UM Enrolls Largest Freshman Class In Seven Years

MOBILE, Ala. — The University of Mobile (UM) recently announced enrollment of its largest freshman class in seven years, and residence halls are near capacity at the private school. It enrolled 273 first-time freshmen, and 622 students live in its residence halls. In addition, UM’s new Associate Degree in Nursing program met its goal of 30 students for its first class. UM President Lonnie Burnett said new scholarships and partnerships contributed to the university’s gain in new student enrollment, an area that has shown a decline nationally. Burnett added that the university worked with donors to develop the Learning Investments for Tomorrow Scholarship for new students from a five-county area who have financial need. Additionally, new partnerships created this year with Infirmary Health and Springhill Medical Center provided new scholarships for undergraduate School of Nursing students.