More people are attending the University College of the North than ever before.

 

Statistics from the school report that there were 2,699 students enrolled at the end of February, up 857 from the same time last year.

 

UCN President Doug Lauvstad says that the school is committed to educating northern Manitobans, and that they are proud to serve more northerners than ever before.

 

Dan Smith, the UCN vice president of academics and research, says that the growth in enrollment reflects the schools’ commitment to increasing engagement with industry and northern communities.

 

He adds that their efforts have paid off, and that next year they plan on adding a focus on increasing degree and diploma program enrolment.

Overall enrollment is up by 46.5%, while enrollment at the Thompson campus is up 39.7%.

 

Final enrollment numbers for the 2018-2019 school year, which will be released in the summer, are expected to reflect even higher student numbers.