4 / JOURNEY
The fall 2014 semester was unlike any semester in
Carson-Newman history. The new academic year
began with the University announcing its largest
enrollment in its 163-year history.
This year a total of 2,362 students are calling Carson-
Newman "their school." The milestone number is up
nearly 16 percent over last year's total of 2,045.
Carson-Newman's previous high-water mark was in
1998 when it enrolled 2,336 students.
"We are delighted to welcome this year's history-
making group of students," said Dr. J. Randall O'Brien,
who has served as the University's 22nd president
since 2008. "What a great time to be a part of
Carson-Newman. When one steps back and examines
our exceptional faculty, devoted staff, the leadership
of our board of trustees and a new generation of
students, it's easy to see that the brightest days are
ahead for our University."
The University has seen an increase in several areas
over last year including freshmen, undergraduates,
and the most significant increase: 605 graduate
students, a substantial 82 percent increase over last
year.
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