Northern's enrollment stays steady

Havre’s branch of the university system reported that after a decade of struggling with enrollment numbers, it has been holding strong for several straight years and has increased its number of freshmen students for the third straight year.

“This year we have realized several gains,” Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel said in a press release. “Our number of full-time equivalent undergraduate students is up by over 40 students. We have more full-time students as a result of better advising, retention and recruiting efforts.”

Northern reported Thursday that it has 1,232 stud...