SPRINGFIELD, Mo., August 18, 2023 – As Drury University begins its historic 150th academic year, 424 new students are welcomed to campus. This year’s incoming class is comprised of 344 freshmen and 80 transfer students. Forty-six students are international, the highest since 2016, and are coming to Drury from 24 states and 22 different countries.
“Drury’s global appeal has shone brightly once again this year, bringing together a diverse community of students from 22 different countries,” said Dr. Kevin Kropf, vice president for Enrollment Management, Marketing & Communications. “We are very excited about the promise and potential of this group of students. This is one of the brightest groups of scholars we have ever enrolled and it’s a testament to the tradition of academic excellence at Drury. Our dynamic Your Drury Fusion curriculum has had a significant impact on our ability to attract students from across the country and around the world. It takes a campus to recruit a Panther and it’s a credit to everyone at Drury for their part in making this historic 150th entering class a reality.”
The fall semester will commence with the revival of Drury’s annual Service Plunge on Monday, August 21 between 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Classes start on Tuesday.
Drury University’s 150th celebration marks a significant milestone in the institution’s history. For over a century and a half, Drury has been at the forefront of higher education, providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Founded in 1873 and the first higher educational institute in Springfield, Drury has grown from a small school with just a handful of students to a thriving university with a diverse student body and a broad range of academic programs.
During the year, several events are planned, including a public Founder’s Day celebration on Sept. 25, the official first day of classes on Drury’s campus in 1873.
Other notable events include:
A full list of 150 events can be found at Drury.edu/150.
Current enrollment numbers are tentative, official numbers will be available on Sept. 6, following the university census.
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Media Contact: Jasmine Cooper, Director of University Communications and Media Relations: Office: (417) 873-7390 Email: JCooper020@drury.edu
