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New Pittsburg State president touts enrollment gains, campus projects

Pittsburg Commission · October 29, 2025
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Dr. Thomas Newsom, Pittsburg State University's new president, told the commission the university's freshman enrollment rose nearly 12% this fall and previewed upcoming projects including a hospitality/college-of-business complex and athletic events that could bring visitors to downtown Pittsburg.

Dr. Thomas Newsom, president of Pittsburg State University, introduced himself to the Pittsburg Commission on Oct. 28, saying the university reported a nearly 12% increase in freshman enrollment this semester and more on‑campus students than since 2017.

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