CINCINNATI — University of Cincinnati officials announced record enrollment this fall with more than 54,000 students, even as the university adapts to new state legislation banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The milestone comes at a pivotal moment for the campus community, with enrollment growing by 10,000 students over the past decade.

"We have record enrollment, so we have 54,000 students this fall," said Jack Miner, Vice Provost of Enrollment Management at UC. "What that represents for the University of Cincinnati is, in the last decade, we've grown by 10,000 students and that's nearly 20 years of record growth."

Miner said that accessibility remains central to the university's mission despite the changes.

"We've always been committed to access. For us, that's what it

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