026 | Celebrating a Historic Enrollment Milestone at Rowan-Cabarrus

In this episode of Trail Mix, host Carter Wingfield talks with Vice President of Student Success Services Dr. Natasha Lipscomb, Executive Director of Recruitment, Advising and First Year Experience Amy Weatherman and Director of Marketing and Communications Aaron Tallman about Rowan-Cabarrus Community College reaching a historic enrollment milestone of more than 8,000 curriculum students in fall 2026. The conversation explores the efforts behind the College's record enrollment, including how strategic marketing, recruitment initiatives and student support services work together to connect prospective students with educational opportunities and help them navigate their educational journeys. This episode also highlights the changing needs of students, the importance of expanding access to higher education and the College's continued commitment to helping students achieve their educational and career goals.