YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While attention is focused on finishing out a challenging academic year, many schools are already looking ahead to next fall.

Marc Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton, says they are seeing increased student interest.

Mount Marty will field a varsity football team for the first time this fall.

Long says their traditional programs could see some growth this fall.

Long says they expect some rebound from the pandemic year.

Long has had a goal of expanding enrollment to one thousand students over the next few years.