FEATURED NEWS
Nicholls Foundation Receives Over $110K at Bayou Region Incubator Grand Opening Event
THIBODAUX, La. – The Bayou Region Incubator and the Student Entrepreneur and Innovation Center was presented with over $110,000 in support at its grand opening. Chevron has contributed $50,000 for furniture in common areas and offices, office equipment, internet services …
ConocoPhillips Contributes $150K to the Coastal Center at Nicholls State University Exhibit Space
THIBODAUX, La. – ConocoPhillips has contributed $150,000 to the Coastal Center at Nicholls State University …
Nicholls State University Celebrates Bayou Region Incubator Grand Opening Event
THIBODAUX, La. – The Bayou Region Incubator and the Student Entrepreneur and Innovation Center celebrated …
NICHOLLS NEWS
Nicholls State University Named Shane Kliebert Director of Colonel Athletic Association
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls alumnus and former student-athlete Shane Kliebert was recently named director of Colonel Athletic Association. “I am excited to have Shane join …
Nicholls State University set to host Tenth Annual Art Works Auction
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s tenth Art Works auction and interactive event is set to be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. …
Nicholls to Host Bayou Studies Conference
THIBODAUX, La. – The Bayou Studies Conference is set to take place on Saturday, March 9 in the Sisters Suite of the Nicholls State University …
Nicholls Foundation to Host 7th Annual Give-N-Day
THIBODAUX, La. – Advanced giving is now available for Nicholls State University’s seventh annual Give-N-Day, a 24-hour fundraising event where donors can give to specific …
Nicholls Global Communication Institute Recipients Recognized for International Conservation Project
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls Mass Communication Department has selected nine students to be part of the Nancy Sanderson Matherne Institute for Global Communication in its …
Nicholls Enrollment Grows for Second Consecutive Semester
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s enrollment has increased for the second straight semester year over year. The university continues to excel in retaining 90.4% …
Nicholls MBA Program Ranked in Nation’s Top 50 Best Graduate School Programs
THIBODAUX, La. – The Master of Business Administration at Nicholls State University has been recognized as one of the top 50 graduate programs in America …
Nicholls Graduate Nursing Program Ranked the only University in State to be in Nation’s Top 50
THIBODAUX, La. – The Master of Science in nursing at Nicholls State University has been recognized as one of the top 50 nursing graduate programs …
Dr. Melinda Jefferson to Present at Nicholls Women’s History Month Luncheon
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University is set to host its annual Women’s History Month Luncheon on Feb. 29 at noon in the Student Union …
International Art History Publication by Professor Deborah Cibelli
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Deborah Cibelli, professor of art history at Nicholls State University, has published an article in the online journal, Iconocrazia, published by …
Hugh John Plaisance Excellence Award Endowed to Benefit Nicholls Student Media Members
THIBODAUX, La. – Friends and classmates of Hugh John Plaisance initiated the creation of a scholarship, The Hugh John Plaisance Excellence Award, to honor his …
Awards Presented at Nicholls Spring 2024 University Convocation
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University presented eight awards to its faculty during its spring 2024 convocation on Jan. 17. The event featured opening remarks …
2,706 Nicholls Students Named to Fall 2023 Honors Lists
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls named 2,706 students to honors lists for the fall 2023 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Nicholls State University during the …
Nicholls Art Department Hosted over 200 Students at Annual High School Day Event
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls Department of Art hosted its annual High School Day in November, with 240 students from 16 high schools, as well as …
Nicholls to Host Three Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies are set for Saturday, Dec. 16 in Stopher Gymnasium. Each session will feature all summer and fall …
Nicholls State University President & Seven Others to be Inducted into the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business Hall of Fame
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls President Jay Clune, PhD and seven others will be inducted into the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business Hall …
Nicholls Art Professor Book Contributor & Presented at National SECAC Conference
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Ashley Busby, assistant professor of art history at Nicholls State University, is an invited contributor for the newly released book “Dorothy …
Nicholls Chemistry Professor Named LSTA Outstanding University Educator
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls Assistant Professor of chemistry, Dr. Sarah Bergeron was named the Louisiana Science Teachers Association William Craig Outstanding University Educator Award winner …
Nicholls to Host Poetry Event in Conjunction with its 75th Anniversary
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls Night of Poets II is set to take place on Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Talbot Hall’s Mary and Al …
Nicholls Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Guest Speaker 2023 Commandant of the Marine Corps Trophy Awardee
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University and Nicholls State Veterans Services invites you to salute and honor veterans on Friday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. …
FACULTY NEWS
Nicholls Physics Professor Named LSTA Outstanding Educator
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Chad Young, professor of physics at Nicholls State University, was named the 2022 Winner of the Louisiana Science Teachers Association William …
Nicholls Biology Course Travels to Coast for Workshop
THIBODAUX, La. — Graduate students in Nicholls’ Environmental Law and Policy course traveled to Grand Isle, Port Fourchon, Golden Meadow and Lockport as part of …
Nicholls Dean Elected President of the Southern Business Administration Association
THIBODAUX, La. — Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey, dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of management, was elected president of the Southern Business Administration …
Nicholls Assistant Professor of Art Published in Art & Antiques Magazine
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Ashley Busby, assistant professor of Art at Nicholls, published an article titled “Going Her Own Way” on the art of Dorothy …
Nicholls Dean Named to Board of Directors of the Environment & Health Council of Louisiana
THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Professor and Nicholls Dean of Sciences and Technology Dr. John Doucet has been named to the Board of Directors of …
Nicholls Professors Speak on Student Success & Faculty Development
THIBODAUX, La. — Assistant Professor of Art History Dr. Ashley Busby and Professor of Art Trisha Rabalais provided a conference presentation entitled “Building a Community …
Nicholls Names Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls has named Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies. “I look forward to the challenges and responsibilities of my …
Nicholls Biology Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Distinguished Service Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Raj Boopathy received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Bioprocessing Association for …
Nicholls Art Professor Presents at Renaissance Society of America Conference
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls Professor of Art Dr. Deborah Cibelli presented an art history paper at the Renaissance Society of America’s Virtual 2022 conference hosted …
Nicholls Names Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls has named Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing. Engolio will assume the role from Dr. Sue Westbrook, …
Nicholls Assistant Professor of Art Delivers Presentation and Awarded for Virtual Reality Animation
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls Assistant Professor of Art Marjan Khatibi delivered a presentation at the SURFACE Educators Conference that was part of the larger AIGA …
Nicholls Names Dr. Melanie Boudreaux as MBA Director
THIBODAUX, La. — Dr. Melanie Boudreaux has been named the new Director of the Master of Business Administration program at Nicholls State University. Dr. Boudreaux, …
Management Professor Earns Two APS Research Awards
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls State University management instructor received two research awards from the Association for Psychological Science. Harvey Peltier Endowed Professor Melanie Boudreaux …
Nicholls Librarian Tabbed as Featured Speaker for National Webinar Series
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls State University librarian is a featured speaker during the ACRL-Choice webinar series next month. Brandy Burbante, head of technical services …
Nicholls Art Professor Has Works Selected to National Exhibit
THIBODAUX, La. — The University of Michigan has selected the works of a Nicholls State University art professor for a new show. The Matthaei Botanical …
Nicholls Education Professor Heads to National English Educator Conference
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls professor will discuss the power of poetry during a national educators conference that began today. Dr. Anthony Kunkel will take …
Art Professor’s Work Exhibited in National Competition
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls State University art professor’s work was selected for display at the 32nd annual Northern National Art Competition (NNAC). Associate Professor …
Biology Instructor to Visit Indonesia as World Class Professor
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls biology professor has been selected to visit Indonesia in August as part of the World Class Professor program. Dr. Raj …
Nicholls Names Education Dean, Changes to Academic Structure
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls State University is excited to welcome Dr. Scot Rademaker as the dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. …
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