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News at Nicholls

The Office of University Relations prepares and distributes press releases that communicate high-priority messages to media outlets. Our goal is to enhance the visibility and image of Nicholls State University in support of the mission and vision of the university, as outlined in the 2006-2010 strategic plan.

Current News

Breaux receives Dunbar Award

February 8th, 2010
Breaux receives Dunbar Award

THIBODAUX – Patricia Breaux, procurement manager 1 at Nicholls State University, was recognized at the 51st annual Dunbar Awards luncheon on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Doubletree Hotel in New Orleans. An 18-year employee of Nicholls, Breaux was designated an Honorable Mention awardee. (more…)

Retirement resources directory available at Nicholls

February 4th, 2010

THIBODAUX – Find information and referrals on community services; social services; health care providers; financial assistance; disability services; volunteer opportunities; church listings and more in the 2010 edition of the Retirement Directory of Community Resources – a 91-page desk reference provided by the Golden Learning Opportunities program at Nicholls State University. (more…)

Scholars’ banquets attract more than 240 to Nicholls

February 4th, 2010

More than 240 high school seniors attended one of three scholars’ banquets last week in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union at Nicholls State University. (more…)

Nicholls celebrates Black History Month

February 3rd, 2010

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University will observe Black History Month with a variety of programs and services, all designed to celebrate the African American experience: (more…)

Nicholls submits federal plan

February 3rd, 2010
Nicholls submits federal plan

Louisiana state Rep. Karen St. Germaine of District 60 joined a contingent of Nicholls State University faculty and staff members in Washington, D.C., recently to deliver the university’s strategic plan for possible federal funding to U.S. Sen. David Vitter, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon and U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander. (more…)

Nicholls to celebrate Boy Scouts centennial

February 3rd, 2010

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University will observe the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America on Monday, Feb. 8, with a multi-part ceremony. The public is invited to attend. (more…)

Budget cuts force Nicholls to issue new carnival parking policies

January 26th, 2010

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University will continue to permit public parking in designated areas on the Thibodaux campus during the upcoming carnival season. In addition to free parking, the university has added two pay-to-park options. (more…)

Nicholls Financial Aid Night set for Feb. 2

January 20th, 2010

THIBODAUX – College-bound students are invited to Financial Aid Night at Nicholls State University, slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. (more…)

Nicholls dyslexia center to host second annual conference

January 20th, 2010

THIBODAUX – The Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders at Nicholls State University will host its second annual conference on Saturday, Jan. 30, in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. (more…)

Nicholls Players set to hold auditions for ‘The Diviners’

January 19th, 2010

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University’s acting troupe, the Nicholls Players, will hold auditions for its spring semester play, “The Diviners,” on Monday, Jan. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Talbot Theater. The script calls for six men and five women. (more…)