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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.

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***Media Alert*** Hollywood celebrities to headline Nicholls event

November 6th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Working media are invited to attend the Louisiana Center for Women and Government’s “celebrity waiter” dinner on Friday, Nov. 13, in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union at Nicholls State University. (more…)

Sinfonia Singers to perform at Nicholls

November 6th, 2009

THIBODAUX – The Sinfonia Singers, Nicholls State University’s male chorus, will perform an eclectic concert of choral and solo music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Talbot Theater. (more…)

Professional entertainers to teach performance craft at Nicholls

November 6th, 2009
Professional entertainers to teach performance craft at Nicholls

THIBODAUX – Aspiring entertainers from the Bayou Region who want to learn how to improvise, perform on stage, succeed in an audition and recognize camera techniques will get their chance on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Nicholls State University. (more…)

Nicholls ‘Bite of the Arts’ to feature recipes by Chef Paul Bocuse

November 4th, 2009

THIBODAUX – The 13th annual Bite of the Arts gala, Nicholls State University’s premier fundraising event for the John Folse Culinary Institute, is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. (more…)

Nicholls to honor nation’s veterans

November 4th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Paying tribute to all veterans past and present, Nicholls State University will host a Veterans Day ceremony in the campus Quadrangle at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The public is encouraged to attend. (more…)

Nicholls to host scores of celebrities at improv dinner

November 3rd, 2009
Nicholls to host scores of celebrities at improv dinner

THIBODAUX – Hollywood celebrities and Louisiana dignitaries will join members and guests of the Louisiana Center for Women and Government on Friday, Nov. 13, for the center’s “celebrity waiter” dinner. The event will take place in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union at Nicholls State University. (more…)

Student diversity to be celebrated at Nicholls banquet

November 3rd, 2009

THIBODAUX – The 2nd annual International Student Banquet at Nicholls State University is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. (more…)

Pulitzer Prize winner to headline Nicholls lecture series

November 2nd, 2009

THIBODAUX – The Fletcher Lecture Series at Nicholls State University will celebrate its 26th anniversary Friday, Nov. 13, with guest lecturer Marilynne Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the novel “Gilead.” (more…)

Student athletes gain new golf facility at Nicholls

October 28th, 2009

THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University men’s golf team finally has a place to call home. The on-campus practice facility provides student athletes with the convenience of walking to practice. (more…)

Nicholls Academic Council salutes Cashen

October 28th, 2009
Nicholls Academic Council salutes Cashen

Dr. Luke Cashen, assistant professor of management, received Nicholls State University’s Academic Council Salutes award for October 2009. (more…)