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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

Nicholls releases Jay Thomas

November 20th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University officials announced today that head football coach Jay Thomas will be released from his duties effective Nov. 27. Thomas finished the 2009 season on a winning note as the Colonels defeated in-state rival Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday night in Hammond. (more…)

Nicholls names students to ‘Who’s Who’

November 18th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University will be represented by 40 students in the 2010 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” (more…)

Nicholls to close Thanksgiving week

November 18th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University will be closed from Monday, Nov. 23, to Friday, Nov. 27. Residence halls will reopen at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, and classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 30. (more…)

Nine out of 10 Nicholls grads stay in Louisiana

November 17th, 2009

THIBODAUX – An overwhelming number of Nicholls State University graduates remain in Louisiana, according to data recently compiled by the Nicholls administration. Of the 9,260 students who graduated between 1998 and 2008, a total of 8,294 have made their home in the Pelican State – 89.6 percent. (more…)

Hulbert addresses Nicholls scholarship recipients, donors

November 16th, 2009

Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert, Nicholls State University president, addresses more than 200 attendees at the 2009 President’s Scholarship Reception in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. (more…)

***Media Alert*** Annual ‘Bite of the Arts’ slated for Nov. 20

November 16th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Working media are invited to the 13th annual Bite of the Arts gala, Nicholls State University’s premier fundraising event for the John Folse Culinary Institute. Scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union, this year’s celebration is themed “LaFete de Lyon: Celebrating Chef Paul Bocuse and his World Class Cuisine.” (more…)

***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…)