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Archive for May, 2008

Nicholls receives nearly $100,000 for petroleum education

Friday, May 30th, 2008

THIBODAUX – Representatives of the American Association of Drilling Engineers presented an $80,000 check to Nicholls State University’s petroleum services program Thursday, May 29. (more…)

Nicholls promotes American dishes in Far East markets

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

THIBODAUX – The John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University welcomes visiting chefs from Taiwan this week – the first half of a cultural immersion program to be completed in June when Chef George Kaslow, assistant professor of culinary arts, is slated to visit Taiwan. (more…)

Nicholls awards more than 500 degrees

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University held commencement exercises May 17, awarding 509 degrees to students completing coursework in the spring semester. Degrees were conferred and presented by Dr. Stephen Hulbert, university president. (more…)

***MEDIA ADVISORY***Senior senator to headline Nicholls commencement

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

THIBODAUX – Sen. Mary Landrieu will be the principal speaker Saturday, May 17, when Nicholls State University confers more than 500 degrees at its spring commencement in Stopher Gymnasium. (more…)

Nearly half a million in grants awarded to Nicholls faculty

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

THIBODAUX – The University of Louisiana System Board of Regents has awarded $457,524 in contracts for funded projects to faculty at Nicholls State University. (more…)

Nicholls athletes top Southland Conference’s academic progress rates

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

THIBODAUX – Student athletes at Nicholls State University are distinguishing themselves in the classroom, according to information released today by the National Collegiate Athletic Association on the academic progress rates of nearly 6,272 Division I teams. (more…)