Monthly Archives: May 2008
Nicholls receives nearly $100,000 for petroleum education
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.
Nicholls promotes American dishes in Far East markets
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.
Nicholls awards more than 500 degrees
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.
***MEDIA ADVISORY***Senior senator to headline Nicholls commencement
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.
Nearly half a million in grants awarded to Nicholls faculty
THIBODAUX – The University of Louisiana System Board of Regents has awarded $457,524 in contracts for funded projects to faculty at Nicholls State University.
Nicholls athletes top Southland Conference’s academic progress rates
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.