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News at Nicholls

THIBODAUX – Unique works of art by two Nicholls State University faculty members have received broad acclaim in recent months. (more…)

THIBODAUX – Working media are invited to the Capitol steps in Baton Rouge on Monday, April 27, where students from Nicholls State University and other Louisiana institutions will lead a protest against budget cuts to higher education. The protest is slated to begin at noon. (more…)

THIBODAUX – An economic impact study commissioned by the University of Louisiana System – Nicholls State University’s governing body – concludes that the continued success of Nicholls strongly impacts the economic success of the Bayou Region. The study focuses on spending, education, research, service and quality of life. (more…)

THIBODAUX – Chemtech Chemical Services in Geismar, La., has established a scholarship agreement with Nicholls State University for students majoring in chemistry. Full tuition and fees will be awarded to qualifying students beginning in Fall 2009. (more…)

THIBODAUX – The Friends of Ellender Memorial Library at Nicholls State University invite the public to attend a used book sale in the library lobby on Thursday, April 23 – from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. – and Friday, April 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. (more…)

THIBODAUX – The music faculty of the School of Fine Arts at Nicholls State University will present its third annual Nocturne, a recital benefiting music scholarships, on Friday, May 8. (more…)

THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University Alumni Federation conducted its annual Awards for Excellence reception on Sunday, March 29, honoring those who have contributed the most to the university and the alumni federation. (more…)

THIBODAUX – The Chauvin Folk Art Festival and Blessing of the Fleet Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nicholls State University Chauvin Sculpture Garden and Art Studio, located at 5337 Bayouside Drive in Chauvin. (more…)

THIBODAUX – Sixteen students were named to Nicholls State University’s Hall of Fame at the Nicholls Alumni Federation’s annual Awards for Excellence reception. This is the highest honor bestowed upon a student at Nicholls. (more…)

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University received $30,000 from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors on Friday, March 27, to fund One Campus, One Community: A Mentoring Program and Community Partnership. The program will be conducted by the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and will pair 50 college students with 50 middle-high school students within a 25-mile radius of the university. (more…)