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College of Nursing
Nicholls State University Awarded Stellar Nursing School Award
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University College of Nursing is a recipient of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc.® Stellar School Chapter Recognition, a program that recognizes NSNA school chapters for their ongoing involvement in NSNA and their commitment to …
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Nicholls Partners with West Ascension Early Learning Center to host Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event
THIBODAUX, La. – West Ascension Early Learning Center in Donaldsonville hosted a grand opening and ...
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Feature
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and Nicholls State University Hosted Event Announcing Over $79K in Community Support
THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls Foundation received a grant for two new side-by-side all-terrain vehicles, ...
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NICHOLLS NEWS
Nicholls Awards Hall of Fame Inductees & Outstanding Graduate Students
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University inducted 12 students and alumni into its Hall of Fame and awarded 7 Outstanding Graduate Students at its Student ...
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Nicholls Bayou Region Incubator Supported by DESRI
April 15, 2024
Bayou Region Incubator DESRI Lisa Kliebert
THIBODAUX, La. – The Bayou Region Incubator received $3,500 in support from D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, LLC, a leading energy company that develops, owns and ...
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The Pride of Nicholls to host High School Battle of Bands Event
April 12, 2024
Battle of the Bands Department of Music Pride of Nicholls
THIBODAUX, La. – The Pride of Nicholls is set to host its Battle of the Bands: High School Edition on Saturday, April 20 at Stopher ...
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Nicholls State University Opera Presents Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème
April 3, 2024
Bridge to Independence Opera
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University is set to host its twelfth annual opera production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème. Production times are Friday, April ...
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Nicholls State University Hosted Official Naming Ceremony for Lorio Softball Batting Facility
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University hosted an official naming ceremony of its Lorio Softball Batting Facility. The Lorio Foundation donated $220,000 to the Nicholls ...
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Nicholls Foundation Raised over $1.2M after its 2024 Give-N-Day
March 20, 2024
Give-N-Day
THIBODAUX, La. – After its seventh Give-N-Day, The Nicholls Foundation has raised over $1.2 million for the University’s departments and student organizations. Nicholls’ 2024 Give-N-Day ...
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Nicholls State University Named Shane Kliebert Director of Colonel Athletic Association
March 18, 2024
Colonel Athletic Association Shane Kliebert
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls alumnus and former student-athlete Shane Kliebert was recently named director of Colonel Athletic Association. “I am excited to have Shane join ...
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Nicholls State University set to host Tenth Annual Art Works Auction
March 12, 2024
Art Works
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s tenth Art Works auction and interactive event is set to be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. ...
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Nicholls to Host Bayou Studies Conference
March 6, 2024
Bayou Studies Conference Center for Bayou Studies
THIBODAUX, La. – The Bayou Studies Conference is set to take place on Saturday, March 9 in the Sisters Suite of the Nicholls State University ...
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Nicholls Foundation to Host 7th Annual Give-N-Day
March 1, 2024
Give-N-Day
THIBODAUX, La. – Advanced giving is now available for Nicholls State University’s seventh annual Give-N-Day, a 24-hour fundraising event where donors can give to specific ...
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Nicholls Global Communication Institute Recipients Recognized for International Conservation Project
February 29, 2024
Amelia Sandie Catherine Clement Nancy Sanderson Matherne Institute for Global Communication
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls Mass Communication Department has selected nine students to be part of the Nancy Sanderson Matherne Institute for Global Communication in its ...
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Nicholls Enrollment Grows for Second Consecutive Semester
February 22, 2024
enrollment
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s enrollment has increased for the second straight semester year over year. The university continues to excel in retaining 90.4% ...
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Nicholls MBA Program Ranked in Nation’s Top 50 Best Graduate School Programs
February 19, 2024
THIBODAUX, La. – The Master of Business Administration at Nicholls State University has been recognized as one of the top 50 graduate programs in America ...
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Nicholls Graduate Nursing Program Ranked the only University in State to be in Nation’s Top 50
February 15, 2024
THIBODAUX, La. – The Master of Science in nursing at Nicholls State University has been recognized as one of the top 50 nursing graduate programs ...
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Dr. Melinda Jefferson to Present at Nicholls Women’s History Month Luncheon
February 7, 2024
Dr. Bonnie J. Bourg Lecture Series Dr. Melinda Jefferson Woman of Achievement Awards
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University is set to host its annual Women’s History Month Luncheon on Feb. 29 at noon in the Student Union ...
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International Art History Publication by Professor Deborah Cibelli
February 6, 2024
Dr. Deborah Cibelli
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Deborah Cibelli, professor of art history at Nicholls State University, has published an article in the online journal, Iconocrazia, published by ...
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Hugh John Plaisance Excellence Award Endowed to Benefit Nicholls Student Media Members
January 26, 2024
Hugh Plaisance Mary and Al Danos Family Foundation Nicholls Foundation
THIBODAUX, La. – Friends and classmates of Hugh John Plaisance initiated the creation of a scholarship, The Hugh John Plaisance Excellence Award, to honor his ...
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Awards Presented at Nicholls Spring 2024 University Convocation
January 19, 2024
Awards for Teaching Excellence Debi Benoit Dr. Sue Westbrook
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University presented eight awards to its faculty during its spring 2024 convocation on Jan. 17. The event featured opening remarks ...
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2,706 Nicholls Students Named to Fall 2023 Honors Lists
January 11, 2024
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls named 2,706 students to honors lists for the fall 2023 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Nicholls State University during the ...
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Nicholls Art Department Hosted over 200 Students at Annual High School Day Event
December 7, 2023
Art High School Day Down the Bayou Iron Pour Michael Williams
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls Department of Art hosted its annual High School Day in November, with 240 students from 16 high schools, as well as ...
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FACULTY NEWS
Nicholls Physics Professor Named LSTA Outstanding Educator
March 16, 2023
Dr. Chadwick Young Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Chad Young, professor of physics at Nicholls State University, was named the 2022 Winner of the Louisiana Science Teachers Association William ...
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Nicholls Biology Course Travels to Coast for Workshop
February 24, 2023
Dr. Gary LaFleur Dr. Himanshu Raje Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Graduate students in Nicholls’ Environmental Law and Policy course traveled to Grand Isle, Port Fourchon, Golden Meadow and Lockport as part of ...
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Nicholls Dean Elected President of the Southern Business Administration Association
February 23, 2023
AACSB Accreditation Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey, dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of management, was elected president of the Southern Business Administration ...
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Nicholls Assistant Professor of Art Published in Art & Antiques Magazine
February 23, 2023
Dr. Ashley Busby Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Ashley Busby, assistant professor of Art at Nicholls, published an article titled “Going Her Own Way” on the art of Dorothy ...
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Nicholls Dean Named to Board of Directors of the Environment & Health Council of Louisiana
February 14, 2023
Dr. John Doucet Environment and Health Council of Louisiana Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Professor and Nicholls Dean of Sciences and Technology Dr. John Doucet has been named to the Board of Directors of ...
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Nicholls Professors Speak on Student Success & Faculty Development
February 13, 2023
Center for Teaching Excellence Dr. Ashley Busby Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Assistant Professor of Art History Dr. Ashley Busby and Professor of Art Trisha Rabalais provided a conference presentation entitled “Building a Community ...
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Nicholls Names Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies
February 6, 2023
Dr. Chris Bonvillain Faculty University Graduate Studiesies
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls has named Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies. “I look forward to the challenges and responsibilities of my ...
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Nicholls Biology Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
January 12, 2023
Dr. Ramaraj Boopathy Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Distinguished Service Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Raj Boopathy received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Bioprocessing Association for ...
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Nicholls Art Professor Presents at Renaissance Society of America Conference
January 11, 2023
Dr. Deborah Cibelli Faculty Fracesco Salviati
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls Professor of Art Dr. Deborah Cibelli presented an art history paper at the Renaissance Society of America’s Virtual 2022 conference hosted ...
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Nicholls Names Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing
January 3, 2023
Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls has named Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing. Engolio will assume the role from Dr. Sue Westbrook, ...
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Nicholls Assistant Professor of Art Delivers Presentation and Awarded for Virtual Reality Animation
December 8, 2022
Faculty Marjan Khatibi
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls Assistant Professor of Art Marjan Khatibi delivered a presentation at the SURFACE Educators Conference that was part of the larger AIGA ...
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Nicholls Names Dr. Melanie Boudreaux as MBA Director
December 2, 2022
Faculty Melanie Boudreaux
THIBODAUX, La. — Dr. Melanie Boudreaux has been named the new Director of the Master of Business Administration program at Nicholls State University. Dr. Boudreaux, ...
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Management Professor Earns Two APS Research Awards
June 11, 2020
Faculty Melanie Boudreaux
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls State University management instructor received two research awards from the Association for Psychological Science. Harvey Peltier Endowed Professor Melanie Boudreaux ...
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Nicholls Librarian Tabbed as Featured Speaker for National Webinar Series
May 29, 2020
Brandy Burbante Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls State University librarian is a featured speaker during the ACRL-Choice webinar series next month. Brandy Burbante, head of technical services ...
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Nicholls Art Professor Has Works Selected to National Exhibit
December 4, 2019
Deb Lillie Faculty Photography
THIBODAUX, La. — The University of Michigan has selected the works of a Nicholls State University art professor for a new show. The Matthaei Botanical ...
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Nicholls Education Professor Heads to National English Educator Conference
November 21, 2019
Anthony Kunkel Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls professor will discuss the power of poetry during a national educators conference that began today. Dr. Anthony Kunkel will take ...
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Art Professor’s Work Exhibited in National Competition
October 9, 2019
Art Faculty Joseph Holsapple
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls State University art professor’s work was selected for display at the 32nd annual Northern National Art Competition (NNAC). Associate Professor ...
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Biology Instructor to Visit Indonesia as World Class Professor
July 31, 2019
Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — A Nicholls biology professor has been selected to visit Indonesia in August as part of the World Class Professor program. Dr. Raj ...
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Nicholls Names Education Dean, Changes to Academic Structure
June 11, 2019
Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls State University is excited to welcome Dr. Scot Rademaker as the dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. ...
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