Spring 2021
Our Venerable Tradition
Illustration By Sharon Doucet (BA ’78) “Tradition,” wrote Friedrich Nietzsche, “grows continually more venerable.” That’s easy to understand, but for the iconoclast Nietzsche it was
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Building a home
The first time Ruble Encalade (BS ’94) stepped on the Nicholls State University campus, he felt at home. Today, the Pointe à la Hache native
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Give-N-Day Impact
Every year, Give-N-Day impacts students’ lives beyond the giant money items displayed on social media. That might be cookies to put students and counselors together
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Why Do I Give?
Andre Brunet (BS ’92) Owner of People’s Drug Store “Nicholls State University has become an integral part of the culture and the heritage of South
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Family, Love, Seafood
Neal Swanner may not be a Nicholls alumni, but the Colonel Red and Gray ran through his veins until he died at the age of
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Alum Excels at John Deere
When Melissa Hymel (BS ’99, MBA ’03) graduated from Nicholls State University, she did not expect to manage employees for one of the most recognizable
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
The Economics of Change
January 17, 1977. Powell 213. That was the date and the location that Dr. Donald Boudreaux’s (BA ’80) life would change forever. Though today he
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Improving How We Exercise
While on a run, cycling or in the pool, Benjamin Boudreaux (BIS ’15) is able to build focus. That clarity carries him throughout the day
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Staying the Course
Megan Bickford (BS ’08) says the only mistake her parents made was telling her she could be whatever she wanted. “So, I became a chef,”
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
A Part of the Solution
Chief Alex Barnes (BA ‘09, AS ‘09) wants to change the perception of University Police. He’d like students to think of the department as a
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Life in the Backfield
Half a sack. Sully Laiche, one of the most decorated football players to come through Nicholls, finished his career with 37.5 sacks. That is enough
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Changing the Game
Southeastern had single coverage with a small defensive back on star receiver Dai’Jean Dixon who was going to run a vertical. Chase Fourcade knew all
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
The Strength of the Team
It is easy to think of strength and conditioning as lifting weights and running. But what it actually means is so much more. Just ask
April 21, 2021
Shoulders to Stand On
The year 2020 was both a rewarding and challenging one for Dr. Michele Caruso. On one hand, she was named vice president for student affairs
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Fazzoletti Pasta with Crawfish & Corn Sauce
Carnival Crawfish Pasta by: Chef Jana Billiot Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 2 people Directions: Cook your pasta according
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Learning Against the Odds
Here at Nicholls State University, we like to create a homey feeling for everyone that steps foot on our campus. That is because when you
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Rebuilding a Community
If Tyler Duplantis (BA’ 20) wants to relive memories from his childhood home, it’s only a drive away. That’s different if you grew up in
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Forming a Sisterhood
Few can sum up the power of Black women better than electrical engineer Kimberly Bryant, who says, “Any time you get more than a couple
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
Building For Our Future
Not even a pandemic can stop the Nicholls campus from evolving. Thanks to the generous support of our alumni and donors, we have been able
April 21, 2021
Spring 2021
She Put a Ring on it
When Katy Walding could not get a class ring, she created her own. Class rings are a U.S. tradition. The United States Military Academy issued
April 20, 2021
