Spring 2021
Students Protecting Students
During the semester, there is probably a good chance a firefighter is in the same building as you. You may not know it. They don’t
April 20, 2021
Nicholls State
More Than
More Than Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies Grant Ordoyne, MEd Coordinator for University Graduate Studies (BIS ’15, MEd ’18) When did you fall in love with Nicholls ? I was
April 20, 2021
Spring 2021
Finding Your Vision
By: Jacob Batte and Cain Madden The Vision to Open a Business In life, sometimes we put off doing what will make us happy because
April 20, 2021
Spring 2021
It Takes A Village
By: Jacob Batte You cannot always see hunger. You cannot always see hunger. It could be an elderly couple sitting at the end of the
April 20, 2021
Spring 2021
A Helping Hand
Some students already knew Greek life at Nicholls State University would be different. Others were wary of stereotypes and avoided it until friends brought them
April 20, 2021
Spring 2021
Nicholls Provides A Supreme Education
Story by Jacob Batte In the days leading up to being sworn in as the 26th Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, John Weimer
January 11, 2021
The Colonel Fall 2020
The Fall 2020 issue of The Colonel magazine is now available in a digital flipbook format below.
December 18, 2020
The Colonel Spring 2020
The Spring 2020 issue of The Colonel magazine is now available in a digital flipbook format below.
December 18, 2020
Fall 2020
Every King Has A Story
In a Nicholls State University classroom, two dozen young Black men step in line with one another. They know each other, some are even friends.
November 14, 2020
Fall 2020
Where we were, where we are, where we can be
Several months ago, I responded to a survey request from the Nicholls Alumni Federation. My response was about experiences I had as the first African-American athlete at Nicholls State University.
November 13, 2020
Fall 2020
Making An Impact
Hugh Caffrey believes a more educated Louisiana is a better Louisiana. That is why the president of Valentine Chemicals supports programs at Nicholls State University
November 13, 2020
Fall 2020
Synergy Bank Helps Bring Community Together
Every February, Black History Month programming brings people from all around the Bayou Region to campus. They come to listen to panels, participate in cultural
November 13, 2020
Fall 2020
Challenge Accepted
Kayla Freemon had never heard of Give-N-Day when she transferred to Nicholls State University in Fall 2018. Two years later and she has been the
November 13, 2020
Fall 2020
Community Leaders Honored at Annual Alumni Awards
Community Leaders Honored at Annual Alumni Awards
November 13, 2020
Fall 2020
Shining for Cells
When Ashantian Smith (BA ’20) packs for her family’s upcoming trip to Hawaii, she’ll pack cute outfits, shoes and jewelry to match. She’ll also pack
November 6, 2020
Fall 2020
Carl Johnson: Improbable Odds
Attention to detail can make the difference between a win and loss in the NFL. For some, it can determine whether you win the Super
November 6, 2020
Fall 2020
A Model Leader
Maida Jones’ (AS ’91) family told her when she was young to “always know who you are, and whose you are.” This was a reminder
November 6, 2020
Fall 2020
A Man Worth Following
Carlyn James will never forget that day. It was Aug. 31, 1991, and she was just seven years old. A glossy photograph retrieved from the
November 6, 2020
Fall 2020
My University, My Home
I love Nicholls State University. From the moment the soles of my shoes touched Nicholls’ soil, I knew this was some place special. I was
November 6, 2020
Fall 2020
Picking Up The Blitz
Coming off back-to-back Southland Conference titles, Coach Tim Rebowe has given Colonel fans nothing less than championship expectations. His success started in 2015 with his
November 5, 2020
