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Nicholls Alumna and Athletic Hall of Famer Drafted in Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
THIBODAUX, La. – Amanda Gianelloni, Nicholls alumna and member of the Athletics Hall of Fame, was drafted as the eighth overall selection in the first round by San Francisco in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League. Gianelloni was the only …
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Tickets on Sale for Christmas Sing-along Concert at Nicholls
THIBODAUX, La. – Individual tickets are on sale for a Christmas Sing-along concert featuring Nicholls ...
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Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
Chef John Folse Culinary Institute to Host Celebrity Alumnus Chef for Annual Fundraising Event
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s Chef John Folse Culinary Institute is set to host ...
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NICHOLLS NEWS
Nicholls Professor Recipient of $50,000 Award
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Michael S. Martin, associate professor of English, modern languages, and cultural studies at Nicholls State University, has been selected by The ...
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Nicholls Hosted Beam Signing to Commemorate New Nursing Building
THIBODAUX, La. – In October, a commemorative beam was signed and welded into place on the construction site of the new building that will expand ...
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Nicholls Music Department set to Host Sound Unbound Concert
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s Music Department and the Encore Guild will host a new musical performance event set to take place on Tuesday, ...
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Morgan City Oilfield Rodeo Continues Support for Nicholls PETSM & Veterans
THIBODAUX, La. – The Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo and Golf Scramble has donated $10,400 to Nicholls State University Department of Petroleum Engineering Technology and ...
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Colonel Athletic Association Announces Big 5 Family Plaza at Boucvalt Athletic Complex
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University recently announced the naming of the Big 5 Family Plaza at the Boucvalt Athletic Complex – a gameday gathering ...
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Nicholls’ Al Danos College of Business to Host Open House
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s Al Danos College of Business invites students, parents and community members to its annual Open House on Saturday, Nov. ...
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U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Rankings for Nicholls State University
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University ranks at No. 2 in Louisiana for Top Public Regional Universities in the South and Best Regional Universities for ...
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Nicholls to Boost Enrollment with “Career Ready Colonels” Plan
THIBODAUX, La. – This year, Nicholls is undergoing a 10-year reaffirmation process through its accrediting body. Part of this process involves the development of a ...
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Nicholls Third Annual Wine Tasting, Scholarship Fundraising Event
THIBODAUX, La. – Bon Vin: An A+ Wine Tasting is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The ...
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Nicholls Unveils Newly Renovated Spaces for Bridge to Independence Program
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the renovated spaces for its Bridge to Independence program. This project was ...
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Nicholls Scholarship for Thibodaux High School Graduates
THIBODAUX, La. – The William and Brenda Bush Family Trust contributed $105,000 to create the Bush Family Endowed scholarship benefitting Nicholls students who are graduates ...
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Nicholls Geomatics Supported by Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund
THIBODAUX, La. – The Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund donated $50,000 to support scholarships and programming for students in the Wm. Clifford Smith School of Engineering’s ...
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Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy Signs MOU with Propeller Club of Port of New Orleans
THIBODAUX, La. – The Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy and the Propeller Club of Port of New Orleans signed a MOU at a reception that ...
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Nicholls to Honor Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Wilson with Plaque Presentation
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University invites the community to a plaque presentation ceremony honoring basketball legend Larry Wilson set to take place on Saturday, ...
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Nicholls Police Chief Alexander Barnes Elected to Serve on Board of Directors for Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University Police Chief Alexander Barnes was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association of Chiefs ...
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Nicholls Culinary Institute Hosted LSU Medical Students for Annual Culinary Medicine Program
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine partnered again to host the seventh annual ...
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Nicholls Society of Human Resource Management Wins Superior Merit Award
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University’s Society of Human Resource Management won the Superior Merit Award, the highest award that a student chapter can receive, ...
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Nicholls Dedicates Frankie Jones Kitchen in Arlen B. Cenac Greenhouse
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University celebrated the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Frankie Jones Kitchen, a new culinary space housed within the Arlen ...
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Nicholls Recreation Center to Host Annual Heroes 5K to Benefit First Responder
THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls Recreation Center invites the community to its annual Heroes 5K on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event supports a local ...
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Nicholls State University Named over 2,520 Students to Spring 2025 Honors Lists
THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls named 2,520 students to honors lists for the spring 2025 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Nicholls State University during the ...
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FACULTY NEWS
Nicholls Physics Professor Named LSTA Outstanding Educator
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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