{"id":10148,"date":"2026-02-12T15:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/?p=10148"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:39:49","slug":"nicholls-appointed-three-new-leadership-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/12\/nicholls-appointed-three-new-leadership-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicholls Appointed Three New Leadership Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THIBODAUX, La. \u2013 Nicholls State University recently filled three vacant leadership positions \u2013 dean of the College of Liberal Arts, dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and assistant vice president for Academic Affairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe depth of experience and dedication these three leaders bring to their new roles is a testament to the talent within our university community,\u201d said Nicholls President Jay Clune, PhD. \u201cI am confident that their leadership will continue to elevate our academic programs and strengthen our commitment to student success for years to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10151 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/theriot-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"263\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/theriot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/theriot-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/theriot-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/theriot.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 175px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 175\/263;\" \/>Dr. Michele D. Theriot, an alumna of Nicholls State University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, was named the dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Her appointment follows a distinguished administrative tenure, including five years as assistant dean and over a decade as associate department head of English, Modern Languages and Cultural Studies. As interim dean, and now officially dean, she will continue to oversee 7 academic departments and nearly 80 full-time faculty members while managing complex college budgets and accreditation efforts. Beyond her administrative duties, Dr. Theriot is an accomplished associate professor and a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, reflecting her deep commitment to student success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10150 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/reynolds-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"266\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/reynolds-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/reynolds.jpg 360w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 177px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 177\/266;\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Kimberly Reynolds was named the dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, where she will continue to provide strategic leadership for academic programming and accreditation standards. A Nicholls alumna and former student-athlete, Dr. Reynolds holds a Ph.D. in General Psychology and has served the university since 2006 in various capacities, including assistant professor and department chair of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Studies. Her background as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor provided a foundation for her to maintain high standards of teaching and faculty development. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Reynolds has also been heavily involved in campus life, serving as the faculty athletics representative and contributing to mentorship programs to support student success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10152 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/young-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"253\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/young-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/young-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/young-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/young-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/02\/young.jpg 1067w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168\/253;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Kaisa Young was named the assistant vice president for Academic Affairs, bringing over two decades of expertise as a strategic planner and award-winning educator. With a Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Young recently served as the department head of Chemistry and Physical Sciences and previously revitalized the university&#8217;s general education curriculum as program coordinator. Throughout her research career, she has secured over $600,000 in grants and authored numerous publications on both star formation and STEM pedagogy. Dr. Young\u2019s commitment to institutional excellence is further evidenced by her leadership roles on various committees and her recognition as the 2021 Woman of Achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These appointments highlight Nicholls State University\u2019s commitment to academic excellence, institutional growth and the expertise of its leaders. Together, these administrators will continue to foster a culture of student success and innovation across the university.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nicholls State University<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicholls State University is a regional university serving Louisiana\u2019s Coastal Communities and beyond with a dedication to delivering high-quality academic programs and preparing students for successful careers. To learn more, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.nicholls.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday, February 12, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA CONTACT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payton Suire<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media Relations &amp; Publications Coordinator,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">985.448.4141<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:payton.suire@nicholls.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payton.suire@nicholls.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIBODAUX, La. \u2013 Nicholls State University recently filled three vacant leadership positions \u2013 dean of the College of Liberal Arts, dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and assistant vice president for Academic Affairs.\u00a0 \u201cThe depth of experience and dedication these three leaders bring to their new roles is a testament to the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":140,"featured_media":10149,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,28,26,8,11,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni","category-college-of-education-and-behavioral-sciences","category-college-of-liberal-arts","category-feature","category-news","category-nicholls"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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