{"id":9829,"date":"2025-01-22T12:35:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T18:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/?p=9829"},"modified":"2025-01-22T12:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T18:35:44","slug":"nicholls-presents-top-grant-winners-awards-at-spring-convocation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/2025\/01\/22\/nicholls-presents-top-grant-winners-awards-at-spring-convocation\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicholls Presents Top Grant Winners & Awards at Spring Convocation"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIBODAUX, La. \u2013 Nicholls State University presented awards to its faculty during its spring 2025 convocation on Jan. 15, with opening remarks from Vice Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Todd Keller and President Jay Clune, PhD, regarding the state of the university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Clune informed faculty and staff that the university has taken proactive steps in previous years to ensure we remain on stable financial ground and is actively working to increase enrollment and build relationships with industry partners to identify and fill workforce needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNicholls continues to thrive, and I am confident that this semester will bring even more achievements and growth. By working together, we can make this a memorable and successful semester for all,\u201d said Dr. Clune.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs awarded the top 10 grant winner awards for securing the greatest amount of external funding for the university in 2024, totaling over $1.73 million in grants and over $330,000 in indirect costs earned for the university. These grants benefit students by providing them with essential resources and opportunities to engage in research and access to cutting-edge technology while completing their coursework.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n