Nicholls News
Nicholls Bayou Region Incubator Supported by DESRI
The Bayou Region Incubator received $3,500 in support from D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, LLC, a leading energy company that develops, owns and operates utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects throughout the United States. With this donation, DESRI is sponsoring a QuickBooks training portal that includes lifetime access for the BRI and several membership vouchers for BRI entrepreneurs.The Pride of Nicholls to host High School Battle of Bands Event
The Pride of Nicholls is set to host its Battle of the Bands: High School Edition this April, with 6 high school bands competing.Nicholls State University Awarded Stellar Nursing School Award
Nicholls State University College of Nursing is a recipient of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc.® Stellar School Chapter Recognition, a program that recognizes NSNA school chapters for their ongoing involvement in NSNA and their commitment to shared governance and professional development.Nicholls Partners with West Ascension Early Learning Center to host Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event
In recent years, Nicholls State University partnered with the Parish of Ascension to provide a team of specialists in establishing the Type III early learning center designed to offer high-quality, affordable childcare that families were previously finding difficult to access and/or afford.Nicholls State University Opera Presents Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème
The production will feature the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra; Nicholls music majors and minors; Bridge to Independence students; Nicholls alumni and faculty; guest vocalists from LSU and Southern University and A&M College; and participants from surrounding parishes’ elementary, middle, and high schools.Keep Nicholls Beautiful Hosts Love the Boot Day
Keep Nicholls Beautiful is set to host a Love the Boot Day, which will include a Love the Boot Expo, a campus-wide cleanup, a bird feeder building activity and an outdoor HIIT class.Nicholls State University Hosted Official Naming Ceremony for Lorio Softball Batting Facility
Nicholls State University hosted an official naming ceremony of its Lorio Softball Batting Facility. The Lorio Foundation donated $220,000 to the Nicholls State University softball program, covering the cost of phase one and two of the Softball Batting Cage Project.Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and Nicholls State University Hosted Event Announcing Over $79K in Community Support
The Nicholls Foundation received a grant for two new side-by-side all-terrain vehicles, valued at $22,498, for Nicholls State University’s Department of University Police from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. At the event, Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department and Bayou Cane Fire Department announced their grants to receive new rescue boats, bringing the total community support to $79,601.Nicholls Foundation Raised over $1.2M after its 2024 Give-N-Day
After its seventh Give-N-Day, The Nicholls Foundation has raised over $1.2 million for the University’s departments and student organizations. Nicholls’ 2024 Give-N-Day raised over $205,000 with over 1,300 donors and 1,850 donations.Nicholls State University Named Shane Kliebert Director of Colonel Athletic Association
Nicholls alumnus and former student-athlete Shane Kliebert was recently named director of Colonel Athletic Association.NSU to host All-Majors Career Fair, featuring more than 60 employers
Students and alumni are invited to attend the Nicholls State University All-Majors Career Fair to speak with over 60 potential employers.Nicholls State University Counseling to host inaugural “Out of the Darkness” Suicide Awareness Campus Walk
Suicide is a significant concern on university campuses across the United States, ranking as the second leading cause of death. In collaboration with campus administration, staff, and community partners, the Nicholls University Counseling Center is dedicated to addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.Nicholls State University set to host Tenth Annual Art Works Auction
“Our event is a unique fundraiser because we encourage visitors to create art. It also features special exhibitions of art and the art auction. Scholarship recipients who participate in Art Works get to express their appreciation for the funding they received and help promote public interest in art,” said Michael Williams, chair of the Art Works committee.Colonels advance to title game with overtime win against Islanders
After a physical 40 minutes were not enough to determine a winner between No. 3-seeded Nicholls and No. 2 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Colonels outscored the Islanders 12-4 in overtime for an 81-73 victory Tuesday night to advance to the title game of the 2024 Southland Conference Tournament.Nicholls to Host Bayou Studies Conference
The conference will feature 25 presentations from faculty and students on diverse aspects of the bayou region, including historical communities, the French language, ecology and the environment, seafood species, public health, bayou literature, the Gulf Coast, and other areas of study.Nicholls Foundation Receives Over $110K at Bayou Region Incubator Grand Opening Event
The Bayou Region Incubator and the Student Entrepreneur and Innovation Center was presented with over $110,000 in support at its grand opening.Here are the Nicholls Alumni Federation Award Recipients from the 75th Anniversary Gala
Several Colonel alumni were honored at the Nicholls State University 75th Anniversary Gala and Awards for Excellence this past weekend.Nicholls State University presents 2024 Women of Achievement Award Winners
Women of Achievement Award Winners are those who have served as healthy role models, contributing to the advancement of their field and to the historical legacy of women and demonstrating this year’s national theme – Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.NSU Counseling Center to kick-off Suicide Prevention Week with “Empowering Student Voices” Event
The Nicholls State University Counseling Center and the Bryant O'Neil Foundation are pleased to welcome former NFL linebacker and veteran Caleb Campbell as their guest speaker to raise awareness about suicide prevention.Nicholls Foundation to Host 7th Annual Give-N-Day
Advanced giving is now available for Nicholls State University’s seventh annual Give-N-Day, a 24-hour fundraising event where donors can give to specific campus organizations. With the assistance of the Nicholls Foundation, this year’s event is set to take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.Nicholls Global Communication Institute Recipients Recognized for International Conservation Project
Nicholls Mass Communication Department has selected nine students to be part of the Nancy Sanderson Matherne Institute for Global Communication in its initial year. These candidates are participating in an international public relations campaign for the Cross River Gorilla Project – a group focused on protecting Cross River gorillas in Cameroon.ConocoPhillips Contributes $150K to the Coastal Center at Nicholls State University Exhibit Space
ConocoPhillips has contributed $150,000 to the Coastal Center at Nicholls State University for its exhibit space. This space will house educational exhibits focused on coastal and climate challenges together with coastal solutions and success stories to provide critical learning opportunities for students, adults and tourists visiting the Coastal Center.Colonels Sweep Panthers with 9-6 victory
Congratulations to the Colonels for their sweep this weekend over Eastern Illinois!Nicholls Enrollment Grows for Second Consecutive Semester
Nicholls’ most popular undergraduate majors for spring 2024 include nursing, business administration, allied health sciences, psychology and biological sciences. The most popular programs at the graduate level are nursing, clinical mental health counseling and business administration.Nicholls Volleyball Announces New Assistant Coach
Nicholls State University head volleyball coach Jonea Rima announced Isabel Almendarez as her new assistant coach for the indoor and beach program.Nicholls State University to host 10th Annual Art Works in support of Art Students
Attendees can enjoy a tour of the Nicholls Art Department, participate in creative activities, and bid on art from Nicholls art students and staff-- all in support of local art students.Nicholls State University officially opens the new Bayou Region Incubator
The new Bayou Region Incubator will provide and connect training, services, mentorships, networking and other support to existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses, specifically focusing on those operating within the Bayou Region.Colonel Softball set for home opener Wednesday; Weekend schedule adjusted
The Nicholls State University softball team will make its home debut on Wednesday, Feb. 21 with a doubleheader against Alcorn State University. First pitch at Swanner Field is scheduled for 2 p.m.Nicholls State University Police Department releases new smartphone app to keep students safe
This free app will serve as an innovative way for the police department to connect with the Nicholls State University community, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone.Nicholls Graduate Nursing Program Ranked the only University in State to be in Nation’s Top 50
The Master of Science in nursing at Nicholls State University has been recognized as one of the top 50 nursing graduate programs in America according to Money Magazine. It is also the only ranked nursing program in Louisiana.Nicholls MBA Program Ranked in Nation’s Top 50 Best Graduate School Programs
The Master of Business Administration at Nicholls State University has been recognized as one of the top 50 graduate programs in America according to Money Magazine – one of only two schools in Louisiana.Nicholls State University Set to Host 75th Anniversary Gala Fundraising Event
Nicholls State University is set to host a 75th Anniversary Gala & Awards for Excellence on March 2, 2024, in the Nicholls Cotillion Ballroom starting at 6 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the university’s general scholarship fund. This black-tie-preferred event will feature a patron social pre-event at 5:30 p.m., and then, a cocktail hour and four-course dinner to be served at the main event. The Gala will include a silent and live auction along with the annual Nicholls Alumni Federation Awards for Excellence.Dr. Melinda Jefferson to Present at Nicholls Women’s History Month Luncheon
Nicholls State University is set to host its annual Women’s History Month Luncheon on Feb. 29 at noon in the Student Union Ballroom as part of its Dr. Bonnie J. Bourg Lecture Series. Dr. Melinda Jefferson, Nicholls associate professor of social sciences, is set to give a keynote on “The Art of Sisterhood to Sustain our Collective Mental Health.”Nicholls State University Professor Deborah Cibelli publishes article in International Art History Publication
Dr. Cibelli’s article titled, “Francesco Salviati’s Emblematic Imagery in the Sala dell’ Udienza of Florence,” refers to a mural in an audience hall of a Renaissance governmental palace. The issue of the journal, Iconocrazia Rivista di Scienze Sociale e Filosofia Politica, was dedicated to political imagery by master artists of the Italian Renaissance and the Baroque period.Slekis Announces Plans for 7th Annual Colonel 5K
"We're really thrilled to be partnering with SPA for a second year in a row to offer the 'color pop' portion of the race and to continue growing our event with more student and community participation," Slekis said.Nicholls Among Consortium Awarded Largest Grant Ever by U.S. National Science Foundation
Nicholls State University is among a group of research institutions awarded up to $160 million over the next 10 years, part of the largest grant ever funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.Hugh John Plaisance Excellence Award Endowed to Benefit Nicholls Student Media Members
Friends and classmates of Hugh John Plaisance initiated the creation of a scholarship, The Hugh John Plaisance Excellence Award, to honor his memory, which compelled the Mary and Al Danos Family Foundation to donate $25,000 to Nicholls State University Foundation to endow the fund.Nicholls State University to host planting of 75 trees for 75th anniversary
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, community members are invited to join Dr. and Mrs. Clune, Keep Nicholls Beautiful, Apache Corporation, and Restore or Retreat for the planting of 75 trees to celebrate Nicholls 75th Anniversary.Nicholls 2024 Black History Month Slate of Events
Nicholls State University is set to host a series of events in celebration of Black History Month, including its second annual Essence of Black Celebration.Nicholls Mass Communication Department set to Launch Nancy Sanderson Matherne Global Communications Institute
Nicholls State University Department of Mass Communication is set to launch the Nancy Sanderson Matherne Institute for Global Communications, a program that will connect Nicholls to the world by providing a global communications structure that will aid its local community, faculty, staff and students. The institute was created and funded by Dr. Brian Matherne, a Houma physician, and his daughter Kellie Daniels, a lecturer in public relations and corporate communications at Newcastle University in EnglandAwards Presented at Nicholls Spring 2024 University Convocation
Nicholls State University presented eight awards to its faculty during its spring 2024 convocation on Jan. 17.Nicholls to host Don Landry Legacy Center Dedication
Landry's vision extended beyond the basketball court, contributing to the strategic direction of the Southland Conference and the Sunshine State Conference, and ensuring the academic success of his players. His accomplishments are a testament to his dedication, earning him the respect of the community and making him a worthy namesake for the new Don Landry Legacy Center.Mary & Al Danos Family Foundation Contributes $3M for Naming Rights to Nicholls State University Al Danos College of Business Administration
The Mary and Al Danos Family Foundation have committed $3 million to the Nicholls Foundation for naming rights to the Nicholls State University Al Danos College of Business Administration. This investment is the largest donation in university history, along with the first-ever naming of one of the university’s colleges.Larry Triemer PiKE “Chapter Eternal” Endowed Scholarship
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (PiKE) brothers of the Zeta Psi Chapter at Nicholls State University and friends of Laurence “Larry” Triemer created an endowed scholarship to benefit Nicholls students.2,706 Nicholls Students Named to Fall 2023 Honors Lists
Nicholls named 2,706 students to honors lists for the fall 2023 semester. See a complete list of names here.Purchase tickets now for the NSU Coaches Committee First Pitch Banquet
Come show your support for Colonel Baseball as they begin another great season on the bayou!Nicholls WBB set to Begin SLC Action
The Nicholls State University women's basketball team will begin Southland Conference play in a home game against Southeastern tonight, and at Houston Christian on Saturday! Both Contests will be streamed via ESPN+.Nicholls Awarded 588 Degrees During Fall 2023 Commencement
Nicholls State University awarded 588 degrees during its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Undergraduates who completed their degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA received the President’s Medal of Honor. Congratulations to all graduates!Colonel Baseball Announces 2024 Schedule
The Nicholls State University baseball program announced the 2024 schedule which features 55 games!The Allen and Jeannette Guillory Thomason Foundation Contributed $250K for Endowed Scholarship Benefitting Education & Nursing Students
The Allen and Jeanette Guillory Thomason Foundation contributed $250,000 to create an endowed scholarship to benefit education and nursing majors at Nicholls State University.