Nicholls News
Manning Passing Academy Returns to Nicholls this July
Next month over 1,000 aspiring high school quarterbacks and receivers will descend upon the Nicholls State University campus for the return of the Manning Passing Academy. This will be […]
Brown Foundation Grant Allows Nicholls to Provide STEM Assessment Training to Local Teachers
Three Nicholls State University professors will provide professional development to local K-12 STEM teachers, thanks to a new $19,900 grant from the Brown Foundation. The funding […]
Two Nicholls football players named Phil Steele All-America
Two Nicholls State University football offensive players were named to the 2020-21 Phil Steele FCS All-America teams. P.J. Burkhalter, an offensive lineman, made the second team, […]
Nicholls Offers New Online Formats for MBA Program Giving Professionals More Flexibility
The Nicholls State University College of Business Administration has announced an addition of online and hybrid Master of Business Administration pathways. The new online degree will […]
“Cyber 101” Free Courses Tackle Cybersecurity Issues
The Institute for Industry-Education Collaboration and Nicholls State University present “Cyber 101” courses to tackle the issue of cybersecurity. There will be three free two-hour courses […]
Rouses Markets Establishes Endowed Culinary Scholarships at Nicholls
The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University and Rouses Markets are proud to announce two endowed scholarships to support the future of culinary professionals. Each of the scholarships is […]
4th Annual Colonel 5k announces event, opens registration
The Nicholls Track & Field/Cross Country program announced the 4th Annual Colonel 5k will be an in-person event held on Saturday, June 26th at 7 a.m. […]
Nicholls Announces New Alumni Board and Officers
The Nicholls State University Alumni Federation announced the 2021-2022 Alumni Federation Board of Directors and officers. New board members are Michael J. Beck Jr. (AS ‘10, […]
Nicholls baseball coach resigns
Nicholls State University head baseball coach Seth Thibodeaux has resigned. “I have witnessed firsthand the dedication Seth Thibodeaux has to this program and this university and […]
The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute to rename student lounge in honor of Morgan City Restaurateurs
The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute will rename the student lounge to the Gregory and Brenda Hamer Family/Taco Bell Student Lounge and Research Center in honor […]
Thibodaux Regional CEO Greg Stock Awarded Honorary Doctorate From Nicholls State University
Thibodaux Regional Health System Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Greg Stock received an Honorary Doctor of Commerce from Nicholls State University during its May 15 commencement ceremony. […]
Nicholls Welcomes Living Learning Communities to Campus
Nicholls State University will offer its students the opportunity to enrich their academic and social perspectives with the addition of new residential options that bring together […]
Intelligent.com Ranks Nicholls Health Sciences Degree in Top 50 Online List
Nicholls State University made an online resource’s best online bachelor’s in health sciences. Intelligent.com ranked Nicholls No. 44 nationally and listed the pre-professional focus as a […]
Nicholls Biology Student Receives Prestigious National Scholarship
Ethan Naquin is the first Barry Goldwater Scholar in Nicholls State University history. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Board of Trustees awards scholarships every year to […]
Nicholls Hires Student Affairs Veteran as Dean of Students
Nicholls State University is hiring a student affairs veteran as its next Dean of Students. Dr. Janice Lyn will bring three decades of higher education experience […]
Study.com Gives High Praise to Nicholls Online Sociology Degree
Study.com has named Nicholls State University’s online sociology degree program as one of the best in the country. Nicholls program placed No. 18 on the national […]
Nicholls Names Dean of the Liberal Arts
Nicholls State University is pleased to announce veteran educator Jean Donegan (BA ‘73) as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Donegan has over 25 […]
Nicholls Honors Alumni, Community with 2021 Awards for Excellence
The Nicholls Alumni Federation honored the achievements of Nicholls alumni and the community during the annual Awards for Excellence ceremony held on March 28. “These men […]
10 Colonels named to All-Southland Team
Ten Nicholls State University football players were named to this year’s All-Southland team, with six on the first team, two on the second and two on […]
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. Announces Nicholls State University Expansion
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. announced its newest entity, the Nicholls State University Affiliate Chapter, founded in Thibodaux, on April 16, 2021. The Affiliate Chapter is […]
Nicholls Online English Degree named Top 15 Nationally
College Cliffs named Nicholls State University’s online English degree as one of the 15 best undergraduate English and writing programs in the country. The website released the list of 15 […]
Nicholls Barn Lives on as Table in New Coffee Shop
Nicholls State University students will continue to enjoy a piece of university history thanks to local artist Will Branch. Branch was among the team to help […]
Nicholls Biology Students Take Home Awards from Louisiana Academy of Sciences Meeting
The Louisiana Academy of Sciences recognized multiple Nicholls State University students and faculty during their 95th annual meeting. The conference was held virtually for the first […]
Nicholls falls to Southeastern 52-45 in River Bell Classic
The Nicholls State University football team lost to Southeastern Louisiana 52-45 at home on Saturday in the annual River Bell Classic. The Colonels led by the […]
Nicholls to take on Southeastern in River Bell Classic
The No. 18 Nicholls State University football team will battle No. 23 Southeastern Louisiana at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux for the annual River Bell […]
Nicholls falls to McNeese 43-31
Unable to overcome a second-quarter deficit, the Nicholls State University football team fell to McNeese 43-31 in Lake Charles on Saturday afternoon. The Colonels led by […]
Nicholls History Degree Named Top 15 Nationally
CollegeRank.net named Nicholls State University’s bachelor’s in history one of the best in the country in a recently released ranking. Nicholls is No. 11 on the […]Nicholls professor apologizes after offering students bonus points for taking COVID vaccine
A Nicholls State University professor issued an apology amid parents’ concerns over him offering students bonus points if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine and then endorse […]
Nicholls defeats UIW 75-45 in record-breaking win
The No. 17 Nicholls State University football team defeated the No. 13 University of The Incarnate Word 75-45 at home Saturday afternoon. The 75 points for […]
Nicholls Summer Camps Open For Registration
Nicholls State University summer camps can help your child conduct science experiments, learn how to play an instrument and become a Disney princess. The Office […]Nicholls identifies man in standoff on campus
Nicholls State University has identified the subject of today’s standoff on campus as Luke Brown. After responding to a distressed vehicle that was stalled between Married […]Thibodaux Police on Nicholls campus for arrest
Nicholls State University police officers are assisting the Thibodaux Police Department in an arrest of a suspect. Residents are asked to avoid the area near Married […]
Nicholls Online Magazine to Feature United Houma Nation in Spring 2021 Issue
Garde Voir Ci, an award-winning online magazine created by the graduating students of the Mass Communication Department at Nicholls State University, is featuring the origins, culture, […]
Nicholls Office of Continuing Education Hosts ACT Prep Course
Nicholls State University is offering a new program to help high school students raise their ACT scores. The program will help prepare students for all four […]
Nicholls ESports Partners with Stratify
Nicholls State University is thrilled to announce a partnership between Stratify and the Nicholls Esports Team. Jason Bergeron, CEO of Stratify, will provide a $10,000 in-kind […]
Nicholls Marketing Professor Earns Top Paper Award
Nicholls State University Marketing Professor Laura Valenti is earning recognition for her research into marketing communications between franchisors and franchisees. That research landed Valenti the 2021 […]Nicholls Track and Field returns to Competition
The Nicholls State University track and field program returns to the official outdoor competition for the first time in just over two years this weekend. The […]
Nicholls Professor Researches Fish Causing Problems on Louisiana Coast
A Nicholls State University professor’s research gives us insight into what makes the Lionfish a problematic invasive species. Dr. Katherine Galloway, biological sciences instructor, was the […]
2021 ‘Give-N-Day’ Sets New Fundraising Record
The Nicholls Foundation 2021 Give-N-Day nearly doubled the record for most dollars raised during its March 2 fundraiser. This year’s event raised $183,830 from 1,199 donors […]
Nicholls nearly pulls off comeback in 9-8 loss to Louisiana
The Nicholls State University baseball team nearly pulled off the comeback against The University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Tuesday at Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray […]
Nicholls Biology Professor Appointed to State Task Force
Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed a Nicholls State University biology professor to a new task force that was created to address critical issues in the […]
Nicholls falls to in Abilene Christian in SLC Championship
No. 1 Nicholls State University fell to No. 2 Abilene Christian 79-45 in the 2021 Southland Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship Game last night in Katy, […]
Nicholls advances to SLC Championship; Game to air on ESPN2
After an 88-76 win over No. 4 Northwestern State, No. 1 Nicholls State University is set for the 2021 Hercules Tires Southland Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament […]
No. 1 Nicholls to take on No. 4 Northwestern State in SLC Tournament semifinals
The Nicholls State University men’s basketball program will take on No. 4 Northwestern State in the Southland Conference Tournament semifinals Friday evening in Katy, Texas. No. […]
Nicholls Chemistry Professor Publishes Research on Pesticides, Sugarcane
Applying pesticides to sugarcane billets before planting may decrease the chances for environmental contamination according to two studies published by Nicholls State University associate professor of […]
Nicholls remains undefeated with win over Northwestern State
The Nicholls State University football team remains undefeated this season following a 31-24 win over Northwestern State on Saturday night in Natchitoches. The Colonels have defeated […]
Nicholls earns Southland title with win over McNeese
The Nicholls State University men’s basketball program earned the Southland Conference (SLC) regular-season championship after defeating McNeese 80-67 in Lake Charles on Thursday. This is the […]
Biology Major Named First Nicholls Fulbright Semi-Finalist
Ethan Naquin is the first Nicholls State University student to become a Fulbright Semi-Finalist by the U.S. National Screening Committee. The U.S. National Screening Committee announced […]
Nicholls defeats Lamar 55-0 at home to improve to 2-0
The Nicholls State University football team defeated Lamar University 55-0 at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium on Saturday. The win improves the Colonels to […]
Nicholls to take on Lamar in Thibodaux
The Nicholls State University football team will take on Lamar University on Saturday in John L. Guidry Stadium. The Colonels (1-0) are coming off a record-setting […]
