Nicholls News
Nicholls Hosts Two Dedication Ceremonies for Naming of Buildings
Nicholls State University celebrated the naming of Dr. O. Cleveland Hill Hall and Dr. Marilyn B. Kilgen Hall on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at their respective dedication ceremonies honoring the two Nicholls alums who have represented and impacted the university substantially.
Nicholls Names Katie Martin as Director of Admissions
Nicholls has named Katie Martin as Director of Admissions upon the retirement of Becky Durocher, who served Nicholls for 30 years in this role.
Nicholls SHRM Places at State Competition and Remains Undefeated
Nicholls SHRM has placed at the 2022 Louisiana State Case Competition and has done so since 2016! Congratulations to all!
Second Round of Nicholls Small Business Hurricane Ida Resilience Fund Launched
Business grants of $5,000 are available as gap funding to solve a specific issue faced by the business. With $75,000 in total funds available, only 15 businesses that meet all criteria will be considered based on needs.
Colonel Esports to Compete at a Red Bull Campus Clutch Last Chance Qualifier
Although Colonel Esports’ VALORANT team did not place in the national finals, they can still stamp a wildcard ticket to Brazil at a Last Chance Qualifier!
Nicholls CROWN Members Receive Free Suits at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Dress for Success Event
The seminar stressed the importance of a professional image, and participants learned how to develop a powerful business image, the do’s and don’ts when wearing a suit and how to master the image principles needed to succeed in the workforce.
Acadia Music Fest teams up with Nicholls State University Department of Mass Communication, College of Business
A multi-disciplinary group of Nicholls State University students got to watch their vision come to life last weekend through a Mass Communication service learning project with Acadia Music Fest.
Nicholls Athletics Title IX Crowdfunding to Impact Student-Athletes
Nicholls Athletics is kicking off a crowdfunding effort to recognize and celebrate the impact of Title IX on Colonel student-athletes.
Nicholls Receives $20K Donation to Create the Sentilles-Truxillo Endowed Scholarship
Nicholls State University received a $20,000 donation to create the Sentilles-Truxillo Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to assist graduating seniors in defraying the cost of an admission application for graduate study.
Nicholls to Host Retirement Celebration Honoring Dr. Windell Curole
A Roast & Toast Retirement Celebration honoring Nicholls alumnus Dr. Windell Curole is set to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in the Nicholls State University Ballroom from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Congratulations!
Nicholls Receives $10K Donation to Create the S. Burt Wilson Endowed Honors Scholarship
Nicholls State University received a $10,000 donation to create the S. Burt Wilson Endowed Honors Scholarship which is designed to benefit Nicholls Honors students.
Nicholls Athletics kicks off Title IX Crowdfunding
Nicholls Athletics is kicking off a crowdfunding effort to recognize and celebrate the impact of Title IX on Colonel student-athletes.
Pride of Nicholls Set to Host High School Battle of the Bands
The Pride of Nicholls State University presents the High School Battle of the Bands at John L. Guidry Stadium this Saturday featuring the Drumline Battle and Exhibition Performance by the Pride of Nicholls Marching Band.
Nicholls to host ‘Print Thing’ Printmaking Conference this week
The 8th Annual Print Thing printmaking conference will be hosted by Nicholls, starting today through Thursday!
Nicholls Receives $10K Donation to Create the S. Burt Wilson Endowed Honors Scholarship
Nicholls State University received a $10,000 donation to create the S. Burt Wilson Endowed Honors Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to benefit Nicholls Honors students.
Nicholls names Homecoming King and Queen
Angela Yanez & Rodney “Duke” Woods Jr. Named Nicholls Homecoming Queen & King! Congratulations!
Nicholls to Host Retirement Celebration Honoring Dr. Windell Curole
Since 1980, Dr. Windell Curole’s efforts in overseeing the South Lafourche levee system have saved thousands of lives as well as hundreds of millions of dollars in flood damage and remediation.
Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls Set to Host Open House Event
The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute is set to host an open house event on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, for anyone interested in a culinary degree, becoming a chef, or owning their own restaurant.
Nicholls Nursing Hosts Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
Nicholls College of Nursing recently hosted its inaugural White Coat Ceremony which signifies a rite of passage for Nicholls’ nursing students who are set to begin their clinical experience and are officially welcomed into the nursing profession.
Nicholls College of Sciences and Technology to host Open House Event
Nicholls College of Sciences and Technology is set to host an open house event on Thursday for high school and community college students interested in learning about majors, minors, student clubs and career opportunities.
Nicholls Awarded $1.8M Engineering Technology Program Grant
As part of the South Louisiana H2theFuture Energy Transformation Coalition, Nicholls will offer students the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology and provide career-ready training for students to join the emerging clean energy workforce in Louisiana.
Etiquette Dinner to be Hosted by Nicholls College of Business
Learn to dine like a true professional while enjoying a free four-course meal at the Etiquette Dinner hosted by Nicholls College of Business.
Nicholls Athletics Announces New Football Gameday Policies
The Nicholls Athletics Department has announced several updated policies for game days at John L. Guidry Stadium.
Nicholls Partners with Smart Start Ascension Early Childhood Learning Academy
Nicholls is partnering with Ascension Parish Government to provide a team of specialists to establish the Smart Start Ascension Early Childhood Learning Academy, a Type III early learning center in Donaldsonville.
Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Donates $100,000 to Nicholls Geomatics
“Geomatics at Nicholls State is the only ABET accredited four-year program in the state of Louisiana with its advanced Unmanned Aircraft systems (UAS)/Drone program. This donation will help us to hire a full-time faculty that will contribute to the high-quality surveying and mapping education offered here at Nicholls State University.”
Nicholls State University Announces 2022 Homecoming Court, releases schedule of events
The 2022 Homecoming Week theme is “It’s Good to be Home,” as many alums head back to campus to celebrate with their Colonel family.
Nicholls to host “Last Acadian Coast” Event
Nicholls State University will host “The Last Acadian Coast: A Symposium on Acadian History and Culture in the Lafourche-Terrebonne” on Wednesday, October 5th, at the Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux.
Nicholls PETSM Receives $13.5K in Donation from Morgan City Oilfield Rodeo
The Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo has donated $13,500 to Nicholls State University Department of Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management.
Nicholls Chemistry Student Receives Grant for Research That Led to Publication and a Bombshell Discovery
Yusra Soorya, a chemistry major with a biology minor, received a $4,000 grant from the Louisiana Space and Sea Grant Opportunities (LaSSO) for Undergraduate Research Program in the summer of 2021. This supported her nine-month research project which led to a bombshell discovery that CO2 acidified seawater speeds up crabshell hardening through increased mineralization.
Nicholls Biology Graduate Student Presents Research in Switzerland
Nicholls biology graduate student Taylor Andrzejak presented her research work titled “Microbial Ecology and Antibiotic Resistance of Public Boat Launches in Southeast Louisiana” at the 18th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology conference in Lausanne, SwitzerlandNicholls Ranked in Top 10 Schools for Online Bachelor’s in English
Nicholls State University’s online English bachelor’s was ranked in the top 10 by Best Accredited Colleges. Nicholls ranked No. 9 out of the 16 schools selected and first in Louisiana.
First Cohort of Nicholls State University Leadership Academy Announced
Nicholls State University Leadership Academy announces the members of their first cohort.
Thibodaux Regional Health System and Nicholls State University Expand Partnership to Provide Student-Athletes with State-of-the-Art Sports Facilities
Officials with Thibodaux Regional and Nicholls are excited to announce the continued collaboration and expansion of its partnership to include the use of Thibodaux Regional's new, state-of-the-art sports complex.
Nicholls Colonel Esports Now Offering Players Scholarships
Nicholls Colonel Esports will be offering 10 scholarships of $1,000 per academic year to individuals who have competed on teams for the program.
Nicholls Art Department Receives Funding for Virtual Reality Headsets
Nicholls Assistant Professor of Art Marjan Khatibi was awarded funding for 10 “Oculus Quest 2” headsets. The headsets will be available to students in the Art Department by the end of September 2022.Praxis CORE Education Program Requirement Removed by BESE
BESE removed the requirement that prospective teachers have to pass the Praxis CORE Exam prior to being admitted into a teacher education program.Nicholls falls in season opener against South Alabama
South Alabama defeats Nicholls in season opener.
Keep Nicholls State University Beautiful to Be Honored at State Conference
At the Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference in October of 2022, Keep Nicholls Beautiful will be honored at a luncheon along with all other Louisiana University Affiliates with UL System President Dr. Jim Henderson as the guest speaker.Go Big Red! Nicholls Colonels Football Schedule includes five home games this season
The Nicholls State University football team kicks off its 51st season of competition tomorrow on the road. Check out the Colonels full schedule here:
Nicholls signs partnership agreement with BALANCED Media | Technology
Nicholls State University has signed an agreement with BALANCED Media | Technology, an award-winning technology company specializing in advanced data infrastructure, that will place the soon-to-be-built Coastal Center at the epicenter of new technology development opportunities.
Nicholls Receives Donation from Lorio Foundation for Softball Batting Cage Project
The Lorio Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Nicholls State University softball program which covers the cost of phase one of the Softball Batting Cage Project!
Nicholls Colonels’ Coors Lite Cold Zone sells out prior to season start
Season tickets for the Coors Lite Cold Zone are sold out! There are still options available to cheer on your Colonels!
Nicholls Releases Hurricane Ida Documentary Trailer
Nicholls is set to release a Hurricane Ida documentary covering the storm, its damage and Nicholls’ response, and in commemoration of Ida’s one-year anniversary, the trailer for the documentary is now available for viewing.
Nicholls Farm Receives Donation from Port of South Louisiana
The Port of South Louisiana donated $18,000 to the Nicholls Farm for the sixth year in a row!
Nicholls’ Safety Management Program Recognized as a Qualified Academic Program
The Nicholls State University Bachelor of Science in Safety Management is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Congratulations! Here's what that means:
OnPath Federal Credit Union Academic Scholarships to Benefit Nicholls Students
OnPath Federal Credit Union has gifted the Nicholls State University Foundation $10,000 to award up to ten qualifying Nicholls students scholarships. Each student will receive a […]
Nicholls Chemistry Professor on Cover of Chemical Physics Reviews
Nicholls Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Theodore Alivio co-authored two published papers. One paper was published in ACS Publications Journal of Chemical Education, and one paper was […]
Nicholls to host Bayou Mental Health Awareness Conference
The event will feature a full day of community support, and locally relevant presentations conducted by mental health professionals from across the state.
New Scholarship Created to Honor Nicholls Student Lost to Car Crash
The Nicholls State University Foundation is establishing a new endowed scholarship to honor the memory of a former student who was the victim of a fatal Dec. 2021 car crash.Nicholls Named Top School for Online Bachelor’s in English
Nicholls State University’s online English bachelor’s was ranked in the top 25 by University Headquarters!