Nicholls News
NACADA Names Nicholls Professor a 2021 Top Advisor
The National Academic Advising Association has named Dr. Lori Richard a 2021 Outstanding Advising Award Winner as part of their 2021 Global Awards Program for Academic […]
Nicholls MBA Graduates Rank Among Nation’s Best in Debt-to-Income Ratio
Graduates of the Nicholls State University Master of Business Administration are among the quickest to pay off the cost of their graduate degree according to a […]
Two Vandebilt Athletes Sign with Nicholls State University
Two Vandebilt Catholic High School athletes signed on with Nicholls State University athletics today. Lillie Mazur signed with the Nicholls […]
Nicholls to Recognize Veterans with Series of Events
Nicholls State University and the Nicholls Office of Veterans Services invite you to join us on Veteran’s Day to honor the sacrifice and impact of our […]
“The Pelican State Goes to War” Exhibit at Nicholls Highlights LA Ties to WWII
Nicholls State University is hosting a traveling WWII exhibit “The Pelican State Goes to War” which will be held through December 15 in the archives of […]
Nicholls Fights Food Insecurity with Nicholls CAN food drive
Today, the Nicholls State University community has begun collecting non-perishable food items to donate to local food banks. The annual food drive, Nicholls CAN, is a […]
Nicholls Geomatics Receives 2021 Surveying Education Award
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying recognized the Nicholls State University Geomatics Program with one of its 2021 Surveying Education Awards. This is […]
Nicholls to host Fall 2021 Job Fair
Nicholls State University students and alumni are invited to attend the Fall 2021 Job Fair on Tuesday, November 9. The event will be hosted on Handshake, […]Nicholls to still require masks indoors for now
In an email to students this evening, Nicholls State University confirmed they will still require masks to be worn indoors, per University of Louisiana System requirements. […]
Nicholls honors National Dyslexia Awareness Month with LA Dyslexia Center
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and Nicholls State University is raising awareness by showcasing the Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders. Providing vital […]
ULS Honors Nicholls Administrator with Servant Leader Award
The University of Louisiana System has recognized the career of Renee Hicks (BS ‘89, MEd ‘03) by giving her the James Callier Servant Leader Award. The […]
New Orleans Pelicans Donates $100,000 to Nicholls for Storm Relief
The New Orleans Pelicans are donating $100,000 to Nicholls State University for hurricane relief, the team announced on Saturday, Oct. 16 at their open practice on […]National SHRM Names Nicholls One of its Top Chapters
The Society for Human Resource Management has awarded Nicholls State University a Superior Merit Award for its excellence and achievement during the last academic year. The […]Four Nicholls Students to be Recognized by United Nations-backed Program
The Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit will recognize four Nicholls State University business students with an AIM2Flourish Prize this October for […]Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo Continues Support of PETSM Program
The Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo is donating $10,000 to the petroleum engineering technology and safety management programs at Nicholls State University. Dr. Milton Saidu […]
Nicholls to begin random COVID testing of unvaccinated students on Monday
Beginning Monday, Oct. 4, Nicholls is implementing COVID-19 testing of all unvaccinated students. A random sample of any student who has not received at least one […]Nicholls vaccination compliance deadline quickly approaching
In an email to the Nicholls community today, Dr. Jay Clune reminded students of the quickly approaching deadline of October 25, 2021 to have received at […]Nicholls Fall Enrollment Declines Amid Pandemic, Hurricane Recovery
The Nicholls State University fall enrollment decreased for the first time since 2014 in the wake of Hurricane Ida and a multi-year global pandemic. Nicholls enrolled […]
Baton Rouge Area Foundation Donates $125K to Nicholls for Storm Relief
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation is donating $125,000 to Nicholls State University for renovations to South Babington Hall. The money will restore 18 dorm rooms on the first floor […]
Nicholls offering free tickets to first responders, military and essential workers for Saturday’s game
Nicholls Athletics announced this Saturday’s game versus North Alabama in John L. Guidry Stadium will have free tickets for all first responders, essential workers and military […]Nicholls to implement phased reopening
Nicholls State University plans to implement a phased reopening beginning with business operations on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Students may return to residence halls beginning on Saturday, […]
Nicholls State University Foundation establishes relief fund
In a press release today, the Nicholls State University Foundation announced teh creation of an emergency fund to assist students. They are currently seeking donations, perhaps […]
‘I told my students…I’m coming back’: An Immunocompromised Nicholls Professor’s Determination to Return to Campus amid a Pandemic
Nicki Boudreaux is a Mass Communication Professor at Nicholls State University. She thrives when she’s working with students and being involved on campus. “I’m a people […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Nicholls Students following FDA’s Approval of Pfizer
Dr. Jay Clune, Nicholls State University President, announced that with the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine, COVID-19 vaccination is now on the schedule of required […]
ISTE Awards Nicholls Professor for Excellence in Teacher Education
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has recognized Nicholls State University’s Dr. Cynthia Vavasseur for her achievements in educational technology. The nonprofit honored the […]
Nicholls encourages students to get vaccinated for a #ShotatNormal, offers chance to win prizes
Nicholls State University Shot at Normal campaign begins on August 20 and gives students the chance to win big prizes for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning […]
NOAA, Sea Grant Select Nicholls Alum for Prestigious D.C. Fellowship
Nicholls State Alum Spring Gaines (BS ‘08) is one of 74 finalists for the 2022 Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. Gaines will […]National Guard Offering Free COVID Vaccines Daily at Nicholls
Nicholls State University, the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana National Guard are offering free vaccines on campus for the Bayou Region. Officers of the […]
United Way for South Louisiana Officially Kicks off Annual Campaign at Nicholls
United Way for South Louisiana officially kicked off their annual campaign on August 12 on the Nicholls State University campus with an intimate proclamation celebration. Dr. […]Office of Community Development Awards Nicholls $3.5 Million to Create Bayou Region Incubator
The Office of Community Development has announced a $3.5 million grant to establish a Bayou Region Incubator at Nicholls State University. The incubator will allow access […]
Nicholls Mass Communication Department Head to Serve on AEJMC Committee
Nicholls Mass Communication department head Dr. James Stewart will serve on the executive committee of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). The […]Nicholls postpones Colonel Caravan, Colonel Fan Day & HUDDLE UP! 5k Run/Walk
Nicholls State University has announced the postponement of 2021 Colonel Caravan, Colonel Fan Day and the 4th Annual HUDDLE UP! on the 50 – 5K Run/Walk […]
Nicholls 2021 indoor volleyball schedule announced
The Nicholls State University women’s volleyball program finalized its fall 2021 schedule Thursday afternoon. The Colonels kick off the campaign with the program’s signature home tournament […]
Billings welcomed as assistant coach for Nicholls Track and Field, Cross Country teams
Tuesday afternoon, Nicholls State University head track & field/cross country coach Stefanie Slekis announced Austin Billings as the new assistant coach for the program pending approval […]Nicholls to require masks indoors beginning Monday
Nicholls State University will require masks indoors beginning Monday, and urge anyone who can receive the vaccine to do so now. Nicholls released the following statement […]
Nicholls to Use NCAA Grant to Help Establish Academic Center for Student-Athletes
The NCAA will give Nicholls State University $100,000 to augment student-athlete academic advancement as part of its Accelerating Academic Success Program. As part of the […]Nicholls Track & Field announces 2021 signing class
Nicholls State University Track & Field recently announced a nine-member 2021 signing class for the upcoming year of competition, signing four on the men’s team and […]
Nicholls Awarded Nearly $500,000 for Coastal Research
Nicholls State University will receive $495,368 from the Restore Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana to help coastal scientists better understand coastal ridges. Researchers will use the […]
Nicholls Nursing Program Named One of the Best Values
According to rankings published by the Nursing Degree Search, Nicholls State University’s Nursing program is one of the best values in the country. Nicholls placed […]
Eleven Colonels named to Preseason All-Southland Team
The Nicholls State University football team had 11 student-athletes named to the 2021 Preseason All-Southland Team. The league office announced its preseason honorees Thursday morning. The […]
Nicholls names new head baseball coach
Nicholls State University has found a new head baseball coach. Mike Silva, a former Louisiana Tech associate head coach, will lead the Colonels, Director of Athletics […]
Nicholls Biology Student Brings Home Two Research Awards
Nicholls State University Biology Grad Student Austin Ortman won two research awards at the Louisiana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meeting. Ortman received first place for his research […]
Nicholls Names Softball Head Coach
Nicholls State University has named Justin Lewis as head softball coach, Director of Athletics Jonathan Terrell announced Thursday. “Following a national search, I strongly believe Coach […]
Nicholls junior baseball player named to second-team All-Louisiana
The Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) recently announced the 2020-21 Baseball All-Louisiana teams. The organization named Nicholls State University junior Joe Taylor to the second team. […]
“Diversity in Small Business & Access to Capital Workshop” Aims to Provide Tools to Local Small Businesses
The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, Nicholls State University, and Regions Bank are sponsoring the “Diversity in Small Business & Access to Capital Workshop.” The event is […]
Nicholls Sales Program Among the Best in North America
For the second year in a row, a national sales publication has placed Nicholls State University among the best schools in the country. The 2021 Sales Education Foundation Annual […]
Nicholls Chemistry Majors Present Research Findings at National Conference
Nicholls State University chemistry majors, Autumn Adras and Aaron Naquin presented research at a national conference in April. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the annual American Chemical […]
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, […]
