Nicholls News
Continued research at Nicholls Farm now possible thanks to ConocoPhillips and Lafourche Parish Government
Nicholls State University celebrated the rebuilding of the Nicholls Farm bridge on Wednesday, May 18 with project partners ConocoPhillips and the Lafourche Parish Government. The project […]
Financial Advisor, Philanthropist Donates to Nicholls Athletics Naming Campaign
Local financial advisor and philanthropist Marguerite Knight and her husband Louis Erwin are the latest to support Nicholls Athletics by donating $25,000 to the Boucvalt Family […]
Nicholls Athletics Announces $20,000 Donation to Support Student-Athletes
Dedicated Nicholls State University Supporters Henry and Kim Lafont have donated $20,000 to Nicholls Athletics for the Boucvalt Family Athletic Complex Naming Rights campaign. As a […]
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice to Deliver Keynote at Nicholls’ 110th Commencement
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John Weimer will be the keynote speaker at the 110th Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 14. Commencement will consist of four […]
Nicholls Art Professor Wins International Film Award for Animated Short on Women’s Rights
Nicholls State University Assistant Professor of Art Marjan Khatibi won an ANMTN for an animation she created as a master’s student at the University of California […]
Chef John Folse Culinary Institute to Honor the DeFelice Family at Dinner of the Century
The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University invites you to a feast fit for a queen during their annual fundraiser Dinner of the […]
Nicholls State University to Offer New Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership
The Louisiana Board of Regents has approved Nicholls State University to begin offering a new master of science in clinical nutrition and dietetics leadership degree in […]
Nicholls Chemistry Major Presents Research at National Conference
A Nicholls State University Chemistry Major presented her research on the relationship between success in general chemistry and mathematics ability at the American Chemical Society (ACS) […]
Nicholls SPA Takes Home Two Awards from National Conference
The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) recognized the Nicholls State University Student Programming Association (SPA) with two awards during the association’s annual National […]
Nicholls to Offer Louisiana’s First Pet-Friendly Residence Hall this Fall
Nicholls State University is welcoming 4-legged friends to campus this fall with the state’s first pet-friendly residence hall. The Pet-Friendly Living Learning Community joins a growing […]
Nicholls Professor Teaching Online Education in Paris
A Nicholls State University professor is spending his week in Paris discussing how technology is transforming the business landscape as part of the Pôle Universitaire Léonard […]
Nicholls Honors Alumni, Community with 2022 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 23. “We are […]
Nicholls Scholarship Created to Honor the Legacy of Students Lost to Car Crash
The Nicholls State University Foundation is establishing a new endowed scholarship to honor the memories of three former students who were victims of a fatal Nov. […]
Nicholls State University Names 2022 Woman of Achievement Award Winners
A Thibodaux neurosurgeon, Nicholls State University student affairs case manager, and nationally recognized chemistry major are the 2022 Woman of Achievement Award winners. Case Manager Andrea […]
Nicholls graduate participates in Ice Exercise 2022 in the Arctic Ocean
By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach A Nicholls State University graduate is serving with Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center supporting Ice Exercise […]
Nicholls CIS Professor Earns Top Data Science Certification
Nicholls State University Professor of Computer Information Systems is now one of a few worldwide to have earned the designation of Certificated Analytics Professional (CAP). […]
Bayou Teche Brewing will no longer produce Colonels Retreat Lager
Grab your Colonels Retreat while you can! In a statement issued by Nicholls State University Alumni Affairs Director Katherine Mabile, it was announced that Bayou […]
Colonel Athletic Association Announces 350 Club
Donors can take an even more direct and impactful approach to helping Nicholls State University student-athletes with the creation of the Colonel Athletic Association’s 350 Club. […]
Nicholls COVID Testing & Vaccination Schedule to Change
Nicholls State University offers COVID testing and vaccinations in Shaver Gym. Beginning Monday, March 7, hours of operation will change slightly. Shaver Gym is located on […]
Advanced Giving Begins for 2022 Give-N-Day
Advanced giving begins today for the Nicholls Foundation’s fifth annual Give-N-Day, a 24-hour fundraising event where donors can select specific campus organizations to give money. Advanced […]
Morgan City Restaurateurs Donate $100,000 to Support Nicholls Student-Athletes
Morgan City restaurateurs Brenda and Gregory Hamer, Sr. have donated $100,000 to Nicholls State University Athletics which will be used to support the more than 350 […]
James Beard Nominated Author, Filmmaker to Visit Nicholls Campus
New Orleans historian and filmmaker Justin Nystrom will offer a unique look into the culture of the Big Easy with a film screening and book reading […]
Nicholls Biology Students Selected to State Conservation Leadership Group
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has selected Nicholls State University Biology Majors Faith Boutte and Alexandra Himel to join the 4th cohort of the Edgar Veillon Conservation […]
Nicholls Art Alum Honored for Work in Packaging Rebranding Project
Nicholls State University Art Graduate Kayli Mato (BA ‘21) will receive a District 7 Addy Award for a rebranding project she completed while at Nicholls. Mato […]
Fall-to-Spring Retention Rises to Highest Rate in a Decade for Nicholls
Nicholls State University posted a strong freshman retention rate despite a drop in Spring enrollment due to the effects of COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida. Enrollment dropped […]
Callais Sisters, ULS Foundation Create Endowed Professorships at Nicholls
Sisters Rachel and Leah Callais are donating $120,000 to Nicholls State University to create endowed professorships in coastal studies. Each sister is donating $60,000 and their […]
Makerspace Director and Wife to have Painting Featured in National Exhibit
The 6th Louisiana Biennial National Juried Exhibition will feature a painting by Nicholls State University’s Jeremiah Johnson and his wife, Duyen Nguyen. The exhibition will be […]
Nicholls Art Gallery Exhibit Features New Orleans Based Ceramic Artist
The Dane Ledet Gallery at Nicholls State University will feature a collection from Louisiana artist Chris Pate through Thursday, Feb. 10. Based in New Orleans, Pate’s […]
Nicholls Police Partners with Local Law Enforcement to Raise Awareness Against Impaired Driving
The Nicholls State University Police Department is partnering with law enforcement agencies from across the state to raise awareness about the impacts of impaired driving during […]
Graves helps secure $1.6 Million in Federal COVID-19 Relief for Nicholls
Nicholls State University will receive $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education and Federal Emergency Management Association to offset the impacts of COVID-19. The congressmen […]
Contractors Educational Trust Fund Donates $50k to Nicholls Hurricane Ida Relief
The Contractors Educational Trust Fund has donated $50,000 to Nicholls State University to pay for need-based scholarships in the wake of Hurricane Ida. As designated by […]
Nicholls Receives Entertainment Development Award for Filmmaker Training
A program for student filmmakers at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux is the latest recipient of an award from Louisiana’s Entertainment Development Fund. Nicholls will receive […]
Nicholls Coastal Center, Entergy Louisiana Partner to Promote Coastal Education
Entergy Lousiana is donating $40,000 to the new Coastal Center at Nicholls State University to enhance the center’s coastal education and outreach initiatives. The grant will […]
Shell, BCF Donation to Help Nicholls Students and their Families
Shell and the Bayou Community Foundation have awarded Nicholls State University more than $75,000 to help with recovery following the impact of Hurricane Ida. The total […]
Nicholls extends Coach Rebowe’s contract through 2025
Nicholls State University has extended its contract with head football coach Tim Rebowe through the 2025 season. “Coach Rebowe has rejuvenated our program and I know […]
United Houma Nations Donates Lab Coats to Nicholls Nursing Students
The United Houma Nation has donated nearly $20,000 worth of clinical lab coats to the Nicholls State University Department of Nursing to help students save money […]
Nicholls Music Department to host Annual Holiday Concert
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and The Nicholls State University Music Department is ready to celebrate a night of festive, fun, and familiar […]
Nicholls, William Carey Sign Agreement for Preferred Pharmacy Admissions
Nicholls State University and William Carey University are partnering to create an efficient path for students seeking to enroll in the William Carey School of Pharmacy. […]
Nicholls Wind Ensemble to Premiere New Works at Regional Conference
The College Band Directors National Association has selected the Nicholls State University Wind Ensemble to perform at its 2022 Southern Division Conference in February at the […]
Peltier Foundation donates $50,000 to Hurricane Ida Recovery for Nicholls Students
In partnership with the community, The Peltier Foundation has donated $50,000 to Nicholls State University to help the campus community recover following damages from Hurricane Ida. […]New Flexible Admissions Policy Increases Accessibility to Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University is proud to announce a new test-flexible admissions policy and expanded scholarship program for first-time freshmen set to begin in 2022. High school […]Fall Commencement Featured Speaker is BESE Board President, Nicholls Alumna
Veteran educator, administrator and policymaker Sandy LeBlanc Holloway (MEd ‘84) will be the keynote speaker at the 109th Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, Dec. 18. The […]
Nicholls, Entergy Work Together to Bring Underrepresented Students to Campus
Entergy Corp. and Nicholls State University are proud to continue a partnership that busses local underrepresented high school students to campus for tours. Almost a thousand […]Peltier Foundation to Support Hurricane Ida Recovery for Nicholls Students
The Peltier Foundation has donated $50,000 to Nicholls State University to help the campus community recover from Hurricane Ida. The money will be split among the […]
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 […]