Crawdads, spring tradition in LA Kami Ellender May 2, 2013 Eating hot, boiled crawfish is the ultimate Louisiana experience that makes mouths water and northerners...
Becky Hulbert talks about life in the president’s house Kami Ellender April 25, 2013 Q: How do you feel about leaving Nicholls? It was time. We've been here ten years. I think Steve...
President Hulbert discusses his retirement plans with NW Kami Ellender April 25, 2013 Q: What are you doing next? We have built a home in Prescott, Ariz. Many people have asked why...
Popular prison rodea to return this weekend at Angola Kami Ellender April 18, 2013 Padded black vest, prison stripes and jeans. A murderer, destined to live the rest of his days in prison,...
Nicholls hosts tenth annual sales challenge Kami Ellender April 11, 2013 Nicholls College of Business Administration will host its tenth annual Bayou Sales Challenge starting...
Alum works as personal chef for CEO Kami Ellender April 11, 2013 Chef Vaughn Trannon, Nicholls alumnus, has made a name for himself in the culinary world preparing meals...
Most employed degrees differ from most paid Kami Ellender March 21, 2013 Though everyone looks the same on graduation day, the possibilities for degree-holding students vary...
Community Cleanup Kami Ellender February 28, 2013 The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program is launching a massive effort to clean up Bayou Lafourche,...
5K celebrates donors Kami Ellender February 28, 2013 Colonels for Life and the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency will sponsor the Marsh Mad Dash for Life...
Library exhitbit details past and preset Louisiana films Kami Ellender February 21, 2013 The "Hollywood on the Bayou" display, put together by Ed and Susan Poole from Gretna, is on display...
University students talk about Mardi Gras royalty tradition Kami Ellender February 8, 2013 Mardi Gras is typically experienced through parades where beads are whizzing through the air and crowds...
State NBA team changes mascot Kami Ellender January 30, 2013 The New Orleans Hornets franchise officially unveiled the adoption of the "Pelicans" nickname along...
Literary works on their way to the big screen in 2013 Kami Ellender January 24, 2013 Since their beginning, books have been an instrument of higher learning, a useful communication tool...
Louisiana Philharmonic will perform at Nicholls tom. Kami Ellender November 29, 2012 The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in the Mary M. Danos Theater of Talbot Hall, tomorrow...
Nicholls stays green Kami Ellender November 15, 2012 Nicholls Green is hosting a recycling awareness day from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today in the Quad. Heather...
Veteran wedding held in quad on Friday Kami Ellender November 15, 2012 Teresina Hueso, nursing junior from San Diego, and Jake Hebert, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and management...
Fest to be held on Sat. Kami Ellender November 8, 2012 The 20th Thibodeauxville Fall Festival will take place Friday and Saturday in Thibodaux's historic downtown...
Scavenger hunt to be held Sat. Kami Ellender November 1, 2012 The first annual Hope for Riley "Search for a Cure to End
Human vs. Zombies game to begin with new story line Kami Ellender October 25, 2012 Next week, Nicholls will become the war zone for the living and undead in the University's sixth game...
Houmapalooza and Rougarou festivals celebrate the arts Kami Ellender October 25, 2012 Downtown Houma will be abuzz this weekend with Rougarou Festival and Houmapalooza celebrating south...
We The Kings performs at Homecoming’s Alive @ 5 Kami Ellender October 18, 2012 We The Kings, pop rock band from Bradenton, Florida, performed at the Student Programming Association's...
Nicholls will “paint the town red” for day of service Kami Ellender October 4, 2012 The University will "Paint the Town Red" this Saturday for the day of service set to kick-off Homecoming...
Nicholls Can collects food items for local food banks Kami Ellender October 4, 2012 The bi-annual "Nicholls Can" food drive project is a community service initiative...
Banned Books Week celebrates freedom to read Kami Ellender October 4, 2012 Banned Books Week, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, is an annual celebration that highlights the freedom to read...
Rec center director has high hopes for Saturday opening Kami Ellender September 27, 2012 The Harold J. Callais Memorial Recreation Center at Nicholls will open to students on Saturday, Sept....
Students bring art to life on department’s trip to Europe Kami Ellender September 20, 2012 The Art Department's annual European Study Abroad summer program brought history and art lessons to...
Culinary instructor contributes to True Blood cookbook Kami Ellender September 13, 2012 Fans of HBO's hit vampire drama, "True Blood," can now connect with the show in an...
Students take shelter in union Kami Ellender September 6, 2012 As Hurricane Isaac quickly approached, the University made plans to cancel classes and open the Student...
Union offers charging stations Kami Ellender August 23, 2012 The Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union purchased four KwikBoost full speed, multi-device charging...
Dorm room tips for students to take advantage of Kami Ellender August 23, 2012 For most students, a college dorm room is the smallest space they will ever call "home", and the key...
Student qualifies for national competition Kami Ellender January 31, 2012 Gilson Filho, freshman from Brazil, won first place for strings in the South Central Division of the...
Women honored for Black History Month Kami Ellender January 31, 2012 Gilson Filho, freshman from Brazil, won first place for strings in the South Central Division of the...
UP director named national finalist Kami Ellender January 31, 2012 Campus Safety magazine named Craig Jaccuzzo, director of University Police, a national finalist for...
Refueling America Kami Ellender January 31, 2012 Ramaraj Boopathy, biology professor, has successfully conducted research producing ethanol from biomass...
Maximum hours decreased from 21 to 18 Kami Ellender November 15, 2011 The maximum enrollment hours for students at Nicholls will decrease from 21 to 18 for the Fall 2012...
Sidewalks create difficulties Kami Ellender November 8, 2011 Sidewalks on the University campus pose a continuous problem for students, faculty, staff and visitors. "We...
Textbook options continue to expand Kami Ellender November 8, 2011 With eTextbooks becoming more readily available to college students, options are expanding for students...
Geomatics gets new technology Kami Ellender November 2, 2011 The dedication ceremony of the Harold C. "Charlie" Poche Jr. Laser Scanning Laboratory set Nicholls...
Bookstore offers e-book, tablet options Kami Ellender October 27, 2011 Editor's Note: This is the first in a series about textbook prices and options. In addition to the Hewlett...
Art Department begins planning Europe trip for 2012 Kami Ellender October 19, 2011 Studies will come alive June 5-20 as the Art Department conducts its annual European Study Abroad summer...
Peer mentoring to enhance student experience Kami Ellender October 6, 2011 The Quality Enhancement Plan committee is looking for sophomores, juniors and seniors to participate...
Jazzman’s opens despite construction issues Kami Ellender September 28, 2011 Jazzman's Café experienced water dripping from light fixtures as a result of an insulation error...
Race, fundraising planned Kami Ellender September 28, 2011 The Susan G. Komen Bayou Regional Race for the Cure will be held on Oct. 29 on campus to raise money...
Group helps women find their voices Kami Ellender September 21, 2011 The student organization, Women Involved in Self-Empowerment, is working with the Women's Resource and...
Retention rates increase Kami Ellender September 21, 2011 According to the initial enrollment data for fall 2011, the academic capability and retention of students...
More just than teaching Kami Ellender September 14, 2011 The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is responsible for facilitating the funds that help finance...
Ncholls honors the constitution Kami Ellender September 14, 2011 The University will celebrate Constitution Week beginning Sept. 16 with the help of Student Programming...
New scholarships founded Kami Ellender September 14, 2011 The Terrebonne Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council established the Lindsey Robert Fontenot Memorial...
You’re Being Watched: additional security cameras being added on campus Kami Ellender September 7, 2011 Nicholls State University is implementing a multi-phase security system expansion...
M.E.W. lab improves freshman scores Kami Ellender August 31, 2011 The Mathematics Enrichment Workplace, located at the far right corner of the Ellender Memorial...
Booting policy goes into effect Kami Ellender August 31, 2011 University Police implemented a policy to install a boot to immobilize vehicles if the owner's...
French nurse explains cultural differences Kami Ellender August 24, 2011 Anne Harlaux, a nurse from France, spoke to the NURS 400 Mental Health Nursing class on Aug. 18 about...
Housing changes focus, director Kami Ellender August 18, 2011 Hayward Guenard, director of housing and residence life, is implementing a new training program with...
Instructor competes in Mrs. USA pageant Kami Ellender August 18, 2011 Laura Lott Valenti, management and marketing instructor, won the title of Mrs. Louisiana United States...
Army Brat is longest employed Nicholls member Kami Ellender April 20, 2011 David Boudreaux, vice president for institutional advancement, has been part of the Nicholls family...
Vagina Monologues raise awareness, funds Kami Ellender April 6, 2011 Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues will be performed April 7-9 at 7 p.m. at Nicholls to raise awareness...
Cafeteria adjusts to dietary needs Kami Ellender and Kami Ellender March 29, 2011 Students with dietary needs or preferences can receive guidance and nutrition options from Dining Services. Richard...
Women in Media panel to discuss role of media, women Kami Ellender and Kami Ellender March 22, 2011 The student organization Radio-Television Digital News Association will be hosting a "Women in Media"...
University to evaluate parking Kami Ellender and Kami Ellender March 16, 2011 Though the University has not been able to complete a survey counting the number of student, faculty...
Assistant professor moves on to keep life interesting Kami Ellender and Kami Ellender March 16, 2011 Russell Price, assistant professor of history and geography, will be leaving the University in July...
Culinary student places in regional competition Kami Ellender February 23, 2011 Nicholas Hymel, culinary junior from Raceland, recently won first place in the regional level of the...
Out-of-date sewer lines replaced around campus Kami Ellender February 16, 2011 Sewer lines in the quadrangle were replaced over the break, and the entire project will be complete...
Campus’ call boxes keep students safe in emergencies Kami Ellender February 4, 2011 Nicholls has 43 call boxes, 12-foot white poles with blue lights on top and emergency decals, which...
Electronic cigarettes outdoor use acceptable with policy Kami Ellender February 4, 2011 Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are not prohibited in relation to the new tobacco-free policy...
Electronic cigarettes outdoor use acceptable with policy Kami Ellender February 3, 2011 Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are not prohibited in relation to the new tobacco-free policy...
Campus’ call boxes keep students safe in emergencies Kami Ellender February 3, 2011 Nicholls has 43 call boxes, 12-foot white poles with blue lights on top and emergency decals, which allow...
Rec center construction set to conclude by 2012 Kami Ellender and By Kami Ellender January 27, 2011 Though the groundbreaking ceremony was on Dec. 15, construction on the rec center could not begin until...
University Police explain tobacco use consequences Kami Ellender January 20, 2011 Nicholls is officially a tobacco-free campus, as of Jan. 1, and a series of consequences have been set...
Restructuring begins within administration Kami Ellender January 20, 2011 Nicholls has begun portions of the proposed administrative restructuring in an attempt to provide leadership...
University president not reassured about budget cuts Kami Ellender January 20, 2011 Though Gov. Bobby Jindal told people to expect less than 10 percent budget cuts next year, significantly...
Administration constructs Nicholls’ six-year goals Kami Ellender November 18, 2010 Nicholls laid out six-year goals as part of the LA GRAD Act contract that details how colleges plan to...
Nicholls prepares for disasters Kami Ellender November 11, 2010 Students in the nursing department were given the opportunity to participate in a disaster training situation...
Veterans Day ceremony to honor Nicholls veterans Kami Ellender November 11, 2010 Nicholls will host a public Veterans Day ceremony honoring Nicholls veterans in the quadrangle today...
University Police receive advanced training programs Kami Ellender November 4, 2010 Nicholls State University Police officers completed a series of advanced training programs over the past...
Stand Up invites students to protest budget cuts Kami Ellender November 4, 2010 Stand Up, the student organization founded to fight higher education budget cuts, will be holding a rally...
Sodexo student marketer hired to raise involvement Kami Ellender October 28, 2010 Richard Curtis, general manager of Sodexo Food Services, has hired a student marketing coordinator in...
Restricted parking hours only valid in certain areas Kami Ellender October 28, 2010 Although the hours of restricted parking end at 3:30 p.m., drivers can still receive citations for decal...
Advising considered more than just choosing classes Kami Ellender October 21, 2010 Student academic advising will begin Monday for the spring semester.Amy Hebert, assistant director of...
University president continues to ask for awareness Kami Ellender October 21, 2010 Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get involved by becoming informed.Stephen Hulbert, University...
Bookstore now selling laptops Kami Ellender October 7, 2010 The Nicholls University Bookstore is displaying laptops that are available as a convenience to students.Angelle...
Blackboard site used by some teachers, but not all Kami Ellender October 7, 2010 Recently, Nicholls students have complained about the lack of professors who use Blackboard.Many instructors...
English department offers more choices for classes Kami Ellender October 7, 2010 The Department of Languages and Literature will have three areas of concentration and several new electives...
University Police explain decal placement policy Kami Ellender September 30, 2010 Craig Jaccuzzo, director of University Police, explained several reasons this week for parking citations,...
Giant insects continue to invade campus near habitat Kami Ellender September 23, 2010 Giant water bugs have recently been spotted in various parking lots on Nicholls campus.Earl Melancon,...
Free ‘quit smoking’ classes offered Kami Ellender September 23, 2010 University Health Services will be offering free cessation classes beginning Sept. 29 for students, faculty...
Homecoming week revamped to reflect students’ wants Kami Ellender September 16, 2010 Homecoming week, themed "Colonels, Put Your Game Face On," will begin Sept. 19 and conclude Sept. 26.Nicholls...
Biology dept. remains involved in oil spill research Kami Ellender September 9, 2010 After analyzing the first of 12 samples, the biology department has begun to look at the lingering effects...
Student Union food court’s delayed renovations explained Kami Ellender September 9, 2010 The grand opening of the new food court in the Student Union has been moved to the beginning of the spring...
University Police clears rumors and explains ticketing Kami Ellender September 2, 2010 Craig Jaccuzzo, director of University Police, cleared up several rumors this week about traffic and...
Food court returns in pieces without promised goods Kami Ellender September 2, 2010 The University's plan was to open the new and improved Student Union food court in October. I understand...
Students to chart their course on Welcome Back Day Kami Ellender August 26, 2010 The University is hosting its annual Welcome Back Day today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the quad.The...
Campus to be tobacco-free starting spring semester Kami Ellender August 19, 2010 Nicholls will be a tobacco-free campus, starting Jan. 1, 2011, by prohibiting the use of tobacco products...
Students named Mr. and Ms. Nicholls at Crawfish Day Kami Ellender April 29, 2010 Two students were recognized as Mr. and Ms. Nicholls at Crawfish Day last week.Nicholls students voted...
Jindal chooses dean for state board Kami Ellender April 22, 2010 The dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health at Nicholls became the newest member of the Louisiana...
Accounting students travel to sales competition Kami Ellender April 1, 2010 Two Nicholls students traveled to Georgia and earned champion standing in the world's largest collegiate...
University to raise admission standards Kami Ellender March 11, 2010 Nicholls will increase admissions standards in the fall in an attempt to raise graduation rates.Eugene...
