College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Archives - ¹ū¶³APP News /news/category/college-of-education-and-behavioral-sciences/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:31:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 Better Support, Better Results: ¹ū¶³APP Leaders Rebuild Graduate Program for Working Adults /news/2026/07/02/better-support-better-results-nicholls-leaders-rebuild-graduate-program-for-working-adults/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:31:01 +0000 /news/?p=10247 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ Imagine trying to complete a college degree while working a full-time job. Itā€™s tough to commute to campus after a long shift, and finding time for classes can feel almost impossible. This is the exact challenge facing many students in graduate programs. Recognizing this obstacle, two leaders at ¹ū¶³APP decided […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP Earns National ‘A’ Rating for Teacher Preparation in Reading /news/2026/06/24/nicholls-state-university-earns-national-a-rating-for-teacher-preparation-in-reading/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:58:04 +0000 /news/?p=10237 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ The elementary teacher education program at ¹ū¶³APP has earned an “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how effectively it prepares future educators to teach children to read. In the national report ā€œTeacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation,ā€ ¹ū¶³APP was recognized for fully aligning its curriculum […]

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]]> Next Generation of Professionals Graduate from ¹ū¶³APP /news/2026/06/18/next-generation-of-professionals-graduate-from-nicholls-state-university/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:48:31 +0000 /news/?p=10226 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP celebrated its studentsā€™ achievements and academic dedication during its 118th Commencement Ceremonies, awarding 667 degrees. Among the graduates, 65 achieved summa cum laude honors, 55 graduated magna cum laude, and 72 earned cum laude distinctions. Additionally, 35 graduate students completed their masterā€™s degrees or specialist certifications with a perfect […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP to Host 118th Commencement Ceremonies /news/2026/05/04/nicholls-to-host-118th-commencement-ceremonies/ Mon, 04 May 2026 16:19:27 +0000 /news/?p=10202 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP will hold its 118th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Stopher Gymnasium. Session I at 9 a.m. will recognize graduates from the Al Danos College of Business and the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The guest speaker is Lisa Kliebert, the executive director of the Bayou Region […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP Appointed Three New Leadership Positions /news/2026/02/12/nicholls-appointed-three-new-leadership-positions/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:38:01 +0000 /news/?p=10148 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP recently filled three vacant leadership positions ā€“ dean of the College of Liberal Arts, dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and assistant vice president for Academic Affairs.Ā  ā€œThe depth of experience and dedication these three leaders bring to their new roles is a testament to the […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP Awarded 672 Degrees at 116th Commencement Ceremonies /news/2025/06/04/nicholls-awarded-672-degrees-at-116th-commencement-ceremonies/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:44:56 +0000 /news/?p=9943 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP awarded 672 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies. Of the degrees awarded, 53 were summa cum laude graduates, 70 were magna cum laude graduates, 85 were cum laude graduates and 35 were graduate students who earned their masters degrees or specialist certifications with 4.0 GPAs.Ā  Undergraduates who completed their […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP to Host 116th Commencement Ceremonies /news/2025/05/09/nicholls-to-host-116th-commencement-ceremonies/ Fri, 09 May 2025 15:45:06 +0000 /news/?p=9932 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP’ 116th Commencement Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Stopher Gymnasium, featuring alumni guest speakers. Session I at 9 a.m. will feature the Al Danos College of Business and the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The guest speaker will be Dr. Jenna Chiasson, deputy superintendent of teaching […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP Presents Top Grant Winners & Awards at Spring Convocation /news/2025/01/22/nicholls-presents-top-grant-winners-awards-at-spring-convocation/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:35:44 +0000 /news/?p=9829 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP presented awards to its faculty during its spring 2025 convocation on Jan. 15, with opening remarks from Vice Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Todd Keller and President Jay Clune, PhD, regarding the state of the university.Ā  Dr. Clune informed faculty and staff that the university has taken proactive […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP Awarded 502 Degrees at 115th Commencement Ceremony /news/2024/12/20/nicholls-awarded-502-degrees-at-115th-commencement-ceremony/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:37:07 +0000 /news/?p=9809 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP awarded 502 degrees during its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Of the degrees awarded, 22 were summa cum laude graduates, 29 were magna cum laude graduates, 36 were cum laude graduates and 53 were graduate students who earned their masters degrees with 4.0 GPAs. Undergraduates who […]

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]]> ¹ū¶³APP Unveiled Bust Honoring Alumnus and Former Dean /news/2024/12/13/nicholls-unveiled-bust-honoring-alumnus-and-former-dean/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:27:04 +0000 /news/?p=9796 THIBODAUX, La. ā€“ ¹ū¶³APP unveiled a bust to honor Dr. O. Cleveland Hill, an esteemed alumnus and former dean of the College of Education who holds a significant place in the Universityā€™s history.Ā  The unveiling occurred on Dec. 7 before the menā€™s Colonel basketball team took on the UNO Privateers, making it a […]

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