¹û¶³APP Archives - ¹û¶³APP News /news/category/nicholls/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:02:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 With $142K in New Support, Bayou Region Incubator Opens Ticket Sales for Upcoming Pitch Night /news/2026/07/29/with-142k-in-new-support-bayou-region-incubator-opens-ticket-sales-for-upcoming-pitch-night/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:02:24 +0000 /news/?p=10272 THIBODAUX, La. – The Bayou Region Incubator recently secured $142,300 in funding from four corporate partners to expand its support for local small businesses. The funding comes as the incubator prepares to host seven local entrepreneurs for its annual Pitch Night at ¹û¶³APP. Leading the charge is Chevron, which has committed $100,000. In […]

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]]> ¹û¶³APP Announces Leonard Lasseigne Endowment to Preserve Campus Live Oaks /news/2026/07/14/nicholls-announces-leonard-lasseigne-endowment-to-preserve-campus-live-oaks/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:46:49 +0000 /news/?p=10267 THIBODAUX, La. – Walking through ¹û¶³APP’s campus, one can’t help but notice the beautiful scenery of live oak trees stretching across walkways, providing shaded gathering spaces for students between classes.  It’s a landscape that feels like it’s always been here, but the green spaces that define campus today did not happen by accident. […]

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]]> Bourgeois Family Contributes $100K for New Ward 6 Scholarship at ¹û¶³APP /news/2026/07/09/bourgeois-family-contributes-100k-for-new-ward-6-scholarship-at-nicholls/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:52 +0000 /news/?p=10264 THIBODAUX, La. – Local Lafourche Parish Ward 6 seniors and graduate students at ¹û¶³APP have a new scholarship available, thanks to a $100,000 contribution from Michael and Christine Bourgeois.  The Michael C. and Christine P. Bourgeois Endowed Upper Class/Alumni Scholarship #7 is designed to provide financial support to upperclassmen as they begin their […]

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]]> Better Support, Better Results: ¹û¶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. – Imagine trying to complete a college degree while working a full-time job. It’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 ¹û¶³APP decided […]

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]]> Veterans are Choosing Louisiana and ¹û¶³APP Stands Ready /news/2026/07/01/veterans-are-choosing-louisiana-and-nicholls-stands-ready/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:26:03 +0000 /news/?p=10243 THIBODAUX, La. – When young military service members finish their first four to eight years of duty, they face a massive choice: where to build their post-military career. According to recent data, a striking number of them are choosing Louisiana. The Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Benefits Report reveals that the number of people using […]

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]]> ¹û¶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. – The elementary teacher education program at ¹û¶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 “Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation,†¹û¶³APP was recognized for fully aligning its curriculum […]

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]]> Over 2,300 ¹û¶³APP Students Earned Honors for Spring 2026 /news/2026/06/22/over-2300-nicholls-students-earned-honors-for-spring-2026/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:03:17 +0000 /news/?p=10233 THIBODAUX, La. – ¹û¶³APP named 2,325 students to honors lists for the spring 2026 semester. This highlights a consistent trend at ¹û¶³APP, where academic resources, faculty mentorship and student dedication come together to help students excel in their fields.   “Seeing over 2,300 students reach these academic benchmarks is a reflection of the dedication […]

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]]> ¹û¶³APP State Remains the Only UL System Member with Master Tutor Certification /news/2026/06/08/nicholls-state-remains-the-only-ul-system-member-with-master-tutor-certification/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:03:34 +0000 /news/?p=10222 THIBODAUX, La. – ¹û¶³APP’s Tutorial and Academic Enhancement Center has once again been awarded Level III Certification as a tutor training program by the College Reading and Learning Association.  ¹û¶³APP is one of three institutions within the University of Louisiana System to be CRLA-certified and is the only institution to maintain the Level […]

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]]> Family Establishes Music Scholarship at ¹û¶³APP to Honor Hall of Fame Music Educators /news/2026/05/29/family-establishes-music-scholarship-at-nicholls-state-university-to-honor-hall-of-fame-music-educators/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:37:14 +0000 /news/?p=10217 THIBODAUX, La. – The family of local music education hall of famers John and Beverly Stafford has established the John and Beverly Stafford Endowed Scholarship in Instrumental Music at ¹û¶³APP. This scholarship is designed to support the next generation of band directors by providing financial assistance to senior-level Instrumental Music Education majors. The […]

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]]> ¹û¶³APP Alumnus Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Nominated for James Beard Award and Stars in Food Network’s “Chopped Castaways†/news/2026/05/11/nicholls-alumnus-chef-jean-paul-bourgeois-nominated-for-james-beard-award-and-stars-in-food-networks-chopped-castaways/ Mon, 11 May 2026 19:37:15 +0000 /news/?p=10206 THIBODAUX, La. – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, a graduate of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at ¹û¶³APP, has earned a 2026 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award nomination for his series “Duck Camp Dinners†and is set to compete on a new Food Network series, “Chopped Castaways.†Premiering Tuesday, May 12, the competition […]

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