Nicholls Heads to Duquesne for Season Opener Nov 14, 2009
THIBODAUX -After one of the most successful seasons in school history behind them, the Nicholls State University men's basketball team will look to pick up where it left off when they open the 2009-10 season on the road at 2009 National Invitational Tournament Qualifier Duquesne on Friday night. The Colonels enter their first ever contest against , or any other current Atlantic 10 school for that matter, looking to build on the momentum of their first 20-win season since 1994-98. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Louisiana has had some of the longest tenured U.S. senators Nov 2, 2009
The Allen J. Ellender Memorial Library on the campus of Nicholls State University is named in his honor, as are Ellender Memorial High School in Houma and Allen Ellender Middle School in Marrero ... In Senator Allen Ellender of Louisiana, author and retired Nicholls State University history professor Thomas A. Becnel suggests that this rural upbringing pushed Ellender to want more from his life. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Woman sues sheriff after deputy's dog attacks her Nov 1, 2009
She also missed a semester at Nicholls State University. Brister goes to therapy three times each week to treat the injuries and has limited movement of her wrist, her mother said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Nicholls touts new Steinways in music dept. Oct 26, 2009
(AP) - Four Steinway pianos at Nicholls State University are intended for use by Nicholls music students. But school officials say the benefits extend to the entire school. (KSLA.com, LA)
Nominate Players of the Week for games of Oct. 9-10 Oct 16, 2009
in the pouring rain at nicholls state university, he literally carried two and three CHNI players with him in the running attack. " The Priest wrote on Oct 12, 2009 1:03 AM:" Today's sermon will be coming from page 1 of the Daily Iberian's sports section. (New Iberia, LA)
Enrollment up at Nicholls State Sep 25, 2009
68% enrollment increase since fall 2008, Nicholls State University has placed second out of 8 University of Louisiana System institutions in enrollment percentage boosts. Only McNeese State has reported a higher figure with a 4. (KSLA.com, LA)
Webber grad reaching for NFL dream Aug 30, 2009
The rookie began his collegiate career at Nicholls State University in Louisiana, where he started two seasons before being suspended for an academic scandal involving 10-15 student athletes, according to Anderson. During the Giants rookie mini-camp and organized team activities in the spring, Anderson was slotted as a cornerback. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Russ stresses defense at NISH Aug 17, 2009
Todd Russ considered himself to be a good defensive player as a guard at White Castle High School and then at the University of Idaho and Nicholls State University ... He began coaching 10 years ago as an assistant coach at the Dunham School in Baton Rouge, then was head coach at Ascension Catholic before joining the staff at Nicholls State University under Ricky Blanton. (New Iberia, LA)
Man pleads guilty to sending racist, threatening messages on Facebook Aug 13, 2009
to transmit the threat, he sent the messages to a black student at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. He used the name Colton Brodoux when sending the messages, setting up a fake page and a photograph of a white supremacist as the avatar on the site. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Know The Coach - Sharon Perkins Jul 28, 2009
Born: March 27, 1973 in Sarasota, FL Status: Married to Cris Perkins, two children (Katie- 8 and Nick- 5) Alma Mater: Nicholls State University What's on TV: House, Lie To Me, In Plain Sight, Royal Pains, Seinfeld What's in my iPod: Kenny Chesney, Beyonce, Bob Dylan, Ludacris What I drive: Ford Expedition Favorite flicks: Bull Durham, Christmas Vacation, Fletch, any cartoon/children's movie What I'm reading: Cosmo or Parenting magazine Worst habit: ALWAYS on my Blackberry. On my office walls:... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Mannings bring excitement to town with football camp Jul 11, 2009
The brothers and about 750 campers from across the country are in Thibodaux through the weekend for the Manning Passing Academy, a four-day offensive-skills camp held at Nicholls State University. This is the fifth year the event has been held in Thibodaux. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Budget cuts hit Nicholls hard Jul 11, 2009
- Enter the president's office at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, and the front desk is empty ... "We're going to be looking at less offerings with larger classes, so the faculty will be impacted by not being able to give that individual attention that Nicholls State University is so well known for," said a worried professor Keller. (WWLTV.com, LA)
State's top girl basketball player chooses LSU Jul 7, 2009
Plaisance s mother, DoBee Plaisance, is the head women's basketball coach at Nicholls State University and is the former head coach of Loyola University's women's basketball team. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Louisiana Colleges and Universities Oppose Gun Lobby's Agenda to Push Guns Onto College Campuses May 22, 2009
CROTON FALLS, N.Y., May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seven Louisiana state universities have signed resolutions opposing legislation to permit the carrying of loaded guns on college campuses: Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University, NcNeese State University, Nicholls State University, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, University of Louisiana-Monroe, and Southern University A&M College. According to the Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus, 88 colleges and universities in 23 states... (PR Newswire)
Jude Gravois Apr 28, 2009
James High School), 1975 graduate of Nicholls State University and a 1978 graduate of the LSU Law School. I have earned a reputation for outstanding legal work throughout my long career. (L Observateur, LA)
Report: Nicholls State culinary staffers may have broken law Apr 7, 2009
THIBODAUX Louisiana's inspector general alleges that officials within the Nicholls State University culinary school may have broken state ethics laws and university regulations. The report, posted today on the state agency's Web site, centers on an event last year in which Alton Doody, dean of the John Folse Culinary Institute, may have improperly used the cooking school's resources to help cater his step-daughter's wedding reception. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Gravois beats Becnel, all propositions approved Apr 5, 2009
Gravois is a 1971 graduate of St. James High School, a 1975 graduate of Nicholls State University and a 1978 graduate of LSU Law School. In other balloting in the River Parishes, all bond proposals passed in St. John and St. Charles parishes. (L Observateur, LA)
Lafourche, Terrebonne hard hit by rains; more expected Mar 28, 2009
Nicholls State University in Thibodaux will open for classes today, but teachers will excuse students who are unable to reach campus because of flooding, officials said. In Lafourche, there were scattered reports of flood damage at public schools, including the library at Thibodaux Elementary. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Gary Donald Alexander(Died March 9, 2009) Mar 12, 2009
Gary was born in Bogalusa, graduated from Bogalusa High School in 1976, and from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La. in 1980. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
New Tools for Teaching Mar 5, 2009
The academic representatives included Gianna Cothren of UNO and Dr. Henry Foust of Nicholls State University. Cothren discussed the different tracks within engineering and the paths to becoming a professional engineer while Foust focused more on the particular curriculum available at Nicholls. (L Observateur, LA)
Cross Country Feb 19, 2009
2/4/2009 - Nicholls State University Head Track and Field Coach Scott Williamson recently announced the hiring of two new assistant coaches. 01/15/2009. (Hawkeyesports.com)
