Get work experience while earning your graduate degree! Apply to be a graduate assistant for the Spring 2026 semester! For more information, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at nicholls.edu/graduate/assis… #GraduateAssistantships #NichollsUGS

🎓 Graduate Student Spotlight 🎓 Meet Ryann Dorsey, MCMH Candidate! In her first semester, Ryann is already making an impact with her strong work ethic, positivity & teamwork as a Graduate Assistant. We’re proud to have her at Nicholls! #NichollsUGS #GraduateSpotlight

Pursue your M.S. in Marine & Environmental Biology at Nicholls State University and become a leader in environmental conservation and research! 📚 Learn more: nicholls.edu/biology/master… #NichollsUGS #ClosestToTheCoast

Congratulations to Andre’a Daigle, who not only earned the 2025–2026 Thibodaux High School Teacher of the Year Award, but also the Lafourche Parish School District High School Teacher of the Year Award! We’re so proud of you! #NichollsUGS

The Office of University Graduate Studies will be closed next week for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Monday, December 1st. This Thanksgiving, and always, we’re grateful for you, our graduate community! Happy Thanksgiving!

🎓 Graduate Student Spotlight 🎓 Meet Braden Heck, MBA Candidate! Braden goes above & beyond—leading, assisting students, and contributing ideas that improve learning. His initiative & care make a big impact! #NichollsUGS

Speaking with Education & Psychology majors about graduate program opportunities at the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences Winter Social! Wishing everyone the best of luck on finals — finish strong, Colonels! #NichollsUGS

The Nicholls State University 117th Commencement Ceremonies are set to take place next Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Stopher Gymnasium. Congratulations to all of our graduates! Read more: nicholls.edu/commencement/ #NichollsGrad25🎓

Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓 Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have led you to this moment—and we couldn’t be prouder. As you step into this next chapter, carry forward the knowledge, experiences, and connections you’ve gained along the way! #NichollsUGS

Our office will be closed December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026 and will reopen on January 5, 2026. The Office of University Graduate Studies wishes you a joyful and restful holiday season filled with peace, cheer, and quality time with loved ones! #NichollsUGS

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the power of perseverance, hope, and progress.

Welcome back, Colonels! Spring classes start today! If you’re considering a graduate degree, Nicholls State University offers flexible, high-quality programs that help you grow professionally while staying rooted in our community. Spring is for new beginnings—let yours start here!

Swing by the University Graduate Studies table in the Student Union & say hey! We’re excited, energized, & ready to kick off another great semester with you. Whether you’re just curious, planning ahead, or ready to take that next step, we’d love to chat & answer your questions!

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ We’d like to invite you to “Graduate Voices, Lasting Legacies” happening Tuesday, February 10th, from 10am-12pm in LeBijou Theater where we’ll have a panel discussion regarding the processes of graduate school. We hope to see you there!

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth: Tai Battle (BA ‘25) is a grad student at Nicholls State University pursuing her Master of Education degree in School Counseling. For a full list of 2026 Black History Month events at Nicholls State University, visit nicholls.edu/black-history-…! #NichollsUGS

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! This year’s #GiveNDay is Tuesday, March 10th with Advanced Giving beginning on Thursday, February 26th! Please consider a contribution to University Graduate Studies as we continue to recruit & build our graduate community! Your generosity is appreciated!

We’re representing University Graduate Studies at the Nursing Career Fair today! We’re looking forward to meeting the many nursing students and sharing how graduate programs at Nicholls can help take their careers to the next level! #NichollsUGS #NichollsNursing

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth: Carolyn Green (BA ‘23) is a grad student pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is from Harvey, Louisiana. For a full list of 2026 Black History Month events at Nicholls State University, visit nicholls.edu/black-history-…!

Thank you to everyone who helped make our graduate school panel a success this morning, especially our panelists, Ms. Tai Battle, Mr. Lashawn Lewis, and Drs. Melissa Clay and Chantrelle Varnado-Johnson! Grateful as well to Synergy Bank for sponsoring the event.

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth: L’Nysia Johnson is a graduate student at Nicholls State University pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For a full list of 2026 Black History Month events at Nicholls State University, visit nicholls.edu/black-history-…!