Nichols College News

Nichols College inspires new students at Convocation

August 29, 2024

August 29, 2024 Crowds, cheers, smiles, applause, the heart-tugging sound of bagpipes, sun-filtering copper beech trees, a running river of students, faculty and staff donning Nichols gear—all define the start of yesterday’s ceremony and a new chapter of life for the College’s newest community members. Last Friday, Nichols College welcomed more than 400 incoming first-year […]

Colby Allen ’25 helps relaunch ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in summer internship

August 7, 2024

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, co-founded by the late Pete Frates, took the world by storm in 2014 and eventually raised a staggering $1B for ALS research. Now a Nichols student is playing a role in continuing its impact during his summer internship.  On Aug. 1, local dignitaries, sports heroes, Pete Frates Foundation staff and […]

Nichols College announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for spring 2024

June 27, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College is pleased to have named more than 314 students to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2024 semester. The Dean’s List and President’s List give recognition to those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must have […]

Nichols College receives $2 million estate gift from Dunbar Armored founder

June 10, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College received a $2 million bequest from the estate of James L. Dunbar, founder of Dunbar Armored, Inc. and a 1951 alumnus of the College. A portion of the gift will be used to underwrite experiential learning initiatives and scholarship in the College’s criminal justice program, which Dunbar helped launch in […]

Nichols names Susan Veshi Vice President for Advancement

May 30, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College President Bill Pieczynski has announced the appointment of Susan Veshi as vice president for advancement. Veshi has served as interim vice president since December 2023. As vice president, Veshi will lead the advancement and alumni relations team as it continues to seek financial investments in Nichols and engage with its […]

Nichols names Alex Cross Dean of Students

May 16, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College President Bill Pieczynski has announced the appointment of Alex Cross as dean of students, effective July 1, 2024. He is coming to Nichols from American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Mass., where he serves as dean of student success and Title IX coordinator.    “Alex has an extensive background in managing […]

Nichols names presidents emeriti at 2024 commencement ceremony

May 8, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College has awarded two former presidents “emeritus” status in honor of their enduring contributions to the institution. The College acknowledged the special recognition during the Nichols College commencement ceremony held on May 4, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. Carolyn Burke, MBA ’92, vice chair of the Nichols College […]

Ralph Crowley Jr., president and CEO of Polar Beverages, delivers Nichols College commencement address

May 4, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – Ralph Crowley Jr., president and chief executive officer of Polar Beverages, shared business lessons and life advice as he delivered the Commencement address during the Nichols College Commencement Ceremony on May 4, 2024. A total of 329 students participated in the graduation ceremony held at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. Crowley has led […]

William C. Pieczynski Named Ninth President of Nichols College

April 23, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – William C. Pieczynski, current interim president at Nichols College, has been named the ninth president of the nationally ranked business school. The appointment was announced by the Nichols College Board of Trustees and is effective May 1, 2024. “We are thrilled that Bill has accepted our invitation to assume the presidency of […]

April 23 REAL Symposium at Nichols College to showcase impactful projects by students, faculty

April 17, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – The College’s second annual Research, Experiential, and Applied Learning (REAL) Symposium will be held April 23. The day-long symposium serves to celebrate and highlight the many unique and impactful projects of Nichols students and faculty, both in and out of the classroom. Project presenters will share their research as well as experiential […]

Winners of the Nichols College Annual Elevator Speech Competition announced

April 11, 2024

Nichols College held its 12th annual Elevator Speech Competition on April 8 in Daniels Auditorium, yielding four prize winners.   The Elevator Speech Competition is an annual tradition at Nichols College where students test their communication and public speaking skills. Participants are challenged to create and deliver a one-minute speech to Nichols community audience members; awards […]

Ralph Crowley Jr. to deliver Nichols College Commencement Address

April 4, 2024

Pitter to receive honorary degree Dudley, Mass.– Nichols College has announced that Ralph Crowley Jr., president and chief executive officer of Polar Beverages, will give the Commencement Address at the 2024 commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4. Mr. Crowley has led Polar, founded in 1882 and the largest privately owned sparkling beverage bottler in the […]