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Student Profile: Kristina Murphy, A Continuing Education
September 21, 2020
Nichols senior Kristina Murphy, from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, recalls her college search during senior year in high school. “I wanted to go to a smaller school and didn’t want to go too far. On the campus tour, I really liked how they had small class sizes and I realized that this was the place for […]
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September 10, 2020
Where were you on 9/11? We talked with professors who are experts in the field of counterterrorism studies about the impact that fateful day has had on education and society. “In the first couple years, teaching about 9/11 was very raw and emotional because everyone would talk about where they were that day,” Professor Boyd […]
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Nichols College President Susan West Engelkemeyer Announces Plan For 2021 Retirement, Capping A Decade Of Visionary Leadership
September 9, 2020
Nichols College President Susan West Engelkemeyer, Ph.D., has announced plans to retire in June, following the 2020-21 academic year. Dr. Engelkemeyer, who was appointed the seventh president of Nichols in 2011, shared the news in a September 8 memo to the college community. “These years have been the highlight of my professional […]
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August 27, 2020
Nichols College is among the top colleges in the Northeast, according to The Princeton Review, the nationally known education services company. Nichols was one of 224 colleges named to the “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region” website feature posted August 18. The Princeton Review features colleges and universities that are considered academically […]
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August 13, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced most colleges to shift from in-person to online instruction last spring, Nichols College was quick to adapt because of its experience with HyFlex, an educational model used in its graduate programs that allows students to attend class synchronously either in-person or remotely. Nichols will continue to draw […]
Read More about Grant From Davis Educational Foundation To Enhance Training In The Digital Classroom At Nichols CollegeNichols College To Provide Free Covid-19 Testing As Part Of Comprehensive Return-To-Campus Plan
July 27, 2020
In careful preparation for its return to campus operations this fall, Nichols College has committed to providing free regular COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, and staff. The testing is part of a comprehensive plan designed to help ensure the safety of the college community. Other initiatives include the incorporation of personal protection
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July 21, 2020
Nichols College has been recognized as a 2020-2021 College of Distinction for providing a dynamic undergraduate experience and preparing its graduates for success in the workforce. Nichols was among some 370 colleges and universities nationwide and 14 in Massachusetts to be selected for the Best Colleges of Distinction 2020 list. In addition, the college […]
Read More about Nichols College Earns National Recognition As A College Of DistinctionBison On The Front Lines Of COVID-19
July 1, 2020
Here’s an understatement: 2020 has been an interesting year so far. In addition to the many behavioral and societal changes we’ve experienced, this year has seen new vocabulary sneak into our everyday conversations: social distancing, COVID-19, quarantining, PPE, and — essential workers. You’ve likely seen these essential workers stocking shelves at […]
Read More about Bison On The Front Lines Of COVID-19Amidst Pandemic, A Bison Gives Back
July 1, 2020
Maegan Roy ’22 spends her quarantine going on 7-mile bike rides, reading, and working out. But between it all, she’s delivering “batches” of food primarily to elderly residents in her community, striving to make a small but impactful difference while earning an income as an Instacart shopper. “I wanted to keep busy. Why not help […]
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The Guy With The Bison Tattoo
June 18, 2020
You may have seen Marc Creegan in the classroom teaching. Perhaps you remember meeting him while you were participating in a mock interview on campus. Maybe you recognize him in his signature crocheted bison hat at a hockey game. You might have seen him at a Men of Distinction event. Or maybe it’s the distinctive […]
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Go Route: How A Bison Made A Big Play In Business
May 20, 2020
When Michael Pina transferred to Nichols College it was more than educational – it was transformational. Pina, who graduated from Nichols this year, is the founder of QB Velocity, a football program that helps build the skills and confidence of young players, providing them with mentorship and training. He was also starting quarterback for the […]
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Student Profile: A State Trooper In The Making
May 11, 2020
Earlier this month, Desiree Rivera graduated from Nichols in only three years, an achievement built on taking college courses through a high school program offered at the University of Connecticut. The Criminal Justice major will be entering the law enforcement field with a head start at the age of 20. It also means that she […]
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