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Professor Emily Thomas leans in the doorway of Room 304 in Academy Hall at Nichols. On her shoulder rests her black cat plush toy Geillis Duncan, which she named after the young maidservant in 16th century Scotland accused of witchcraft

In History of Witchcraft, students study hysteria of the past up close

October 29, 2025

This fall Nichols students, with the help of their professor, explore the beliefs and myths behind the witches craze of American colonial times.

Nichols College jumps 15 spots in latest U.S. News rankings

October 29, 2025

In the competitive Regional Universities-North category, the College is ranked No. 118 overall. The College also ranks 74th among top earners in social mobility.

The fashion marketing class poses for a group photo in NYC during their trip to Burlington Stores and Penguin Random House offices on September 30

Nichols launches new course in Fashion Marketing

October 6, 2025

A student’s passion sparked the new course connecting style, digital trends and business strategy.

Left to right: Nichols President Bill Pieczynski, Dudley Fire Department Chief Dean Kochanowski and Deputy Chief Erik Spahl

Nichols College donates iPads to Dudley Fire Department to help upgrade FD technology

September 26, 2025

Nichols donated 10 iPads to the fire department during a brief ceremony held at the town’s fire station.

aitlin Baca ’26, Allison Silliman ’26, Provost Dan Borgia, Angelina Coletti ’27, Malik Bel-Jean ’28

At Convocation, students prompted to lead with purpose

August 28, 2025

Members of the Nichols College community gathered on Wednesday, August 27, to formally welcome first-year students to campus during its annual Convocation ceremony.

Mauri Pelto leading a trek through the North Cascades

Nichols professor Mauri Pelto and his research featured on CBS News “Sunday Morning”

August 19, 2025

Pelto was recently spotlighted on CBS News "Sunday Morning” for his research on glacier melt in the North Cascades in Washington state.