FEATURED NEWS
Alumni
CohnReznick Foundation Established ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Scholarship Honoring Alumnus Barry Melancon
THIBODAUX, La. – The CohnReznick Foundation contributed $50,000 to establish the Barry Melancon Accounting Endowed Scholarship at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. The contribution honors the legacy of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ alumnus Barry Melancon, certified public accountant, chartered global management accountant and retired CEO …
College of Liberal Arts
Tickets on Sale for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Players Performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace†by Joseph Kesselring
THIBODAUX, La. – Tickets are on sale for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Players’ performance of Joseph Kesselring’s classic ...
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Feature
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ to Host Ninth Annual Give-N-Day on March 10
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ will host its ninth annual Give-N-Day on Tuesday, March ...
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NICHOLLS NEWS
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE
January 23, 2026
Due to the impending winter weather and uncertainty of conditions, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ will close on Monday, January 26, and all classes and scheduled campus activities are ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Geomatics Received $10K Surveying Education Award
January 13, 2026
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s geomatics program received the 2025 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Education Award. This $10,000 award recognizes ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Society of Human Resource Management Received $10K Contribution
January 7, 2026
SHRM
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Society of Human Resource Management received a $10,000 contribution from Pamela Trepagnier in support of the organization’s growing enrollment and competition ...
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2,681 ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Students Named to Summer and Fall 2025 Honors Lists
December 19, 2025
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ named 2,681 students to honors lists for the summer and fall 2025 semesters. Undergraduate students enrolled full-time at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Continues Sustainable Campus Hydration Initiative
December 4, 2025
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Keep ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Beautiful
THIBODAUX, La. – Through a University Affiliate Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ will be able to install more bottle filling stations across ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Alumna and Athletic Hall of Famer Drafted in Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
December 1, 2025
Athletics Hall of Fame Women’s Professional Baseball League
THIBODAUX, La. – Amanda Gianelloni, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ alumna and member of the Athletics Hall of Fame, was drafted as the eighth overall selection in the first ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Professor Recipient of $50,000 Award
December 1, 2025
Department of English Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Phi Kappa Phi Mary Todd Sabbatical Award
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Michael S. Martin, associate professor of English, modern languages, and cultural studies at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, has been selected by The ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Hosted Beam Signing to Commemorate New Nursing Building
November 17, 2025
Nursing Thibodaux Regional Health System
THIBODAUX, La. – In October, a commemorative beam was signed and welded into place on the construction site of the new building that will expand ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Music Department set to Host Sound Unbound Concert
November 4, 2025
Sound Unbound
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s Music Department and the Encore Guild will host a new musical performance event set to take place on Tuesday, ...
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Morgan City Oilfield Rodeo Continues Support for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ PETSM & Veterans
THIBODAUX, La. – The Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo and Golf Scramble has donated $10,400 to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Department of Petroleum Engineering Technology and ...
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Colonel Athletic Association Announces Big 5 Family Plaza at Boucvalt Athletic Complex
October 20, 2025
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ recently announced the naming of the Big 5 Family Plaza at the Boucvalt Athletic Complex – a gameday gathering ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™ Al Danos College of Business to Host Open House
October 17, 2025
Open House
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s Al Danos College of Business invites students, parents and community members to its annual Open House on Saturday, Nov. ...
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U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Rankings for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½
October 2, 2025
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ ranks at No. 2 in Louisiana for Top Public Regional Universities in the South and Best Regional Universities for ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ to Boost Enrollment with “Career Ready Colonels†Plan
September 19, 2025
THIBODAUX, La. – This year, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is undergoing a 10-year reaffirmation process through its accrediting body. Part of this process involves the development of a ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Third Annual Wine Tasting, Scholarship Fundraising Event
September 18, 2025
Bon Vin
THIBODAUX, La. – Bon Vin: An A+ Wine Tasting is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Unveils Newly Renovated Spaces for Bridge to Independence Program
September 12, 2025
Bridge to Independence
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the renovated spaces for its Bridge to Independence program. This project was ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Scholarship for Thibodaux High School Graduates
September 8, 2025
scholarships
THIBODAUX, La. – The William and Brenda Bush Family Trust contributed $105,000 to create the Bush Family Endowed scholarship benefitting ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ students who are graduates ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Geomatics Supported by Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund
September 5, 2025
Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund
THIBODAUX, La. – The Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund donated $50,000 to support scholarships and programming for students in the Wm. Clifford Smith School of Engineering’s ...
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Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy Signs MOU with Propeller Club of Port of New Orleans
September 3, 2025
THIBODAUX, La. – The Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy and the Propeller Club of Port of New Orleans signed a MOU at a reception that ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ to Honor Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Wilson with Plaque Presentation
September 2, 2025
THIBODAUX, La. – ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ invites the community to a plaque presentation ceremony honoring basketball legend Larry Wilson set to take place on Saturday, ...
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FACULTY NEWS
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Physics Professor Named LSTA Outstanding Educator
March 16, 2023
Dr. Chadwick Young Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Chad Young, professor of physics at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, was named the 2022 Winner of the Louisiana Science Teachers Association William ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Biology Course Travels to Coast for Workshop
February 24, 2023
Dr. Gary LaFleur Dr. Himanshu Raje Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Graduate students in ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™ Environmental Law and Policy course traveled to Grand Isle, Port Fourchon, Golden Meadow and Lockport as part of ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Dean Elected President of the Southern Business Administration Association
February 23, 2023
AACSB Accreditation Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey, dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of management, was elected president of the Southern Business Administration ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Assistant Professor of Art Published in Art & Antiques Magazine
February 23, 2023
Dr. Ashley Busby Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Ashley Busby, assistant professor of Art at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, published an article titled “Going Her Own Way†on the art of Dorothy ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Dean Named to Board of Directors of the Environment & Health Council of Louisiana
February 14, 2023
Dr. John Doucet Environment and Health Council of Louisiana Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Professor and ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Dean of Sciences and Technology Dr. John Doucet has been named to the Board of Directors of ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Professors Speak on Student Success & Faculty Development
February 13, 2023
Center for Teaching Excellence Dr. Ashley Busby Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Assistant Professor of Art History Dr. Ashley Busby and Professor of Art Trisha Rabalais provided a conference presentation entitled “Building a Community ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Names Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies
February 6, 2023
Dr. Chris Bonvillain Faculty University Graduate Studiesies
THIBODAUX, La. — ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ has named Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies. “I look forward to the challenges and responsibilities of my ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Biology Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
January 12, 2023
Dr. Ramaraj Boopathy Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Distinguished Service Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Raj Boopathy received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Bioprocessing Association for ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Art Professor Presents at Renaissance Society of America Conference
January 11, 2023
Dr. Deborah Cibelli Faculty Fracesco Salviati
THIBODAUX, La. — ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Professor of Art Dr. Deborah Cibelli presented an art history paper at the Renaissance Society of America’s Virtual 2022 conference hosted ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Names Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing
January 3, 2023
Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ has named Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing. Engolio will assume the role from Dr. Sue Westbrook, ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Assistant Professor of Art Delivers Presentation and Awarded for Virtual Reality Animation
December 8, 2022
Faculty Marjan Khatibi
THIBODAUX, La. — ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Assistant Professor of Art Marjan Khatibi delivered a presentation at the SURFACE Educators Conference that was part of the larger AIGA ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Names Dr. Melanie Boudreaux as MBA Director
December 2, 2022
Faculty Melanie Boudreaux
THIBODAUX, La. — Dr. Melanie Boudreaux has been named the new Director of the Master of Business Administration program at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.Ìý Dr. Boudreaux, ...
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Management Professor Earns Two APS Research Awards
June 11, 2020
Faculty Melanie Boudreaux
THIBODAUX, La. — A ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ management instructor received two research awards from the Association for Psychological Science. Harvey Peltier Endowed Professor Melanie Boudreaux ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Librarian Tabbed as Featured Speaker for National Webinar Series
May 29, 2020
Brandy Burbante Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — A ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ librarian is a featured speaker during the ACRL-Choice webinar series next month. Brandy Burbante, head of technical services ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Art Professor Has Works Selected to National Exhibit
December 4, 2019
Deb Lillie Faculty Photography
THIBODAUX, La. — The University of Michigan has selected the works of a ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ art professor for a new show. The Matthaei Botanical ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Education Professor Heads to National English Educator Conference
November 21, 2019
Anthony Kunkel Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — A ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ professor will discuss the power of poetry during a national educators conference that began today. Dr. Anthony Kunkel will take ...
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Art Professor’s Work Exhibited in National Competition
October 9, 2019
Art Faculty Joseph Holsapple
THIBODAUX, La. — A ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ art professor’s work was selected for display at the 32nd annual Northern National Art Competition (NNAC). Associate Professor ...
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Biology Instructor to Visit Indonesia as World Class Professor
July 31, 2019
Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — A ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ biology professor has been selected to visit Indonesia in August as part of the World Class Professor program. Dr. Raj ...
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Names Education Dean, Changes to Academic Structure
June 11, 2019
Faculty
THIBODAUX, La. — ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is excited to welcome Dr. Scot Rademaker as the dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. ...
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