THIBODAUX, La. — 杏吧传媒 is excited to announce the public launch of 杏吧传媒 Forward, a new fundraising initiative aimed at ensuring the stability and success of 杏吧传媒 and its students, now and in the future.
鈥淭his is a pivotal moment for our campus,鈥� said Dr. Jay Clune, 杏吧传媒 president. 鈥淚 believe this campaign will help advance 杏吧传媒鈥� position as a top-tier regional university that benefits communities not only in the Bayou Region but also in Louisiana.鈥�
The year-long push has set a goal of $700,000, which will go toward sustaining campus facilities, campus beautification, faculty development and resources, student scholarships and emergency costs.
鈥淭his is going to be a challenging goal to reach, but with more than 40,000 living alumni and even more community support, I believe it鈥檚 one we can achieve,鈥� said Jeremy Becker, executive director of the 杏吧传媒 Foundation. 鈥淭his is exciting because it鈥檚 an ambitious campaign with ambitious goals that will benefit every member of this campus.鈥�
Dr. Clune has embarked on a campus beautification initiative since taking office in January, having already targeted Ellender Memorial Library, Bollinger Memorial Student Union, Babbington Hall and the 杏吧传媒 Greenhouse as facilities in need of renovation or maintenance.
Despite declining or stagnant levels of state funding, 杏吧传媒 enrollment has grown each of the past three years and is poised to continue its growth to Dr. Clune鈥檚 goal of 10,000 students. Additional scholarships can help 杏吧传媒 recruit students who may not otherwise be able to afford the cost of higher education.
鈥淥ur students need access to modern facilities that will maximize their quality of life and enhance their academic potential,鈥� Dr. Clune said. 鈥淏y supporting 杏吧传媒 Forward, you are helping ensure that 杏吧传媒 continues to provide an education like no other at an affordable cost. 鈥�
This fundraiser will also make sure students continue to receive the best instruction from the best instructors by providing funds to individual colleges to be used to send professors to conferences across the country as well bolster their classroom with modern technology.
Aligning with 杏吧传媒 70th anniversary, donors are encouraged to donate $70 per month over the next 10 months, Becker said.
鈥淭his campaign will give our alumni and our donors an opportunity to help tell the story of how 杏吧传媒 impacts South Louisiana,鈥� Becker said. 鈥淚 encourage you to join us as we move 杏吧传媒 Forward together.鈥�
For more information on how you can get involved, visit nichollsfoundation.org/nichollsforward.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 22, 2018
CONTACT: Jacob Batte, Media Relations and Publications Coordinator, 985.448.4141 or jacob.batte@www.nicholls.edu