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THIBODAUX, La. – Carroll Falcon and Anna Falcon Arthurs have committed to the long-term success of the Department of Athletics at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ by pledging to contribute $20,000 for naming rights to the Deanna Hickman Falcon Academic Success Center for student-athletes in the Ellender Memorial Library. The university recognized the Falcon Family’s long standing support and generosity contributed to its athletics department at a reception on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. 

“It means so much to our family to see our mother and wife’s name in that space – a space she would have proudly worked in,” said Dr. Anna Falcon. “My mother spent her career helping student-athletes succeed at their academic goals, and now this space that bears her name will continue to do the same.” 

The Deanna Hickman Falcon Academic Success Center serves as a space for all 350 student-athletes to study, receive tutoring and meet withacademic staff, helping them stay focused on their academic, career and social development. Within the space and at no cost, student-athletes have access to 20 computers and desks, laptops, calculators, school supplies, six lounge sectionals, four multipurpose tables and a dedicated nutrition bar.

The Deanna Hickman Falcon Academic Success Center has elevated the level of support ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ offers its student-athletes, giving them opportunities to develop not only as Division I student-athletes, but as community members and individuals. The distraction-free environment will soon have individual study rooms with expanded technological resources and serve as a space for Athletics to offer student-athletes free psychoeducational testing in partnership with the Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders located on the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ campus.

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics relies on the generous support of donors to support each of its 17 Division 1 sports teams, cheer squad, athletic trainers and 350+ student athletes. Every donor makes a difference and each gift, regardless of size, has a direct impact on all student-athletes here at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.  

The Colonel Athletic Association is the principal fundraising organization of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics Department, providing a way for alumni, family, friends and fans to help ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ student-athletes receive an education while also pursuing their athletic careers. The association’s primary focus is to provide opportunities and support for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Athletics’ most important assets, its people, and to raise funds for facility enhancements and operational expenses. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Suire

Media Relations & Publications Coordinator, 

985.448.4141 or payton.suire@nicholls.edu