Nichols College honored on April 23, 2019, the following students with academic awards, certifications, and scholarships for outstanding performance in their respective fields of study and programs of interest. The seniors will graduate at the College’s May 11 Commencement at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. EDWIN L. HUBBARD FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS Kyle Desjardins, sophomore accounting […]
Month: April 2019
Thunder Update: He Loves New York
Our Bison is getting closer! Thunder is “waking up in a city that doesn’t sleep.” Before he arrives in Dudley to become the “King of our Hill,” he is spending a little time in New York, New York to do some of the touristy things (aka – port and customs). So, patient we shall be […]
Nichols Sophomore Launches Uber-like Business to Provide Safe Transportation for Students
Mobile Whip is Another Example of Bison Building Brands By LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE DUDLEY, Mass.—One thing’s for sure: If you want to be a business leader, you’ve got to first become a Bison. Jared Williamson is one of many entrepreneurial students at Nichols College taking what they learn in the classroom and applying it […]
Nichols Counterterrorism Studies Professor Ardian Shajkovci Shares Perspective on Bombings in Sri Lanka
Nichols College Adjunct Professor of Counterterrorism Studies Ardian Shajkovci, Ph.D., director of research and a senior research fellow at the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism (ICSVE) in Washington, D.C., attended a United Nations conference in February at one the hotels that was bombed on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Below, he offers his perspective […]
Sound of Music: Nichols Bison Singers to Perform First Concert April 29
By LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE The Hill is alive … with the sound of music! Bison Singers, an 11-member group of Nichols College students, launched at the start of spring semester and has spent the past couple months learning music and vocal techniques. In fact, their rehearsals are often enjoyed by those working in the library. […]
STUDENT PROFILE: Nichols Criminal Justice Major Ashley Corcoran on Mission to Work for FBI
By RONALD SCHACHTER DUDLEY, Mass.—Nichols College junior Ashley Corcoran of Wrentham, Mass., is strong. For the past three years, she’s excelled in criminal justice and recently won that major’s most prestigious scholarship. Not to mention that she can deadlift 250 lbs.—a way station in her training as a competitive body builder. “There are so many ways […]
Nichols Class of 2019 ‘Presents a Unique Situation’: 5 Seniors with Perfect GPA
While Nichols College’s Class of 2019 boasts five students who have achieved a 4.0 GPA, only one of them could offer the valedictory address at this year’s Commencement, which will be held Saturday, May 11, at the DCU Center in Worcester. “The Class of 2019 presents us with a unique situation,” said Professor Mauri S. […]
Author, Declutter Expert Mary Carlomagno Delivers Inspiring Keynote at EWIB Conference
Nationally renowned clutter control expert and author Mary Carlomagno—who was a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”—delivered the keynote address at the 9th annual Empowering Women in Business Conference (EWIB) at Nichols College Thursday, April 4, in Daniels Auditorium. The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) at Nichols College hosts the conference, which is designed to […]
Junior Ben Carbone Wins Top Prize in 7th Annual Nichols Elevator Speech Competition
This exercise helps students feel comfortable speaking in front of an audience and gives them a chance to practice being articulate, concise, and meaningful while delivering a powerful message. Being able to give effective presentations will no doubt be a beneficial skill for these whole leaders to have in their future careers. By LORRAINE […]
Nichols Launches New Business Concentrations in Marketing Analytics, Digital and Social Media Marketing
By LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE DUDLEY, Mass.—Nichols College has launched for fall 2019 two new marketing concentrations, “digital and social media marketing”and “marketing analytics,” to meet the increasing demand for marketing professionals with these skills. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that employment of marketing managers, sales agents, and advertising and promotion managers is expected […]