As an orientation leader, Nichols students gain experience and career-ready skills in event planning, teamwork, leadership, and motivation. By LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE The Nichols College Office of Student Involvement has appointed 14 students to serve as 2019 Orientation Leaders, mentoring the incoming members of the Class of 2023 and guiding them toward success as […]
Members of the Power 50 can be CEOs, small business owners, college presidents, nonprofit leaders, volunteer heads of community projects, and anyone who can use their influence to make change in Central Massachusetts. By LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE DUDLEY—Worcester Business Journal (WBJ) has named Nichols College President Susan West Engelkemeyer, Ph.D., to its 2019 Power 50 […]
Nichols Sport Management Degree Leads to Boston Red Sox Job By RONALD SCHACHTER Over four years ago, Callie Andrews was accepted by eight colleges. It didn’t take long, however, for the Southbridge, Mass., resident to choose the one closest to home. “Nichols College gave me the best package,” she said, noting that the attraction […]
Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Gives Shout-out to Nichols Student and Entrepreneur Jared Williamson for Starting His Own Business — Mobile Whip By LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE WORCESTER, Mass.—In her May 11, 2019, address to the 505 students graduating from Nichols College, Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito spoke of the importance of having a figurative compass […]
Velasco is an International Success Story By RONALD SCHACHTER DUDLEY, Mass.—Nichols College senior Karen Velasco is about to graduate from this business school focused on leadership, with a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business—as well as a near-perfect grade point average. She also has the pleasure of having to select from several job offers, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
By RONALD SCHACHTER DUDLEY, Mass.—Hope Rudzinski was the last of three siblings to choose Nichols College, but she was not following in the footsteps of an older brother or sister who were already at the College or had graduated. In fact, she and her brother Zach and sister Carlie are triplets, and all currently juniors. […]