Nichols College has received a $25,000 gift from 1967 graduate James W. Coghlin Sr., chairman and co-founder of Westborough-based Coghlin Companies Inc., a family-owned engineering and manufacturing firm; along with his wife Nancy and their family, of the 15-40 Connection, a non-profit organization aimed at educating and empowering people about early cancer detection. The James […]
Students
Nichols College Celebrates Class of 2018 at Commencement Ceremony
BY LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE WORCESTER, Mass.—At their May 5, 2018, graduation from Nichols College, 499 students in the Class of 2018 were advised by one of their own (who just happened to be a famous Hollywood movie producer) to never let fear stand in their way of pursuing their dreams. “You are all about to […]
Nichols Business Students Place in Top 4 at Annual Negotiation Competition
BY LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE WACO, Texas—A team of Nichols College students won fourth place at the annual Baylor Business Negotiation Competition April 6, 2018, at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Participating were junior marketing majors Ian Spencer of Hawthorne, N.J., and Benjamin Campbell of Duluth, Minn.; and sophomore finance major Vincent Crivello of Rosemere, Quebec, Canada. The […]
Enter 4th Annual ‘President for a Day’ Contest
It’s that time of year again! All full-time undergraduate day students are welcome to submit an application to serve as Nichols College’s “President for a Day”; the deadline is March 7 at 4 p.m. In this 4th annual “President for a Day” contest, President Susan West Engelkemeyer is excited to swap roles with a full-time […]
Nichols to Host Relay for Life to Benefit American Cancer Society
Nichols College is hosting its first Relay for Life on Sunday, April 8, from 2 to 8 p.m. Relay for Life is a community-based fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, which organizes more than 5,000 such events across the world every year. Join the Nichols College community in supporting the goal of Relay for […]
Hollywood Producer to Deliver Nichols College Commencement Address
BY LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE DUDLEY, Mass.—Nichols College has announced that Hollywood film producer Louis A. Stroller ‘63 will deliver the address at the College’s Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the DCU Center in Worcester. During the ceremony, Stroller will also receive an honorary doctoral degree in communications and media from the College. […]
Nichols College Hacks: Experience Off-Campus Like Never Before
Editor’s Note: Here’s a student-focused article written by an intern in the Nichols College Office of Marketing and Communications about off-campus activities for those without vehicles. We thought it was a fun, informative read you could share with your students. BY KATE-LYNN SCHRAFFA ’18 If you’re having trouble getting off campus, look no further! […]
Nichols College Career Fair Returns Feb. 20
Residents of the Dudley, Oxford, Southbridge, and Webster area (and beyond) are invited to attend the Feb. 20 Nichols College Career and Internship Fair. The event, which will feature recruiters from more than 70 employers, will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Nichols College’s Chalmers Field House on Center Road. Professional attire and […]
Nichols Senior Lands Her First Newspaper Byline
Weekly newspaper The Webster Times published Nichols College senior Ashley Dallaire‘s first bylined article. Dallaire, an intern in the Nichols Public Relations office, wrote about how Nichols students, faculty, and staff help the local community during the holidays. Congratulations to Ashley!
IWL Represents Nichols at Mass. Women’s Conference
A group of eight students represented Nichols College and the Nichols Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) this month at the largest women’s conference in the country, held in Boston. The 13th annual Massachusetts Conference For Women featured keynote speakers Oscar-winning actresses Viola Davis and Meryl Streep, in addition to icons such as Ms. magazine founder […]