Nichols College News

Nichols College and Seven Hills Foundation Launch Innovative Educational Partnership

August 1, 2023

For Immediate Release: DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College today announced a new partnership with Seven Hills Foundation that will offer the Foundation’s employees an enhanced opportunity to pursue master’s, bachelor’s and certificate programs at the region’s top-rated business school. Employees of the global health and human services agency, headquartered in Worcester, Mass., will now be […]

Nichols College names four new members to its Board of Advisors

July 10, 2023

(New Board of Advisors, from top left: Benjamin Carbone, Katelynn Havener Mochun, Alexandra Vojtila, Paul Washburn) DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College has named four new members to its Board of Advisors (BOA). The BOA is an engaged volunteer leadership body that lends its time, talent, and treasure to support the strategic initiatives of the college. […]

Dudley native and Nichols College alumnus commits $100,000 to support local scholarships

June 21, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – Ed Donahue, a 1972 graduate and trustee of Nichols College, has committed $100,000 to support scholarships for students from Dudley, Mass., and the surrounding towns. “Mr. Donahue is an exemplary alumnus, who, for more than 50 years, has consistently given back to Nichols as an exceedingly generous donor and a dedicated and […]

Nichols College appoints Steve Wojnar as Director of Public Safety

June 15, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College President Glenn M. Sulmasy, JD, LL.M, has announced the appointment of Steve Wojnar as Director of Public Safety, effective June 13, 2023. Wojnar most recently served as Police Chief of the Dudley Police Department in Dudley, Massachusetts, a position he served in for 20 years before retiring in 2023. He […]

Nichols College Partners with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

May 31, 2023

First Responders Offered Major Tuition Discounts for Online Master’s Program For Immediate Release: DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College today announces a new partnership with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to assist first responders with pursuing their advanced degrees. 1,700 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers now have the opportunity to enroll in on-line Master’s Degree programs at […]

Nichols College names internationally renowned human resource authority to its Board of Trustees

May 22, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – Michael H. Schuster, PhD, was elected to the Board of Trustees at Nichols College, beginning his term of service at the board’s October 2022 meeting. Dr. Schuster is managing partner at Competitive Human Resources Strategies LLC, and an eminent authority on human resource and compensation strategy, gainsharing and variable pay, and other […]

Nichols Class of 2027 Sets Records

May 18, 2023

From the Office of President Glenn M. Sulmasy, JD, LL.M May 17, 2023 I am delighted to report that the entering Class of 2027 at Nichols College is record setting in many ways. This class will be one of the largest of the past 15 years! In addition, the Class of 2027 represents a significantly […]

Nichols graduates hear from Josh Kraft, President of New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, at commencement

May 9, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – Josh Kraft, President of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and lifelong advocate and supporter of youth, families and communities, delivered the Commencement address during the Nichols College Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 6, 2023. Nearly 300 students participated in the graduation ceremony held at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass, where Kraft was also […]

“Be open to the possibilities,” says James T. Brett at Nichols College Graduate School Commencement

May 5, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – James T. Brett, President and CEO of The New England Council and lifelong champion for people with disabilities, offered wisdom and advice during keynote remarks he delivered during the Nichols College Graduate School Commencement Ceremony on May 4, 2023. Under a large tent on the Shamie lawn on campus, 167 students from […]

Commencements this week: First up is Graduate School, feat. James Brett, New England Council President and CEO, as keynote speaker

May 1, 2023

Commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students to take place this week, feat. dynamic speakers and honorary degree recipients DUDLEY, Mass. – The Nichols College Commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students is set to take place this week, with the Graduate School ceremony first up, taking place on campus at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, […]

Nichols College hosts inaugural REAL Symposium, a celebration of learning

April 20, 2023

On April 18, students, faculty and staff gathered for the inaugural Research, Experiential, and Applied Learning (REAL) Symposium at Nichols College. The event, a celebration of learning, served as a showcase for unique and impactful projects by students and faculty in and out of the classroom. Throughout the day, the campus buzzed with the many […]

Nichols event “A Conversation with Karyn Polito” a success, gains media coverage

April 12, 2023

Nichols is in the news! Nichols College hosted former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito on campus yesterday afternoon for the event, “A Conversation with Karyn Polito,” a dynamic event that was even covered by media outlets including the Worcester Telegram & Gazette as well as Spectrum News 1. For the event, which was sponsored by […]