Nichols College News

Nichols College alumnus contributes $1 million to advance innovation in data science

January 24, 2024

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College received a $1 million gift from an alumnus of the school who wishes to remain anonymous. The gift will support the innovative work of Nichols faculty and students in advancing knowledge and the critical data science skills needed for today’s workforce.   “Nichols College has been at the forefront of preparing […]

Nichols Senior Advisory Council Members Announced

January 4, 2024

Senior class leaders will advise and partner with college leadership Nichols College Interim President Bill Pieczynski is pleased to announce the members of the Nichols Senior Advisory Council (NSAC) for 2023-2024. This group of 26 seniors, who have played significant leadership roles in the Nichols community, will meet with the President and members of the […]

Nichols College Student Selected for CPCU Society’s NextGen Scholarship

December 20, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College student Ryan Porth of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, was recently awarded the CPCU NextGen Scholarship. The $5,000 award is designed to support higher education opportunities for students pursuing careers within the insurance industry.   The CPCU Society NextGen Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the CPCU Society, an organization that promotes […]

Nichols College donates hundreds of toys to local children

December 14, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College recently donated more than 350 toys to children in the towns of Dudley and Webster, continuing a philanthropic holiday tradition that extends 15 years.   Nichols Athletics collected more than 300 toys as part of their annual team challenge. Each of the College’s 24 varsity sports competed against each other to […]

Nichols business faculty featured in WalletHub

December 14, 2023

Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance Karin Curran, M.B.A., was featured in WalletHub, a personal finance company and website, as one of the experts for their article on budget-friendly celebrations for New Year’s Eve. Curran offered many budget-savings tips for the big night, when establishments are known to hike prices. “Prices go up on NYE […]

Taking financial literacy on the road

November 17, 2023

“Know your numbers” is a common phrase recited by entrepreneurs and accountants alike, designed to inspire business owners and individuals to be mindful of their balance sheets. It’s also a phrase that will be the focus of Professor Karin Curran’s upcoming financial literacy course, taught with the help of Nichols students, to beginning farmers across […]

Nichols College named top employer for veterans; Opens Veterans Lounge on campus 

November 10, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College further strengthened its enduring ties to the nation’s veterans this week, earning national recognition as a top employer for those who have selflessly served, opening the Veterans Lounge on campus, and supporting veterans with a campus-wide fundraiser.  In its annual survey of veteran-friendly employers, Military Times ranked Nichols College third […]

UMass Law and Nichols College establish an accelerated law degree partnership

November 8, 2023

Nichols becomes the 16th undergraduate institution to offer a joint undergraduate and UMass Law degree in six years  UMass Law and Nichols College in Dudley, MA, have announced the signing of an agreement for a 3+3 joint degree program that will give Nichols students the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree and a law degree […]

Pieczynski named interim president

October 17, 2023

The Nichols College Board of Trustees has announced that Acting President and Vice President for Advancement Bill Pieczynski has been named interim president, effective immediately. The full Board unanimously approved Bill’s appointment at its meeting on Thursday, October 12, and is excited that he is available to lead the College through this period of transition. […]

Board Accepts Sulmasy Resignation

October 3, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – The Nichols College Board of Trustees has accepted President Glenn Sulmasy’s resignation, which became effective immediately. The President’s resignation comes amid the College’s third-party investigation, initiated after allegations of misconduct when he served at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy were first reported by CNN. In light of these reports and facts uncovered […]

Nichols College launches graduate Leadership Academy

September 29, 2023

DUDLEY, Mass. – The Graduate School at Nichols College is launching a Leadership Academy designed for professionals looking to advance their careers, with the first session starting on Tuesday, September 26. The Leadership Academy is led by management expert Robin Frkal, Ph.D., Dean of The Graduate School at Nichols College, and features the expertise of […]

Nichols College rises in U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023 DUDLEY, MA – Nichols College has earned recognition in the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In the competitive Regional Universities-North category, the college rose three spots and is ranked #118 overall.  The Regional Universities-North category covers a geographic area from Maryland to Maine, a region densely populated by institutions […]