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Jean Beaupre, Ed.D., discusses women’s leadership in Worcester Business Journal

February 8, 2023

The Worcester Business Journal discussed the state of women’s leadership in Central Massachusetts with Jean Beaupre, Ed.D., Dean of the School of Business and lead researcher for the Susan West Engelkemeyer Institute for Women’s Leadership at Nichols College, in a story published earlier this week. A recent departure has left Central Massachusetts publicly traded companies […]

National media interview Mauri Pelto, Ph.D., on loss of large glacier near Seattle

February 2, 2023

The research of Professor Mauri Pelto, Ph.D., scientist and top glaciologist, was the focus of a several news stories by major national media outlets following Pelto’s report that the large Hinman Glacier in Washington state has melted away, an observation based on a field expedition he conducted with his research team. Pelto discussed with media […]

Nichols College graduate degrees ranked nationally as top online master’s programs in business

January 26, 2023

DUDLEY, MA – Nichols College has been recognized as having several of the top online master’s degree programs nationally in leadership, accounting and business administration in a recent ranking. In Online Master’s Degrees rankings, the college’s Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) degree program earned No. 2 in the country. The Master in Business […]

Professor of Economics Hans Despain, Ph.D., interview: CGTN America, Global Business

January 25, 2023

Hans Despain, Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Economics at Nichols College, explains the U.S. Congressional debt ceiling debate for an international audience on news outlet CGTN America. We need a bipartisan agreement or else … what? Despain explains how Congressional action might impact the pocketbooks of typical investors, clarifies that the current debate is not […]

Nichols College Undergraduate Online program recognized as “Best,” rises in U.S. News & World Report rankings

January 25, 2023

DUDLEY, MA – Nichols College has earned “Best” status in the 2023-24 US News & World Report Best Online Bachelor’s Programs rankings. The college was ranked #129 out of 384 colleges nationally, rising more than 146 spots from last year. Nichols College is listed as offering the highest ranked online bachelor’s business program in Central […]

Shrewsbury native and Nichols College alumnus commits $100,000 to support presidential initiatives

January 12, 2023

January 10, 2023 Shrewsbury native and Nichols College alumnus commits $100,000 to support presidential initiatives DUDLEY, Mass. – David Bedard, a 1986 graduate of Nichols College, has committed $100,000 to support strategies designed to increase the prominence of Nichols regionally and nationally, a priority of Nichols President Glenn M. Sulmasy, JD, LL.M. “We are on […]

Nichols College hosts expert panel featuring diverse viewpoints on US economy

November 22, 2022

Nichols College hosted a thought-provoking economic discussion on Thursday, November 17, 2022 to inaugurate the President’s Lecture Series, a forum dedicated to addressing issues of national importance while elevating public discourse through lively, respectful and spirited debate.

Nichols College supports veteran cause with 22 laps

November 22, 2022

DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College President Glenn M. Sulmasy, JD, LL.M, presented donations totaling more than $1,600 to Bill Moore, founder, CEO and president of Project New Hope Inc., representing funds raised from the college’s annual Sweat for Vets 22 Laps event held on November 10. The charity event, which is sponsored by the Veteran […]

Nichols College surges into US News Best Colleges rankings

September 13, 2022

DUDLEY, MA – Nichols College has earned recognition in the 2022-23 US News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In the competitive Regional Universities North category, the college was ranked #34 as a Top Performer in Social Mobility and #121 overall out of a pool of 181 ranked institutions. The Regional Universities-North category covers a geographic area […]

Nichols College officially opens academic year with Convocation

September 6, 2022

The Class of 2026 received a resounding Bison welcome on August 31, as Nichols College officially opened the academic year with the 2022 Convocation. The incoming class processed across Center Road and over Budleigh Hill amid cheers and applause from hundreds of upperclassmen, faculty, and staff lining the walkway. As they entered the Athletic Center, […]

As Bison kickoff the 2022 season, Assistant Coach Acres reflects on Green Bay Packers summer fellowship

August 24, 2022

DUDLEY, Mass. As the Nichols College Bison football team returns to practice for the 2022 season, offensive line graduate assistant coach Qamar Acres will bring new insights and greater experience to his role on the sidelines, thanks to a summer fellowship he completed with the Green Bay Packers. Acres was one of 12 coaches who […]

World-renowned glaciologist at Nichols College embarks on 39th climate change visit to the North Cascades

July 26, 2022

Mauri Pelto, PhD, professor of environmental science and associate provost at Nichols College, is heading into the field for the 39th consecutive summer to measure and communicate the impact of climate change on glaciers of the North Cascades in Washington.