Nicholls State University

Hate Act – Nicholls has an obligation to create and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment for all members of the university community. As a public institution, we are bound by court rulings that expression, even hateful expression, cannot be punished based…

Students, faculty, and staff have the freedom to discuss any topic that presents itself. Students and faculty may assemble and engage in spontaneous expressive activity as long as such activity is not unlawful and does not materially and substantially disrupt the functioning…

Nicholls State University views free speech as fundamental to democracy and the mission of higher education...Nicholls State is committed to the lawful expression of ideas on our campus by students, administrators, faculty, staff and invited guests as provided under the First Amendment…