Naming Opportunities at Nichols College

Naming opportunities at Nichols College are intended to recognize the contributions, accomplishments, generosity, or special efforts of individuals and organizations whose loyal support is vital to our mission. The college offers a number of philanthropic, honorific and academic naming opportunities for facilities and their components; other aspects/items of the college’s physical plant; centers; programs; and scholarships.

The college’s Board of Trustees reviews this list of standing naming opportunities periodically. For more information, please contact the Advancement Office at 866-622-4766 or email.

Buildings & Physical Spaces

Named buildings or building components enhance the character of a college campus, and recognize those who have made a significant impact on the institution.

The following facilities are available to name at 50 percent of their present value:

Academic Building, Admissions & Welcome Center, Athletic & Recreation Center, Chapel, Copper Beach Apartments I & II.

In photo order: Academic Building, Admissions & Welcome Center, Athletic & Recreation Center, Chapel, Copper Beach Apartments I & II.

For information on naming one of these spaces, please contact the Advancement Office:

  • Athletic Fields and Facilities
  • Residence Hall Recreation areas
  • Walkway on Budleigh Hill

Other locations:

  • Classrooms: $100,000
  • Resident Hall rooms: $25,000
  • Benches: $5,000
  • Lamp posts: $1,000

Endowed Funds

Naming opportunities are extended to non-physical assets, typically in the form of endowed gifts. Income from these funds is intended to elevate academic, faculty, and student excellence.

  • Select Academic Programs: $5,000,000
  • Institute for Women’s Leadership: $1,000,000

Endowed Scholarships

  • Full Scholarship: $1,000,000
  • Presidential Scholars Fund: $150,000
  • Endowed Scholarship: $25,000

Endowed Faculty Support

  • Endowed Chair: $2,000,000
  • Named Professorship: $1,000,000

Underwriting Support for Operations/Position: $25,000

Naming opportunities are payable by gifts of cash, pledge (preferably for a length of no longer than five years), and securities, and are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

For more information or questions, please contact the Advancement Office 866-622-4766 or email.