President Nicklow In The News

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March 30, 2023

2023/03/30

 is first to report that John Nicklow will be Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s sixth president.

 reports that John Nicklow is leaving University of New Orleans to lead Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

New Orleans TV stations ,  and  announce that John Nicklow is leaving the University of New Orleans for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s student newspaper, , reported on John Nicklow's hiring as the university's new president. 

 reports on the departure of University of New Orleans President John Nicklow to assume the top spot at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

 and  feature the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ news release announcing John Nicklow's hiring.

The  reports on John Nicklow's departure and speaks to University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson.

 features a lengthy story on John Nicklow coming to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ as the university's sixth president.

March 31, 2023 2023/03/31 John Nicklow's new job as president of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is the topic of an article in
April 27, 2023 2023/04/27 John Nicklow's hiring at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is included in  Transitions section.  
May 5, 2023 2023/05/05  features John Nicklow's new job in its feature on new university leaders. 
April 6, 2023

2023/04/06

A leading Florida statewide news outlet, , featured news of John Nicklow's hiring at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

July 30, 2023

2023/07/30

Florida Today covers Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s summer commencement, which featured John Nicklow's  since he was hired as president. 

July 31, 2023 2023/07/31 John Nicklow's  illuminated a Sunday front-page article in Florida Today. He was also the . 
April 4, 2023 2023/04/04  publishes a Q&A with John Nicklow. 
Sept. 12, 2023 2023/09/12 The Crimson, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s student newspaper, features a column from John Nicklow about . 
Sept. 13, 2023 2023/09/13 John Nicklow and his vision for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ were the topic of the cover story in
Nov. 1, 2023 2023/11/01 John Nicklow's State of the University address and news of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s enrollment surge were covered in .
Nov. 22, 2023 2023/11/22 November's Presidential Perspectives from John Nicklow was featured as the .  
Dec. 1, 2023 2023/12/01 John Nicklow and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ are featured in . 
Jan. 26, 2024 2024/01/26

 about the university's new strategic plan.

Elsewhere in Florida Today, Nicklow explains Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s bright future as a powerhouse of innovation and community impact .

July 25, 2023 2023/07/25

John Nicklow appears on , where he discusses the university's exciting future.

Feb. 22, 2024 2024/02/22

John Nicklow discusses Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s strategic plan on an episode of .

Feb. 26, 2024 2024/02/26

 features John Nicklow's February Presidential Perspectives update as its Education Spotlight.

March 15, 2024 2024/03/15

John and Stacy Nicklow are profiled in the cover story of .  

March 27, 2024 2024/03/27

 features John Nicklow's March Presidential Perspective update as its Education Spotlight.

March 29, 2024 2024/03/29

John Nicklow is the focus of the .

April 4, 2024 2024/04/04

John Nicklow speaks about why a new medical school on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ campus is good for the Space Coast community in .   

June 28, 2024 2024/06/28

"It's exciting news," John Nicklow tells  about the university's new economic impact analysis.  

July 1, 2024 2024/07/01

John Nicklow talks to  about using the university's economic impact analysis to help guide future growth and programming.   

July 16, 2024 2024/07/16

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announced a partnership, and John Nicklow spoke to  about its impact and importance on campus and beyond.

President Nicklow and this exciting announcement were also the focus of a story on .   

Aug. 7, 2024 2024/08/07

John Nicklow's announcement that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust, coupled with the arrival of new planes to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Aviation, generated substantial media coverage.

The Central Florida television stations , ,  and  covered the announcement. On the print front,  featured a massive gallery from the event and  reported the big news.    

Aug. 12, 2024 2024/08/12

Fall orientation and move-in happened over the weekend and John Nicklow was there to lend a helping hand, as an  and   in Florida Today illustrated.  picked up the story. 

Sept. 18, 2024 2024/09/18

John Nicklow is the guest on , the recurring interview program on WFIT that highlights the people and programs at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­. Nicklow discussed the university's strategic plan with host Wes Sumner.    

Sept. 25, 2024 2024/09/25 John Nicklow is the focus of the  from UK-based Times Higher Education. He touches on the university's strategic plan, the space industry and the value of diversity. 
Nov. 20, 2024 2024/11/20 John Nicklow was featured in the photos and article from   on the Night of Fire event in Orlando with Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ partner Larsen Motorsports.  
Nov. 24, 2024 2024/11/24 November's Presidential Perspectives video from John Nicklow was featured as the  as the news outlet seeks to share the president's Thanksgiving messaging with the community.  
Dec. 16, 2024 2024/12/16 John Nicklow talks about exciting education connections between Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and the U.S. Space Force's STARCOM unit in  that also featured insights from STARCOM commander (and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ commencement speaker) Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba. 
Jan. 8, 2025 2025/01/08 John Nicklow speaks about Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s involvement in space manufacturing and workforce initiatives in  on NASA and a new space consortium. 
Jan. 1, 2025 2025/01/01 In , John Nicklow joins a host of Florida leaders, from U.S. Sen. Rick Scott to KSC Director Janet Petro, in offering his thoughts on what has him excited about 2025.  
Feb. 20, 2025 2025/02/20 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ announced the opening of its Vertex innovation hub in a that featured John Nicklow's insights into the value and impact the facility will create. 
Feb. 24, 2025 2025/02/24 Transformative partnerships are a key facet of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s strategic plan and a powerful tool to supercharge the impact of industry-education connections, John Nicklow wrote in a .  
Feb. 25, 2025 2025/02/25 John Nicklow announces the launch of Vertex on WFIT's program. 
April 2, 2025 2025/04/02 John Nicklow and Vertex were featured in a from the facility's innovation expo event.   
April 12, 2025 2025/04/12 Area leaders joined John Nicklow and the campus community at the groundbreaking for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s student housing complex. The story was covered with a (also on ) and .  
May 10, 2025 2025/05/10 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s spring commencement, including insightful remarks from host John Nicklow and keynote speaker Mike Moses, was the focus of multimedia coverage from Florida Today: A (also on ), and . 
June 11-12, 2025 2025/06/11 John Nicklow traveled to Patrick Space Force Base to announce a powerful new education partnership. The news was covered across the region, including   and in Orlando; and on the Space Coast; and for a national spotlight. 
July 3, 2025 2025/07/03 John Nicklow was among the national, state and community leaders asked by to offer their thoughts on the meaning of Independence Day. 
Aug. 10-11, 2025 2025/08/10 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ welcomed incoming students for move-in Saturday, and John Nicklow was on hand for some special greetings. covered the exciting day with an article and , and NBC affiliate captured the buzz.      
Aug. 12, 2025 2025/08/12 John Nicklow speaks about Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s rising enrollment and STEM success in an article in the looking at the university's bright future.   
Sept. 12, 2025 2025/09/12 In , John Nicklow speaks about the partnership between Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and campus-based Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Oct. 22, 2025 2025/10/22 John Nicklow was named to the , Florida Trend's annual publication highlighting the 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. was one of 31 honorees in education.
Oct. 23, 2025 2025/10/23 John Nicklow and the university's Master Plan were the focus of exploring the school's ambitious roadmap to potential future campus development.  
Oct. 28, 2025 2025/10/28 John Nicklow offered his thoughts on the importance and valor of first responders for an article on National First Responders Day in .
Dec. 14, 2025 2025/12/14 John Nicklow is featured in photos in of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s fall commencement ceremonies.  
Dec. 19, 2025 2025/12/19 John Nicklow speaks to for its front-page story on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ women's soccer team's national championship victory.   
Dec. 19, 2025 2025/12/19

John Nicklow was featured across Florida Today's multimedia coverage of the topping-off ceremony at Crimson Crossing, the university's newest housing complex: In , and .    

Dec. 28, 2025 2025/12/28 covered the Crimson Crossing topping off, quoting John Nicklow and featuring photographs of him and other university and project leaders.
Jan. 29, 2026 2026/01/29

Speaking to , the economic intelligence outlet from Capital Analytics Associates, John Nicklow offers insights into how Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is using planning, partnerships and technology to supercharge its education and keep pace with the evolving workforce in Florida and beyond.

Feb. 17, 2026 2026/02/17

John Nicklow speaks about and how Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is and will continue to be a key provider of highly skilled workers for this sector and other high-tech areas. 

March 23, 2026 2026/03/23

John Nicklow is featured in discussing what makes Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ unique and how the university is well positioned for future growth. 

April 20, 2026 2026/04/20

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ earned the Military Friendly School designation in 2026, and in Brevard Business News, John Nicklow talks about since its founding by a World War II veteran nearly 70 years ago.   

April 24, 2026 2026/04/24

John Nicklow spoke to about the powerful university/industry nexus that is Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase. 

May 5, 2026 2026/05/05

John Nicklow speaks to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s about recent university highlights and successes.   

June 1, 2026 2026/06/01

John Nicklow highlighted Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s powerful nexus of education and workforce development in an article in on the Space Coast.  

June 8, 2026 2026/06/08

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ students have once again been recognized as Astronaut Scholars by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. John Nicklow spoke to about the prestigious program.   

June 26, 2026 2026/06/26

Space Coast Daily reported on John Nicklow and representatives from Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman serving as panelists discussing at the Florida Economic Development Council's IGNITE Annual Conference at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.     

July 1, 2026 2026/07/01

John Nicklow and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ are featured extensively in on the partners and organizations contributing to workforce development on the Space Coast.    

Aug. 11, 2026 2026/08/11

John Nicklow and dozens of tireless student volunteers helped incoming students move into their residence halls ahead of the fall 2026 semester. Their good work was featured in a .   

Aug. 13, 2026 2026/08/13

John Nicklow and key community and business leaders cut the ribbon on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s new Crimson Crossing housing complex, and multiple media outlets covered the exciting news. Florida Today had a , with Nicklow and . Central Florida TV stations and ABC affiliate covered the event. in Melbourne posted a gallery and article. Beyond the Space Coast, the and the respected commercial real estate news site brought the news to wider audiences.