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.