Nicholls – BALANCED Media|Technology

BALANCED and Nicholls State University Spearhead Data Initiative

Community Manager — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:35:00 +0000

BALANCED, in collaboration with Nicholls State University (NiSU), recently convened in a symposium with 48 stakeholders to showcase the implementation of HEWMEN technology. The symposium underscored the ongoing partnership between BALANCED and NiSU, particularly emphasizing the development of the Data Refinery—a centralized repository of shared data aimed at benefiting industry and government at regional, state, and national levels. During discussions, BALANCED presented its vision for the Data Refinery to Laci Melancon, the newly appointed Executive Director of the NiSU Coastal Center, and received her full support, indicating a shared alignment of objectives.

The success of BALANCED’s University Hub Model, with NiSU serving as its inaugural hub, was highlighted as a pivotal factor in fostering collaboration between academia and regional small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This strategic partnership not only fosters a robust customer base for BALANCED but also delivers mutual advantages to SMEs and the university. Moreover, BALANCED is actively pursuing opportunities to integrate more university hubs into its University Hub Model, with aspirations to extend its reach beyond academia, recognizing that the University Hub Model represents just one avenue through which HEWMEN technology can cultivate its customer base.

BALANCED Partner, Nicholls State, Breaks Ground on Collaborative Coastal Center

Community Manager — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:25:18 +0000

Nicholls State University conducted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction on the Coastal Center at Nicholls State University. The Coastal Center is collaborating with BALANCED, utilizing their HEWMEN^® Technology to address global coastal challenges and access previously unavailable data.

In attendance at the event, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Senator Bret Allain, and Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson highlighted the importance of investing in higher education projects such as the Coastal Center, to which the state contributed $45 million.

At the ceremony coinciding with Nicholls State University’s 75th anniversary, Nicholls State President Jay Clune emphasized the commitment to strengthening the university’s foundation for Louisiana’s prosperous future.

BALANCED Media | Technology is excited to help contribute to this future through the use of HEWMEN technology in collaboration with the upcoming Nichols Coastal Center.

Read about BALANCED’s partnership with Nichols State here

BALANCED Teams Up with Nicholls Coastal Center in $1.5 Million Partnership

BALANCED Sponsors Nicholls State University for Record Breaking Give-N-Day

Community Manager — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:27:43 +0000

The Nicholls Foundation, recently achieved a remarkable milestone by raising over $1 million through its sixth Give-N-Day event. This year’s event garnered the highest number of donors, donations, and funds ever recorded, with over $265,000 raised from 1,587 donors and 2,188 donations. The generous contributions will benefit 130 Nicholls organizations, with each receiving at least one gift. The event saw tremendous support from Nicholls alumni, with over 25% of donors identifying as alumni. Donations poured in from 39 states and 11 countries, breaking previous records. The Nicholls Foundation’s Executive Director, Jeremy Becker, expressed gratitude for the university and community’s support and promised an even more impactful event in the future.

BALANCED proudly sponsored Nicholls State University’s Geomatics program led by Dr. Balaji Ramachandran’s research. The Geomatics program equips students with essential skills in land surveying, construction surveying, and mapping. The Geomatics program equips students with essential skills in land surveying, construction surveying, and mapping. Through this program, students receive the necessary resources and opportunities to excel in their studies and prepare for positions in these related fields. These endeavors exemplified BALANCED’s commitment to fostering academic growth and community development, leading to their sponsorship of this program.

BALANCED also offered its monetary support to the Colonel Esports program, an organization dedicated to competitive gaming and community involvement. This sponsorship provides students with opportunities to pursue their passion for esports and develop valuable leadership and coaching skills.

To learn more about this outstanding achievement and the impact it will have on Nicholls State University, click on the link https://www.nicholls.edu/news/2023/03/30/nicholls-foundation-raises-over-1-million-after-its-sixth-give-n-day/

Additional information on Geomatics can be found here: https://www.nicholls.edu/applied-sciences/

And if you are interested in the Colonel Esports program, you can find more info here: https://www.nicholls.edu/club-sports/esports/

BALANCED Teams Up with Nicholls Coastal Center in $1.5 Million Partnership

Community Manager — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:46:00 +0000

BALANCED Media | Technology is pleased to announce an impactful partnership fueled by a generous $1.5 million donation from Lafourche Parish. This collaboration with Nicholls State University and the Coastal Center holds great promise for the company and its shareholders.

The donation will drive the development of the Nicholls State University Data Refinery at the Coastal Center, a cutting-edge platform powered by BALANCED’s innovative HEWMEN^® technology. This platform will enable the consolidation and accessibility of vital information about Lafourche Parish. The Coastal Center, set to open in early 2024, will become a premier research facility, focusing on preserving and restoring the coastal ecosystem while bolstering community resilience.

This strategic partnership positions BALANCED at the forefront of technology-driven solutions for the Gulf Coast region. BALANCED Media | Technology is grateful for Lafourche Parish’s support and is excited about the positive impact this partnership will have on the company’s future and the coastal region as a whole.

Read the Nicholls State press release:

Nicholls signs partnership agreement with BALANCED Media | Technology