Academic Affairs

Sam Nichols

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Sam Nichols

Vice President for Technology Services

Chief Information Officer

samnichols@retiree.hendrix.edu (501) 505-1525

Academic Background

  • B.S., Arkansas State University, 1983

Alumna Marleigh Hayes ’25 awarded Catalyst Grant supported by the Urban Institute

April 14, 2026 – Hendrix College alumna Marleigh Hayes ’25 is advancing criminal justice reform efforts in Arkansas through her leadership with decARcerate, one of 25 organizations nationwide selected for the Catalyst Grant Program supported by the Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Initiative.

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Hendrix College Center for Civic Leadership in Arkansas accepting applications for second cohort of Civic Leadership Scholars

March 11, 2026 — Hendrix College’s Center for Civic Leadership in Arkansas (CCL) is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Civic Leadership Scholars Program, a selective, cohort-based initiative designed to cultivate students’ commitment to civic engagement, public service, and leadership. Applications...

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Dr. Dionne Jackson ’96 receives inaugural Women's Leadership Community Award

March 8 , 2026 – Hendrix College will honor alumna Dr. Dionne B. Jackson ’96 with the inaugural Hendrix Women’s Leadership Community Award during Hendrix Alumni Weekend April 17-19. Although Dr. Jackson will be unable to attend the event in person, the College will recognize ...

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Hendrix College announces first cohort of the Center for Civic Leadership in Arkansas

September 11, 2025 – Hendrix College is proud to announce the inaugural cohort of Civic Leadership Scholars, part of the Center for Civic Leadership in Arkansas (CCL). CCL is a new initiative designed to cultivate students’ commitment to civic engagement and leadership across the state.

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Counseling Services launches fall Tuesday Talks series

September 5, 2025 – Hendrix College Counseling Services invites students, faculty, and staff to join Tuesday Talks, a weekly lunchtime speaker series exploring resilience and growth through life’s challenges.

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