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NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY BRANDING

The Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Branding Guide is the key to establishing a strong identity, creating brand value and making the right impression. This guide was created to help faculty, staff and partnersÌýincorporate Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ logos, colors and design elements into all marketing and communications efforts across the campus.

LOGO USAGE

The university’s name and all university logos are owned by Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ and protected through trademark licensing. Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ logos can be downloaded from the pages on the left; however, they should not be altered or modified in any manner. Please contact theÌýOffice of University Marketing and CommunicationsÌýfor prior approval before printing any publication, banner, T-shirt, etc. that uses a Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ logo.

Office of University Marketing and Communications
Jerad David,
Director of Communications & External Affairs,
985.448.4303

ADVERTISING

To ensure branding and style consistency, all Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ advertising should be coordinated with theÌý. This includes all forms of paid and free advertising, such as print, broadcast, web and social media, billboards, direct mail, etc. The marketing office also handles any requests by outside companies to use the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ name and/or logo.

Office of University Marketing and Communications
Kristen Anselmi,
Director of Marketing,
985.493.2643

UNIVERSITY NAME USAGE

For consistency, please refer to the university as:

  • Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½: on first reference
  • Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½: on subsequent references

Please DO NOT refer to Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ as:

  • NSU
  • Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ State

UNIVERSITY LOGOS

The university’s name and all university logos are owned by Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ÌýState University and protected through trademark licensing. Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½Ìýlogos can be downloaded below; however, theyÌýshould not be altered or modified in any manner. Please contact theÌýOffice of Printing and Design ServicesÌýfor prior approval before printingÌýany publication, banner, T-shirt, etc. that uses a Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ logo.

For high resolution logos, vector logos or other file types please contact the Office of Printing and Design Services.

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N with Sword Logo

The N with Sword Logo is the most visibly recognizable mark of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½. Originally conceived as an athletics mark, the N with Sword Logo may now be used by all university units.

N with Sword Logo featuring the university name


N with Sword Logo – no name

Spirit LogosÌýare primarily used by athletics and can also be used on Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ promotional items. SpiritÌýlogos can be downloaded below; however, theyÌýshould not be altered or modified in any manner. Please contact theÌýOffice of Printing and Design ServicesÌýfor prior approval before printingÌýany publication, banner, T-shirt, etc. that uses a Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ logo.

75th Anniversary Logo

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½, this commemorative logo will be used in conjunction with official university events from August 2023 through May 2024. To obtain the University Seal, please contact the Office of Printing and Design ServicesÌýfor assistance.

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University Seal

Use of the University Seal is limited to official documents such as diplomas, certificates and commencement programs. To obtain the University Seal, pleaseÌýcontact theÌýOffice of Printing and Design ServicesÌýfor assistance.

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Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Alumni Logo

Use of the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Alumni Logo is limited to theÌýÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Office of Alumni Affairs and Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Alumni Federation.ÌýTo obtain the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Alumni Logo,ÌýpleaseÌýcontact theÌýOffice of Printing and Design ServicesÌýfor assistance.

Chef John Folse Culinary Institute Logo

Use of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute Logo is limited to the culinary institute. To obtain the Chef John Folse Culinary Logo, pleaseÌýcontact theÌýOffice of Printing and Design ServicesÌýfor assistance.

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Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundation Logo

Use of the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ FoundationÌýLogo is limited to official university fundraising and development initiatives. To obtain the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ FoundationÌýLogo, pleaseÌýcontact theÌýOffice of Printing and Design ServicesÌýfor assistance.

NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY COLORS

In establishing and strengthening the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ brand, consistent color is crucial. The official colors for Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ are red and gray. The Pantone Matching System can be used for color specifications. Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ logos should onlyÌýbe reproduced on official colors, black or white. For assistance regarding Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ colors, please contact theÌýOffice of Printing and Design Services.