Darcy Crenshaw Coyle was an American professor and academic administrator, who served as the president of Nichols College from 1973 to 1978 and Upper Iowa University from 1978 to 1984.

Nichols College is a private business college in Dudley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1931 as Nichols Junior College, Nichols College offers both bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificate programs.