Olivet News

Read all the latest news and featured stories from the Olivet community, including faculty, staff, alumni and friends.

Dr. Jason Stephens and Grace Amburgey standing next to a banner of Lincoln Academy of Illinois

November 24, 2025

Olivet Senior Grace Amburgey Named 2025 Lincoln Laureate

Honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois for her leadership and service activities

Professor Scott Ragan sitting and talking with a student.

November 5, 2025

Engineering Awards | STEM Report

Olivet’s Engineering Department earns national recognition in the NCEES Education Award.

October 24, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: James “Mel” Melton Sayes ’73

Mey Sayes, 2025 Lay “O” Award recipient

October 23, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Rev. Dr. Mark Holcomb ’81/’18 D.Div.

Rev. Dr. Mark Holcomb, 2025 Ministerial “O” Award recipient

October 21, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Kolton Williford ’15

Kolton Williford , 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

October 20, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Alyssa Franklin

Alyssa Franklin, 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

October 14, 2025

Spotlight on Olivet School of Education Golden Apple Scholars

Undergraduate Golden Apple Scholars receive financial support as well as professional development training to enhance their college careers

September 24, 2025

Olivet Advances in 2026 U.S. News “Best Colleges” Report

University receives distinction in four categories in annual college ranking report

September 12, 2025

Olivet Recognized as 2025-26 College of Distinction

University recognized for excellence in business, education, engineering, nursing

A graphic with multiple graphics created by Pim Huijgens

September 2, 2025

Olivet Student Pim Huijgens Wins National Design Award for Creative Sports Graphics

ONU Student Takes First Place in College Sports Communicators Contest

August 28, 2025

Olivet Honors the 2025 Faculty Member of the Year

2025 Faculty Member of the Year, Elizabeth (Lisa) Gassin, Ph.D., LCPC

August 26, 2025

Olivet Honors the 2025 Staff Member of the Year

2025 Staff Member of the Year, Cynthia Taylor, Ph.D.

August 22, 2025

75th Annual President’s Event Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff

University President Gregg Chenoweth and First Lady Tammy Chenoweth welcomed faculty, staff, administrators and their spouses to kick off the new academic year with the theme “The Year of Y’all” — celebrating the collective impact of individual contributions.

July 29, 2025

Student Design of Shine.FM Addition Wins Walker School of STEM $10,000 NCEES Award

Drawings by Olivet senior design group were awarded by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

July 22, 2025

Olivet The Magazine Awarded Bronze in 40th Educational Advertising Awards

University publication & 989Group receives national recognition

May 28, 2025

ANTKOVIAK THREE-PEATS TO LEAD ONU AT NAIA OUTDOOR NATIONALS

Hannah Antkoviak won her third consecutive title in the 400-meter hurdles to lead the ONU T&F teams at the 2025 NAIA Outdoor T&F Championships.

May 20, 2025

Spring 2025 Dean’s List Announced by Olivet

1,055 named to the spring 2025 dean’s list.

May 9, 2025

Olivet ROTC Commissioning Ceremony Charges Class of 2025 to Lead with Honor and Integrity

“Military service isn’t just a job. It’s a calling—and the world needs leaders of character now more than ever.”