Olivet News

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

Katie McDonald and other volunteers at White House

December 12, 2025

Katie (McDonald) Harrell ’11 Helps Bring Christmas to the White House

“It reminded me that God’s timing is perfect. And His assignments, even the unexpected ones, are always good.”

December 10, 2025

Finding a Framework for Success: Kristin Surles and Her MBA

From CNA to BSN to MBA

Heather with some classmates at a conference in Texas

December 3, 2025

Everything for Good: Heather Perry, Olivet alumna

“I grew up in difficult circumstances, and people lavished love on me. Now, I get to do that for families I work with through ARO. We have a summer feeding program, and I get to visit 20 of those families. I pray with them and listen to them share about their experiences. God uses everything for good.”

December 1, 2025

December 2 is Giving Tuesday!

Olivet hosts its 6th annual giving Tuesday event

Michaela and Joe Mantarian holding their baby

November 28, 2025

Joe and Michaela Mantarian, Olivet Alumni and Kankakee County Leaders | Olivet The Magazine

“Olivet instilled in us a commitment to purpose and community, and staying in Kankakee County allowed us to carry that forward.”

November 19, 2025

First Person — LaToyia Strickland-Ledbetter ’06 shares her story

From reviving Proclamation Gospel Choir to her work as senior director of marketing at Shedd Aquaraium

Dr. Chenoweth giving Dr. Regina Smith her Diploma

November 18, 2025

Leader and Follower: Dr. Regina Smith, Olivet alumna

Dr. Gina Smith ’23 Ed.D., founder of EduCoach Success Academy, embodies ethical leadership shaped by Olivet Nazarene University’s doctoral program.

November 13, 2025

Professorship in Geology | STEM Report

Dr. Max and Carol Reams

November 7, 2025

Alumni and Friends to “Walk Where the Word was Written” in Italy & Greece in 2026

Registration is now open for two unique trips with Olivet

November 6, 2025

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025

Olivet Nazarene University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend brought together alumni, family and friends for an annual weekend of celebration. This year, with over 50 events throughout the weekend, guests were able to enjoy timeless traditions, exciting athletic competitions and great food and fellowship with friends new and old.

November 6, 2025

With Honors: Environmental Awareness | Olivet The Magazine

“I had no doubt that Olivet would provide me with great educational opportunities and I saw that the interdisciplinary Honors Program would be a big part of that. But finding out that the cohort format would give me a built-in group of people to interact with was a big selling point for me.”