Olivet News

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

March 6, 2026

Education on Purpose — Interview with MAE Alumna

Local educator, Elizabeth (DeGroot) Van Someren ’07/’25 MAE-CIED, shares why she chose to go back to school at Olivet

Jeanie holding flowers in a garden with a white house in the background.

March 4, 2026

Planting Seeds of Beauty in the Community

Janie Case Beuthin ’06 uses urban flower farming to cultivate a sense community in Flint, Michigan

Katie standing with her cohort for a group picture.

February 24, 2026

Equipped for Today and Tomorrow: Katelyn Kreis, Ed.D. alumna

In Olivet’s Ed.D. program, Katelyn found what she needed to grow as a leader.

Three police officers standing with a professor for a picture.

February 23, 2026

Answering the Call to Serve

Three Olivet alumni & current Kankakee patrolmen share about their educational and career experiences in criminal justice senior seminar

February 5, 2026

Staying Close While Letting Go | Olivet The Magazine

What To Do After the Dorm Room Hug Goodbye

February 3, 2026

Olivet Nazarene University Ranks Among Forbes Top 10 Schools for ESL/TESOL Graduate Programs

Rachrl on the Ford Field for the Lions game prep.

January 30, 2026

Experiential Marketing with the Detroit Lions

From agency life to Ford Field, alumna Rachel Schramm ’18/’20 MBA has helped major brands curate their identities without losing her own sense of purpose

January 28, 2026

Life After Olivet: How Lucas Hibdon ’21 Turned Creativity, Community and Calling into an Emmy Win

I’ve always felt like a ‘picked‑last’ kind of guy,” he reflects. “I’ve loved what I do, but I never expected to be the one noticed for it.

A graaphic with a purple and yellow background with the word Createur conference on the center of the graphic.

January 26, 2026

Createur Conference 2026 Seeks to Inspire the Next Generation of Creators

The annual entrepreneurship conference returns to Olivet with focus on faith & innovation for the next generation of business leaders and creators

January 20, 2026

Spring Chapel Schedule Calls for Campus to “Wake Up”

Based on Ephesians 5:14, the spring chapel theme for Olivet prompts community to consider identity & belonging through the lens of Paul’s epistle

January 9, 2026

Bill Bahr Soccer Facility

Celebration over Homecoming Weekend celebrated the long career of women’s soccer coach, Bill Bahr ’96/’05 MBA/’14 M.A.

January 2, 2026

Alumni & Friends — Class of 1968

How a 5-year Homecoming reunion sparked 60+ years of cherished friendships

Mariah (Garratt) Vail speaking at an event

December 22, 2025

It’s the People: Olivet and United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Are Doing Something Good Together

For decades, Olivet Nazarene University student internships with Kankakee County businesses and organizations have strengthened many connections.

Holly with her kids at Olivet's homecoming

December 17, 2025

Meet The Homeschool Historian: Holly Metesh, ONU alumna

“When I came back to campus for Homecoming this year, I felt like I was home again. Olivet is still a safe place to learn and grow.”

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