Olivet News

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

Olivet Graduates walking into the commencement ceremony.

May 12, 2026

113th Commencement Ceremony Celebrates the Academic Accomplishments of 782 Olivet Graduates

Highlights from graduation weekend 2026

A picture of a girl playing flag football.

May 7, 2026

Kyle Hastings Named Inaugural Women’s Flag Football Coach

ONU Tigers builds staff in preparation for new women’s flag football program

People standing in the day of giving photo booth.

May 4, 2026

Olivet Celebrates Record-Breaking Day of Giving: 1 Day. 1 Mission. $1.4 Million.

Olivet Nazarene University’s 10th annual Day of Giving once again demonstrated the power of community, generosity and shared purpose.

A picture of the speakers during a Q and A session

April 30, 2026

“The Future is You” | 2026 Createur Conference Recap

Fourth annual conference and pitch competition inspires entrepreneurial spirit in students, faculty, staff and community and awards more than $20,000 to new business ventures

April 27, 2026

Dave Horton ’84 Receives Prestigious Illinois CPA Society Award

Associate professor of accounting recognized as an outstanding educator

A student studying outside on an outdoor table

April 21, 2026

The Love Language That Matters Most | Olivet the Magazine

Helping parents stay connected during the college years with clarity, confidence and care.

April 17, 2026

Olivet Alumnus Dr. Warren Rogers Appointed as Executive Director of ONU Foundation

Dr. Warren Rogers III ’98/’09 MA will serve as executive director of the Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) Foundation, beginning July 1, 2026.

April 16, 2026

Equipped to Lead the Leaders: Dr. Nancy Robinson

Better prepared to be the leader she needs and wants to be

April 14, 2026

One Day. One Mission. One Million.

Celebrating 10 years of generosity

All members of Women in the Word taking a group picture

April 13, 2026

She Reads Truth — Senior Olivet Women Dig Deep into Scripture

Women in the Word Bible study & event facilitate community connections and engagement in scripture

Crescent Earth Over Lunar Horizon taken by NASA

April 10, 2026

Five Things to Know About Artemis II NASA Scientist Suzanne Bell

March 30, 2026

Preparing Professionals to Serve

Olivet’s Accounting major is equipping and sending business professionals into some of the world’s most successful accounting firms.

March 26, 2026

Olivet The Magazine | Abundant Life

Olivet The Magazine spring issue out now!

March 23, 2026

“More Jesus, Less Me”: Ben Zobrist Challenges Olivet Students to Courage

World Series MVP challenges students in Centennial Chapel to become men and women who “stand in the gap”

Zach and Ingrid in their graduation regalia.

March 20, 2026

From Uncertainty to Confidence: Zach Ruddle, MBA graduate

Olivet’s MBA program equipped Zach to face his future confidently.

Hope with some people taking a selfie in a living room.

March 19, 2026

A Heart for Missions

Alumna Hope Trainor ’24 reflects on lessons learned on the mission field with One Collective

March 16, 2026

Alumnus Joshua Veath ’13 M.Ed. Announced as 2026 Finalist for Golden Apple Award

Alumnus Joshua Veath honored for his teaching excellence

March 13, 2026

Your Move: Paige Alkire, MOL Graduate

Earning her Master of Organizational Leadership degree at Olivet Nazarene University is one of the best decisions Paige has ever made.