Olivet News

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

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.

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.