Olivet News

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June 12, 2026

Olivet to Host 39 Camps, Conferences and Events, Summer 2026

Although students are officially out of class and off campus, Olivet will host more than 22,000 visitors over the summer months

A picture of of Eric White, Connor Price, Noah Mack, and Darrin Dussett in their uniforms at the track.

June 8, 2026

Tigers Finish Strong at NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships; Men’s 4×400 Wins Gold

The Olivet Nazarene University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams had a strong finish to their season at the NAIA Championships

June 1, 2026

Tigers Tennis Earns Multiple All-Conference Honors

The postseason honors cap off another strong year for Olivet tennis and reflect the hard work, dedication and character displayed by both programs throughout the season.

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

May 5, 2026

TIGERS SWEEP CCAC OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD TITLES

The Tigers men totaled an emphatic 346 points, finishing well ahead of the field, while the women captured their championship with dominant 239 points.

A picture of the Women's golf team with their coaches and families holding the CCAC Championship banner.

April 20, 2026

TIGERS CLAIM CCAC WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

The Olivet Nazarene University women’s golf team captured the 2026 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday at University Park Golf Course.

April 14, 2026

One Day. One Mission. One Million.

Celebrating 10 years of generosity

April 1, 2026

Impact That Matters: The Enduring Power of Foundation Scholarships | Olivet the Magazine

Each year, students who receive Foundation scholarships at Olivet Nazarene University are invited to reflect on how they’ve grown since arriving on campus.

March 26, 2026

Olivet The Magazine | Abundant Life

Olivet The Magazine spring issue out now!

March 3, 2026

TIGERBALL MAKES HISTORY WITH 81-80 VICTORY OVER IU SOUTH BEND IN CCAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

For the first time since 2021, the Olivet Nazarene University women’s basketball team won the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Tournament Championship

March 2, 2026

Olivet Nazarene University Adds Women’s Flag Football and Pickleball to Growing Athletics Program

Olivet’s two new sports are both set to compete beginning in fall 2026

February 25, 2026

Tigers Sweep CCAC Indoor Championships for Fourth Consecutive Year

Olivet Nazarene University women’s track & field win the conference title with record‑breaking performances

January 15, 2026

Spring 2026 Campus Visit Days Announced

Experience life at Olivet this spring by scheduling a campus visit

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.

December 1, 2025

December 2 is Giving Tuesday!

Olivet hosts its 6th annual giving Tuesday event

Ariel picture of Olivet Nazarene University's campus

November 26, 2025

Kankakee County and Olivet Nazarene University: A Long and Productive Connection | Olivet The Magazine

Since 1939, Kankakee County and Olivet Nazarene University have been doing something good together. The University and the people of Kankakee County are intertwined in all areas of economic, cultural, personal and professional growth.

November 25, 2025

Olivet Overpowers Viterbo with Second-Half Surge

Olivet Nazarene University men’s basketball secures an 82-74 road win over Viterbo.

Picture of Olivet's mens soccer team celebrating the conference championship in front of their goal. The players and coaches are holding the banner.

November 14, 2025

Olivet Secures 18th Victory with Shutout Over Viterbo

The Tigers improve to 18-2-1 overall and maintain a perfect 10-0-0 conference record.