Olivet News

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

Women's Basketball team holding their championship banner

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

The Olivet Admissions staff telling potential students about the campus life at Olivet in the admissions office on campus.

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.

Olivet Women's Cross Country team holding their championship banner after their win.

November 12, 2025

HELDT AND TIGERS TAKE HOME GOLD AT CCAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Olivet Nazarene University’s women’s cross country team took home the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday.

Group of Olivet Soccer players huddled up before kick-off

November 7, 2025

Tigers Secure 2-0 Shutout over St. Ambrose in the CCAC Quarterfinal

Olivet Nazarene University men’s soccer earned a 2-0 shutout victory over St. Ambrose.

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.

Admissions counselor speaking with students

October 31, 2025

Finding Their Path | Olivet The Magazine

Transfer Student Story

October 30, 2025

Tigers Clinch Regular Season CCAC Title with 2-1 Win at Saint Xavier

ONU men’s soccer secure win and earn top seed in upcoming CCAC tournament.

October 30, 2025

Raving Fans: Slibeck Family | Olivet The Magazine

Where He Leads, We Will Follow

October 29, 2025

Olivet Celebrates the Championship Era of ONU Football

Sixty-two players from the teams of 1997-1999 returned to campus for a weekend of celebration

October 22, 2025

Olivet The Magazine – 2025 Parent Guide

Annual “Parent Guide” issue coming soon to mailboxes.

October 21, 2025