Olivet News

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

An aerial view of Olivet's chapel and the solar panels on the roof

February 5, 2026

Solar Panels Save Campus More Than $262,000

Energy production exceeds estimations for solar panels installed on the roofs of two Olivet buildings

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

January 19, 2026

Strickler Invites Community to Spring Semester Planetarium Shows

Featuring a range of family-friendly programs to spark wonder and joy

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

December 19, 2025

Fall 2025 Dean’s List Announced by Olivet

1,158 named to the fall 2025 dean’s list.

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.

The members of the Sounds of the Season show performing on stage

November 17, 2025

Olivet’s School of Music Presents Annual Holiday Concerts

Handel’s Messiah (Nov. 22) and Sounds of the Season (Dec. 5-6)

October 22, 2025

Olivet The Magazine – 2025 Parent Guide

Annual “Parent Guide” issue coming soon to mailboxes.

Cheerleaders at the football game cheering

October 16, 2025

Olivet Welcomes Alumni and Friends to Campus for Homecoming 2025

Event highlights & ticketing information

October 16, 2025

“For here we learned to know of truth…”

Former librarian, Ray Morrison, recounts memories from the inaugural years of Benner Library

October 15, 2025

Benner Library Celebrates 50 Years

Historical highlights and present-day events in honor of a campus landmark

October 9, 2025

Going Farther, Together — Community & Clean Water

Olivet faculty, Elyse Lamszus, Ph.D., runs fifth Chicago Marathon with Team World Vision

September 22, 2025

Fall Revival at Olivet: Rev. Shane Lima Calls Students to Trust God’s Work from Start to Finish

“God will never leave you hanging,” guest speaker reminds campus community during fall revival chapel series.

Seniors on stage after Ollies Follies performance

September 11, 2025

Olivet Nazarene University Kicks off 2025-26 Academic Year

First weeks of the semester at Olivet are a flurry of academic, social, spiritual and athletic activities

students singing on stage at College Church

September 11, 2025

YOU ARE INVITED | Olivet The Magazine

As we swing into the fall semester, we extend three invitations to the entire Olivet community of alumni, friends, fans and family.

Group of doctorate of education students taking a picture after graduation

September 9, 2025

Second Annual Ed.D. Day Hosted by Olivet on Oct. 23

Doctorate Day connects online Ed.D. students and faculty at event on campus

September 3, 2025

Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series MVP Trophy on Display at Olivet

ONU Alumnus and Cubs MVP Ben Zobrist loans trophy to the University