Olivet News

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

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

September 2, 2025

Bob Goff at Olivet this week!

Bob Goff to speak at Olivet Nazarene University

August 22, 2025

75th Annual President’s Event Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff

University President Gregg Chenoweth and First Lady Tammy Chenoweth welcomed faculty, staff, administrators and their spouses to kick off the new academic year with the theme “The Year of Y’all” — celebrating the collective impact of individual contributions.

August 22, 2025

We Believe You Belong There: Study Abroad in Oxford, England | Olivet The Magazine

“The Oxford Scholar Semester is a unique study abroad program focusing on scholarly, academic engagement.”

August 21, 2025

Welcome to Olivet — A guide to the first few weeks of school

Highlights for the start of the 2025-26 academic year at Olivet Nazarene University

July 11, 2025

New Purple & Gold Days Dates Available Now: Your Exceptional College Visit Experience Awaits!

High school seniors and families, get ready for something special! Olivet Nazarene University’s Purple & Gold Days are back, offering an unforgettable way to experience campus life and discover why students say “You Belong Here.”

June 18, 2025

Olivet’s Decker Quadrangle Gets Major Updates — Summer 2025

Renovations to improve the iconic features of inner campus continue through the summer

June 10, 2025

Academic Year Culminates in Scholar Week

This year’s Scholar Week featured 32 presentations by 65 student and faculty presenters and drew more than 800 student and faculty attendees over a five-day span.

May 20, 2025

Spring 2025 Dean’s List Announced by Olivet

1,055 named to the spring 2025 dean’s list.