Olivet News

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

November 12, 2025

Interview with new University Chaplain, Ryan Green

A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community

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.

October 21, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Kolton Williford ’15

Kolton Williford , 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

October 20, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Alyssa Franklin

Alyssa Franklin, 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

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

September 5, 2025

“Where’s North?” Bob Goff Challenges Olivet Students to Live with Curiosity and Courage

“We fly under the banner of Christ and it changes everything — or it changes nothing. It can’t just change a couple things.”

September 3, 2025

Olivet Nazarene University Announces Appointment of Ryan Green as University Chaplain

“My prayer is that together we will create an environment where students can deeply encounter Jesus, be transformed by His presence and discover how to make a meaningful difference in this world.”

September 2, 2025

Bob Goff at Olivet this week!

Bob Goff to speak at Olivet Nazarene University

September 1, 2025

“You Don’t Have to be an Overnight Success.” Dr. Gregg Chenoweth Kicks off the Year’s First Chapel

“Press on and take hold of that for which Christ took hold of you,” Dr. Chenoweth encouraged. “What He was saying was: press on. You need to sprint toward this. Take hold. You can actually catch it — it being your purpose in God.”

August 26, 2025

Fall 2025 Chapel Schedule Announced

Olivet community will unpack the theme “Fight My Battle” through intentional worship services featuring guest speakers and campus leaders

April 25, 2025

“Kill the Spider”: Chaplain Antonio Marshall Challenges Students to Go Deeper

“Spiders are the lies we believe—the real problem that keeps showing up in different ways. If you only deal with the cobwebs, they’ll always come back.”

April 3, 2025

Tim Tebow Discusses Faith and Business at Olivet

From the End Zone to the Entrepreneur: Tim Tebow Inspires at Centennial Chapel

April 3, 2025

Raechel Myers to Olivet: “Love the Lord with All You’ve Got”

“Love Him with all you’ve got”: Raechel Myers Returns to Olivet for Chapel Conversation on Faith, Change and the Word

March 20, 2025

MVP, Champion Forward Founder Ben Zobrist Speaks at Olivet

Ben Zobrist on Healthy Shame, Confidence and Trusting God

March 13, 2025

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Olivet Nazarene University

Vice President Mike Pence visited Olivet Nazarene University for a day of faith-centered engagement and leadership discussions with students, faculty, and greater Olivet community leaders.

March 13, 2025

Olivet Establishes Mike and Karen Pence Award for Law

Olivet Announces Mike and Karen Pence Award for Law, Honoring Christian Leadership

March 13, 2025

So Help Me God: Mike Pence on Faith & Leadership at Olivet

Mike Pence on Faith, Leadership and Integrity in Public Life