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Founded by a group of committed educators, church leaders and business laypersons. Olivet Nazarene University has led the call of an “Education with a Christian Purpose” since 1907. Today, more than 50,000 living alumni worldwide continue that commitment.
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October 14, 2025
Undergraduate Golden Apple Scholars receive financial support as well as professional development training to enhance their college careers
September 12, 2025
University recognized for excellence in business, education, engineering, nursing
September 9, 2025
Doctorate Day connects online Ed.D. students and faculty at event on campus
August 20, 2025
Olivet The Magazine, Doing Something Good Together in mailboxes now!
July 31, 2025
Ed.D. track options allow advanced learners the chance to specialize their academic interests
June 10, 2025
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
Interview with School of Education alumnus Jacob Hildenbrandt ’19
May 12, 2025
“Faculty members are enhancing their own expertise while also elevating our students’ education by bringing fresh insights, advanced research and a deeper understanding of the issues shaping education today.”
May 7, 2025
Spotlight on the School of Education with Lance Kilpatrick
May 5, 2025
Highlights from the Baccalaureate service and the Commencement ceremonies for the undergraduate and graduate classes of 2025.
April 11, 2025
Olivet students in the School of Education manage full schedules of athletic competition as they gain experience in the classroom
April 9, 2025
Senior Alexa Gonzalez shares about her path to becoming a child life specialist
December 19, 2024
“Gabriel is our first-ever first-year teacher to win the A+ Educator Award. His impact in such a short time is remarkable.”
December 13, 2024
Abby Eaton and Allison Nagaraja, senior English education majors, have devoted the past two years to research for their Honors Program projects.
October 7, 2024
Two articles published by Olivet professors this past summer in the peer-reviewed journal Christian Higher Education illustrate the application of scholarship to deepening the University’s learning environment.
October 4, 2024
In a world of noise and of words that mislead or control or manipulate, our mission as Christians remains bound to the word and to Christ, the Word.
September 13, 2024
Olivet Nazarene University has achieved a series of distinguished accolades and awards in 2024, underscoring the University’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation and dedication to the campus community.
June 20, 2024
University recognized for excellence in business, nursing, education and STEM.