Olivet News

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

People standing in the day of giving photo booth.

May 4, 2026

Olivet Celebrates Record-Breaking Day of Giving: 1 Day. 1 Mission. $1.4 Million.

Olivet Nazarene University’s 10th annual Day of Giving once again demonstrated the power of community, generosity and shared purpose.

A picture of the speakers during a Q and A session

April 30, 2026

“The Future is You” | 2026 Createur Conference Recap

Fourth annual conference and pitch competition inspires entrepreneurial spirit in students, faculty, staff and community and awards more than $20,000 to new business ventures

Greg with a leader from EAL standing in a office for a picture.

April 24, 2026

Surplus Inventory Solutions Result in Cost Savings & Scholarship Support at Olivet

The University’s longstanding partnership with nonprofit EALgreen has yielded millions of dollars in student scholarships

April 14, 2026

One Day. One Mission. One Million.

Celebrating 10 years of generosity

Group Of Kids With Teacher And Tablet Pc At School

April 9, 2026

Reaching Families with Good News about Faith

Helping parents pass their faith to the next generation

April 6, 2026

Legacy of Giving | Olivet The Magazine

The Ada Neal Scholarship at Olivet

Professor talking to three students right outside a building

April 1, 2026

Impact That Matters: The Enduring Power of Foundation Scholarships | Olivet the Magazine

Each year, students who receive Foundation scholarships at Olivet Nazarene University are invited to reflect on how they’ve grown since arriving on campus.

March 26, 2026

Olivet The Magazine | Abundant Life

Olivet The Magazine spring issue out now!

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.

January 7, 2026

Olivet Welcomes Renowned Opera Singer, Lawrence Brownlee

Brownlee to perform on Friday, April 10, 2026

December 29, 2025

2025 Updated Impact Study: Olivet and Kankakee County Doing Something Good Together | Olivet The Magazine

Early findings show that Olivet’s presence continues to make a significant impact in Kankakee County.

December 26, 2025

Olivet Scholarships Available for Kankakee County Graduate Students | Olivet The Magazine

Olivet partners with local organizations to offer tuition discounts and scholarships

Mariah (Garratt) Vail speaking at an event

December 22, 2025

It’s the People: Olivet and United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Are Doing Something Good Together

For decades, Olivet Nazarene University student internships with Kankakee County businesses and organizations have strengthened many connections.

Group of Students in a class room. There is a girl asking a question to the professor.

December 5, 2025

Olivet Milestone: $2 Million in Endowed Scholarships Awarded to Students

Since 2005, the amount awarded annually through endowed scholarships has doubled. These scholarships help students stay in school, graduate and thrive.

December 1, 2025

December 2 is Giving Tuesday!

Olivet hosts its 6th annual giving Tuesday event

Michaela and Joe Mantarian holding their baby

November 28, 2025

Joe and Michaela Mantarian, Olivet Alumni and Kankakee County Leaders | Olivet The Magazine

“Olivet instilled in us a commitment to purpose and community, and staying in Kankakee County allowed us to carry that forward.”

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.

Group of students conducting outdoor experiment

November 21, 2025

McGraw Endowment Funds Student Engagement in STEM

Olivet Nazarene University STEM students gain unique opportunities beyond the classroom thanks to the McGraw Endowment.