Olivet News

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

February 3, 2026

President Gregg Chenoweth Urges Olivet Students to Live Their Calling

Olivet Nazarene University President Gregg Chenoweth challenged students during chapel to live lives worthy of their calling, marked by courage, humility, and love.

January 29, 2026

Ryan Green Calls Olivet Community to Receive Identity in Christ

Ryan Green, Olivet Nazarene University’s new chaplain, opened chapel by inviting students to receive their identity in Christ rather than strive to achieve it.

January 20, 2026

Spring Chapel Schedule Calls for Campus to “Wake Up”

Based on Ephesians 5:14, the spring chapel theme for Olivet prompts community to consider identity & belonging through the lens of Paul’s epistle

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

November 12, 2025

Interview with new University Chaplain, Ryan Green

A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community

Admissions counselor speaking with students

October 31, 2025

Finding Their Path | Olivet The Magazine

Transfer Student Story

October 30, 2025

Raving Fans: Slibeck Family | Olivet The Magazine

Where He Leads, We Will Follow

Group of people on a mission trip taking a picture in a building

October 27, 2025

Around the World | Olivet The Magazine

While much can be learned in classrooms here on campus, one of the best parts of the Olivet Nazarene University experience is the lessons gained when students engage with cultures and communities around the world.

October 23, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Rev. Dr. Mark Holcomb ’81/’18 D.Div.

Rev. Dr. Mark Holcomb, 2025 Ministerial “O” Award recipient

Man and a woman sitting at a table talking

September 30, 2025

Mission from the Heart: Zshu Asis, Olivet Nazarene University alumna

“I had so many questions for God,” she says. “I felt so vulnerable. I began taking my faith more seriously and began going on mission trips in 2014. My friends who died had so much faith, and I told God that I wanted a faith just like theirs.”

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.

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.

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 3, 2025

Home Away From Home | Olivet The Magazine

“If you meet a student, offer to take them for lunch. It’s as easy as that. The important thing is to invest the time in people. You get back what you invest. And we’ve received a lot.”

September 2, 2025

Bob Goff at Olivet this week!

Bob Goff to speak at Olivet Nazarene University

August 29, 2025

Community a Place for all to Belong | Olivet The Magazine

Together, we can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

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