Olivet News

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

November 19, 2025

First Person — LaToyia Strickland-Ledbetter ’06 shares her story

From reviving Proclamation Gospel Choir to her work as senior director of marketing at Shedd Aquaraium

Group of people at an awards show with their awards

November 18, 2025

Olivet Vocal Music Students Excel in Central Region NATS Competition

School of Music students awarded top honors in annual vocal music competition

The members of the Sounds of the Season show performing on stage

November 17, 2025

Olivet’s School of Music Presents Annual Holiday Concerts

Handel’s Messiah (Nov. 22) and Sounds of the Season (Dec. 5-6)

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.

Admissions counselor speaking with students

October 31, 2025

Finding Their Path | Olivet The Magazine

Transfer Student Story

August 20, 2025

Olivet The Magazine’s Latest Issue Celebrates Community Connections

Olivet The Magazine, Doing Something Good Together in mailboxes now!

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.

June 3, 2025

Olivet School of Music Summer Camp 2025: A Musical Discovery for Young Musicians

May 5, 2025

112th Commencement Ceremony Celebrates the Academic Accomplishments of 813 Olivet Graduates

Highlights from the Baccalaureate service and the Commencement ceremonies for the undergraduate and graduate classes of 2025.

December 16, 2024

VIDEO: Olivet Nazarene University School of Music performs Handel’s Messiah

Watch Olivet’s 88th performance of Handel’s Messiah.

December 16, 2024

Sounds of the Season Photo Story

A photo story of Olivet Nazarene Universities 25th annual performance of Sounds of the Season presented by the School of Music.

December 5, 2024

25 Years of Sounds of the Season | Olivet The Magazine

Olivet Nazarene University’s Sounds of the Season is a beloved holiday tradition, captivating audiences for over two decades.

October 4, 2024

Olivet The Magazine | Word & Speech

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

A Banner Year for ONU: Academic Excellence Recognized and Awarded

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.

September 9, 2024

250+ Voices will Sing Handel’s Messiah in Centennial Chapel October 26

Featured soloists include Metropolitan Opera and ONU alumnus bass-baritone Bradley Garvin, as well as Jenna Fawcett, Reuben Lillie, Ashlie McIntire and Cassandra Petrie.

September 2, 2024

School of Music hosts Pops in the Park at The Grove Tues., Sept. 24

Olivet Nazarene University is proud to partner with the Village of Bourbonnais in presenting “Pops in the Park.”