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

Admissions counselor speaking with students

October 31, 2025

Finding Their Path | Olivet The Magazine

Transfer Student Story

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.

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

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 2, 2025

Bob Goff at Olivet this week!

Bob Goff to speak at Olivet Nazarene University

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 14, 2025

Olivet Student Medical Missions Team Serves in the Dominican Republic

A group of students partnered with GO Ministries to bring healthcare to remote communities.

April 3, 2025

Tim Tebow Discusses Faith and Business at Olivet

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

March 20, 2025

MVP, Champion Forward Founder Ben Zobrist Speaks at Olivet

Ben Zobrist on Healthy Shame, Confidence and Trusting God

February 28, 2025

Women in the Word: Senior Bible Study Equips ONU Graduates for Lifelong Faith

“There is something so powerful about a group of women coming together to intentionally study the Word of God together.”

February 25, 2025

A.J. Swoboda, Podcast Host of Slow Theology, Inspires at ONU

A.J. Swoboda, Slow Theology Podcast Host, Explores Faith and Human Desire at Olivet Chapel

February 7, 2025

Olivet Nazarene University heads to Kansas City for M25

Thousands expected to attend the quadrennial event.