Olivet News

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

October 24, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: James “Mel” Melton Sayes ’73

Mey Sayes, 2025 Lay “O” Award recipient

October 23, 2025

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

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

October 22, 2025

Olivet The Magazine – 2025 Parent Guide

Annual “Parent Guide” issue coming soon to mailboxes.

October 22, 2025

1984 — Presented by ONU Theatre Oct. 23-25

Experience George Orwell’s iconic novel, onstage at the Theatre at Sims

October 21, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Kolton Williford ’15

Kolton Williford , 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

October 21, 2025

Olivet Defeats Judson 53-7 to Wrap Up Homecoming Weekend

October 20, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Alyssa Franklin

Alyssa Franklin, 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

Cheerleaders at the football game cheering

October 16, 2025

Olivet Welcomes Alumni and Friends to Campus for Homecoming 2025

Event highlights & ticketing information

October 16, 2025

“For here we learned to know of truth…”

Former librarian, Ray Morrison, recounts memories from the inaugural years of Benner Library

October 16, 2025

Double the Learning: Thane Moore and Ethan Moore, MBA students at Olivet

“Leadership is a journey. Growth is ongoing. We need to have struggles to grow. So, we are persevering together in this part of our journey.”

October 15, 2025

Benner Library Celebrates 50 Years

Historical highlights and present-day events in honor of a campus landmark

October 14, 2025

Spotlight on Olivet School of Education Golden Apple Scholars

Undergraduate Golden Apple Scholars receive financial support as well as professional development training to enhance their college careers

October 13, 2025

Advanced Nursing Practitioners Benefit from Master’s Degree

Faculty interview highlights unique elements of Olivet’s MSN-FNP program

October 10, 2025

The Doctoral Degree in Ethical Leadership Leads to Career Success

Advance your career with Olivet Nazarene University’s online Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership.

October 9, 2025

Going Farther, Together — Community & Clean Water

Olivet faculty, Elyse Lamszus, Ph.D., runs fifth Chicago Marathon with Team World Vision

October 8, 2025

Securing the Future | Olivet The Magazine

The Vital Role of Endowments in Higher Education

October 6, 2025

Fine Tuning Leadership: Laura Otto, MOL graduate

“Olivet Nazarene University’s Master of Organizational Leadership degree program was just what I needed to succeed in the field of nonprofit arts management.”

October 3, 2025

Olivet Nazarene University Board of Trustees Renews President Chenoweth’s Contract Through 2031

Five-year extension recognizes exceptional institutional momentum