The University of Mount Olive’s 40th annual Church Night basketball games did not disappoint. In addition to great basketball, the University’s Admissions team created an atmosphere of fun and excitement with games for all ages played during halftime and between games. Jeff Eisen, retiring Vice President for Athletics, was honored with a custom basketball for…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive and Stanly Community College recently signed an articulation agreement to provide SCC Agribusiness graduates the ability to easily transfer into UMO’s bachelor’s degree program. According to SCC officials, SCC has numerous agreements with four-year institutions, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the transfer process and minimizing the duplication of coursework. However,…… read more »
For the second year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools received notification that all 32 of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. This is the second year that WCPS has earned the…… read more »
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Wayne School of Technical Arts Information Night scheduled for this evening (Tuesday, February 22) has been postponed to Monday, February 28, at 6 PM, in the Charles B. Aycock High cafeteria. C.B. Aycock High is hosting the 1st Round NCHSAA 3A State Playoffs tonight.… read more »
(GDN) — The Future Farmers of America are helping to preparing the nation’s youth for careers in agriculture. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed this as National FFA Week (February 19 – 26) in Wayne County. The proclamation was read to commissioners by Luke West, President of the Charles B. Aycock High FFA…… read more »
Martin Community College expanded its programs and partnerships on February 16, 2022, when MCC President Wesley Beddard signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom. The agreement allows MCC students, in specific degree programs, to seamlessly transfer their degree credits to UMO and apply them toward the completion…… read more »
Artist Luis Henriquez, of Warsaw, was just an average high school student with less than stellar grades. When he began looking for colleges, his options seemed bleak. “I applied to multiple universities,” he said. “Nearly all of them denied my application. The University of Mount Olive was one of the only colleges that decided to…… read more »
(GDN) — Masks will once again be optional in Wayne County Public Schools. In January, the school board had decided that any Wayne County Public School that exceeded an 8% exclusion rate would have to return to mandatory masking. On Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to return to optional masking following a…… read more »
Four University of Mount Olive students recently participated in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities annual Ethics Bowl. The theme of this year’s virtual events was Ethics in Democracy and Citizenship. “Rebecca Leggett, director of Programs for NCICU and coordinator of the Ethics Bowl, said, “The exploration of democracy and citizenship is as relevant…… read more »
This summer from June 13th to June 17th, approximately 125 Wayne County Public School students will embark on a five-day STEM-focused summer camp. STEMKAMP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Kids of Active Military Personnel) offers participating students in grades 3-8 fun, hands-on, immersive activities designed to help them explore a wide range of STEM-related…… read more »
