Mount Olive, N.C. – In a strategic move to address the growing demand for qualified nurses in Eastern North Carolina, UNC Health Wayne and the University of Mount Olive (UMO) have formed a two-year partnership aimed at expanding nursing education and workforce development in the region. The new collaboration will establish a direct pipeline between…… read more »
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UNC Health Wayne and University of Mount Olive Launch Partnership to Strengthen Nursing Workforce in Eastern NC
Wayne County Students Honored at University of Mount Olive Awards Ceremony
Mount Olive, N.C. — A group of outstanding students from Wayne County were recently recognized at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony for their academic excellence, leadership, and contributions to both campus life and their chosen fields of study. Among the honorees was Dillon Black of Goldsboro, who was named MBA Student of…… read more »
Mount Olive’s Jackson Lahey Named AVCA All-American Honorable Mention
Lexington, K.Y. — (May 5) — University of Mount Olive junior setter Jackson Lahey has been named an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American Honorable Mention, marking just the third time in program history that a player has received this national honor. Lahey, a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, joins the elite ranks of former Trojan…… read more »
Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, Set to Face Embry-Riddle in First Round
Indianapolis, IN (May 4) — The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament after securing an automatic bid and the No. 6 seed in the South Regional, as announced during Sunday evening’s NCAA Selection Show. The Trojans (11-7) are making their second appearance in the national tournament and…… read more »
Mount Olive Falls to Young Harris in Extra-Inning Thriller at Conference Carolinas Championship
Gastonia, N.C. – on May 1, The University of Mount Olive baseball team saw its postseason hopes take a tough hit Thursday night, surrendering a six-run lead late to fall 11-10 in extra innings to No. 2-seeded Young Harris in the opening round of the Conference Carolinas Championship at CaroMont Health Park. Despite a dominant…… read more »
Quick Action by Firefighters Saves Equipment in Mount Olive Structure Fire
Mount Olive, N.C. – A potential disaster was swiftly averted early this morning thanks to the rapid response of local firefighters, who contained a structure fire at the former Mount Olive Rescue building before it could cause significant damage. Just after dawn, units from Mount Olive, Calypso, and Dudley fire departments, along with EMS Station…… read more »
Mount Olive Baseball Ranked No. 9 in NCAA Southeast Regional Poll
Indianapolis (May 1, 2025) – The University of Mount Olive baseball team has secured the No. 9 spot in the Southeast Region rankings, according to the first release of the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee’s regional poll announced Wednesday. The rankings are pivotal in determining selections for the upcoming NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament. The…… read more »
Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Earns No. 8 Spot in Final NCAA South Regional Rankings, Secures NCAA Tournament Berth
INDIANAPOLIS (April 30) — The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team has been ranked eighth in the final NCAA Division II South Regional rankings released Tuesday morning by the NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Committee, solidifying its place in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. With an 11-7 overall record, Mount Olive clinched an automatic bid…… read more »
Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Captures Fifth Straight Conference Carolinas Title with 18-14 Win Over Belmont Abbey
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (April 27) – The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team secured its fifth consecutive Conference Carolinas Championship on Sunday evening with a thrilling 18-14 victory over Belmont Abbey at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex. Redshirt sophomore Katie Broom led the charge for the Trojans with a game-high six points, scoring…… read more »
Evan Hall Earns Elite 23 Award at Conference Carolinas Track & Field Championship
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (April 28) – University of Mount Olive sophomore Evan Hall was honored with the prestigious Conference Carolinas Elite 23 Award during the league’s men’s track & field championship, held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Hall, a mathematics major from Apex, North Carolina, maintains an impressive 3.92 grade-point…… read more »
