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Four Mount Olive Softball Players Earn Academic All-District Honors

Four Mount Olive Softball Players Earn Academic All-District Honors

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive softball program celebrated academic and athletic excellence as four student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Sophomore McKenzie Millard, senior Alyssa Smothers, junior Samantha Taylor, and junior Bri Verme all earned the prestigious recognition, which honors student-athletes who excel both on the…read more »

Mount Olive Celebrates Independence Day with Community Gathering at Westbrook Park

Mount Olive Celebrates Independence Day with Community Gathering at Westbrook Park

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The Exchange Club of Mount Olive, in partnership with local businesses, hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration at Westbrook Park on Friday, drawing community members for an evening of patriotic festivities. Early Arrival, Strong Turnout Residents began gathering at the park early Friday afternoon in anticipation of the holiday celebration.…read more »

Trojans Tap Rising Star Katherine Stachowski to Lead Women’s Lacrosse

Trojans Tap Rising Star Katherine Stachowski to Lead Women’s Lacrosse

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive has officially named Katherine Stachowski as the next head coach of its women’s lacrosse program, the school announced Monday. Stachowski arrives in Mount Olive following a standout five-year stint as an assistant coach at Limestone University, where she helped build one of the top programs in…read more »

Community Comes Together for Juneteenth at Westbrook Park

Community Comes Together for Juneteenth at Westbrook Park

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — Despite the threat of rain, residents gathered Saturday afternoon in Westbrook Park to commemorate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the United States. While this year’s turnout was smaller compared to previous years, the event remained a meaningful and enjoyable experience for those in attendance. Weather Dampens Attendance but Not…read more »

A Sea of Flags and Silent Thanks: Mount Olive Honors Its Veterans

A Sea of Flags and Silent Thanks: Mount Olive Honors Its Veterans

Mount Olive, N.C. — Over Memorial Day weekend, members of Mount Olive VFW Post 9959, along with local volunteers, carried out a solemn and respectful tradition to honor fallen military service members. Activities began early Saturday morning at Maplewood Cemetery, where the group gathered to place American flags on the graves of veterans in recognition…read more »

UNC Health Wayne and University of Mount Olive Launch Partnership to Strengthen Nursing Workforce in Eastern NC

UNC Health Wayne and University of Mount Olive Launch Partnership to Strengthen Nursing Workforce in Eastern NC

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 »

Wayne County Students Honored at University of Mount Olive Awards Ceremony

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

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 »

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