MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) celebrated more than 175 graduates during its December 2025 Commencement Ceremony held at Kornegay Arena. With family, friends, faculty, and University leaders in attendance, the ceremony marked a milestone moment for graduates stepping into the next chapter of their lives. It was an especially meaningful day for…… read more »
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UMO Celebrates Over 175 Graduates and Honors Top Scholars
Mount Olive Rallies Late to Top North Greenville, 84–80
IGERVILLE, S.C. — The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team showcased poise and resilience Saturday afternoon, rallying from a double-digit deficit to earn an 84–80 Conference Carolinas road victory over North Greenville at Hayes Gymnasium. The Trojans weathered a tightly contested first half that included seven lead changes and three ties. Mount Olive leaned…… read more »
UNC Health Wayne Launches New Nursing Scholarship Program at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – UNC Health Wayne has partnered with the University of Mount Olive (UMO) to launch a new Nursing Scholarship Program designed to ease the financial burden for aspiring nurses and strengthen the healthcare workforce in Wayne County and the surrounding region. At this time, UMO is the only institution with access to this…… read more »
UMO to Hold Graduation on December 12
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 175 students on Friday, December 12, at 10 AM in George & Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. The platform party will include UMO President H. Edward Croom, UMO Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Burt Lewis, Dean of the Tillman School of Business Dr. Kathy…… read more »
UMO Collegiate FFA Students Bring Warmth to Local School Children
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive’s Collegiate FFA (CFFA) chapter continued one of its most meaningful traditions this year, providing warm winter coats to children in need through its annual Coats for Kids initiative. This year’s effort supplied 147 students at Brogden Primary School with brand-new coats, with additional coats set aside to…… read more »
Trojans Push Ferrum to Overtime in One-Point Heartbreaker
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team battled to the final buzzer Saturday but fell just short in a 59-58 overtime loss to Ferrum College inside Kornegay Arena. After a slow first half, the Trojans surged back into the contest with a spirited offensive and defensive effort. The intensity peaked in…… read more »
Trojans Dominate Home Opener with 36–6 Victory Over Ferrum
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive wrestling team left no doubt in its home debut Thursday night, cruising to a commanding 36–6 win over Ferrum College inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans opened the dual with fire and never let up. Senior Jack MacKiernan set the tone at 184 pounds, pinning Joseph Toner in…… read more »
UMO’s Christmas by Spotlight Set for December 5–6
MOUNT OLIVE— The University of Mount Olive invites the community to kick off the holiday season at its highly anticipated Christmas by Spotlight event on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6. Designed to capture the true meaning of Christmas in a spirited and lively show, the production blends timeless classics with modern holiday favorites. “This year’s show…… read more »
Trojans Fall on the Road at Emory & Henry
EMORY, Va. — A cold shooting afternoon and a powerful second-half surge from Emory & Henry proved too much for the University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team on Wednesday, as the Trojans dropped a 92–55 non-conference decision at the King Center. Mount Olive kept things close early, trailing by only six after the opening…… read more »
Peterson Scores 1,000th Career Point as UMO Edges Francis Marion in Conference Opener
FLORENCE, S.C. — It was a milestone night for the University of Mount Olive as senior guard Shane Peterson scored his 1,000th career point and helped lift the Trojans to a nail-biting 86–84 win over Francis Marion on Tuesday in their Conference Carolinas opener. Peterson led UMO with 19 points, draining five three-pointers and pulling…… read more »
