INDIANAPOLIS (June 24) –-The University of Mount Olive men’s volleyball team produced two NCAA Division I statistical champions for the 2025 season. Junior Jackson Lahey led the nation in assists per set with 10.85, while freshman Luca Colombo topped the country in digs per set with 2.96. Both players will be honored with plaques from…… read more »
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Record-Setting Season: Lahey and Colombo Top NCAA Volleyball Stats
UMO’s Janara Bryant Crowned Southeast Region Field Athlete of the Year After Record-Breaking Freshman Season
New Orleans (June 9) – University of Mount Olive freshman Janara Bryant has taken the NCAA Division II track and field world by storm, earning the title of Southeast Region Field Athlete of the Year from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The true freshman put together one of the…… read more »
Hold Onto Your Tickets: NCAA Division II Baseball Adjusts Thursday Games
CARY, N.C. (June 5) – Due to forecasted inclement weather, the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship has adjusted its Thursday schedule at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary. Game 13, featuring Lenoir-Rhyne and Central Missouri, will now take place at 6 p.m. The following matchup, Game 14 between Tampa and Northwest Nazarene, is…… read more »
Investing in Himself: UMO Student James Boring Balances Career, Family, and Education with Purpose
Princeton, N.C. — When James Boring enrolled at the University of Mount Olive (UMO) in 2023, he brought more than ambition—he arrived with a clear vision of success rooted in perseverance, family, and community. Currently serving as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President at KS Bank, Boring is no stranger to the challenges…… read more »
Final Eight Teams Set for 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship in Cary
Cary, N.C. — The 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship will begin Friday, May 30, at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. Hosted by the University of Mount Olive and the Town of Cary, the event features eight regional champions, including two former national titleholders—Tampa and Central Missouri. Top-seeded Tampa, aiming…… read more »
Dominic Nutter Secures Fifth NCAA All-American Title with Top-10 Finish in Hammer Throw at DII Nationals
Pueblo, Colo. — (May 22) — In a fitting finale to an exceptional collegiate career, Dominic Nutter, a graduate student at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), etched his name deeper into NCAA Division II track and field history by earning First-Team All-American honors for the fifth time. Nutter claimed seventh place in the men’s…… read more »
Three Trojans Named to CSC Academic All-District Team for Excellence On and Off the Court
Mount Olive, N.C. — The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball program proudly placed three student-athletes on the prestigious College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, recognizing their exceptional achievements both in the classroom and on the court. Redshirt sophomore Christopher Brown, junior Shane Peterson, and junior Shawn Wilson were each honored for their academic…… read more »
Harris Sets Conference Record as Mount Olive Women Shine at Final Qualifier
Mount Olive, N.C. (May 9) – Freshman sprinter Futoria Harris made history on Thursday, breaking the Conference Carolinas record in the 100-meter dash to headline a series of standout performances by the University of Mount Olive women’s track & field team at the UMO First Chance and Final Qualifier, held at Ray McDonald Sr. Sports…… read more »
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
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 »
