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The University of Mount Olive recently hosted its 7th Annual AgFest event to promote and celebrate awareness of agriculture and other academic opportunities. The event was attended by more than 1,600 FFA students and 200 advisors from 74 schools across North Carolina. The fair-like format offered attendees 60 educational booths along with a variety of…… read more »
A total of 289 donors collectively gave $84,412 to the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Giving Day. UMO officials say the amount more than doubled the University’s initial goal of $30,000. Donors of the 24-hour fundraising event had the opportunity to earmark their gifts to various areas. The majority of gifts were designated to the…… read more »
Over 400 high school students recently attended the NC FFA Statewide Event held at the University of Mount Olive. Students competed in three career development events – Ag Sales, Farm Business Management, and Marketing Plan. The Farm Business Manaement, Ag Sales, and Marketing Plan Career Development Events evaluate FFA members’ knowledge and ability to manage…… read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The University of Mount Olive has received initial approval from the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) to open its pre-licensure BSN degree program. With this approval, UMO will begin enrolling students for fall of 2022. “To say I am excited is an understatement,” said UMO Chair of Nursing, Dr. Joy Kieffer, “The journey to…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team defeated the Crusaders of North Greenville University 89-71 on Saturday. This win takes the Trojans to 14-2 overall and 12-2 in Conference.… read more »
