More than a hundred high school and community college students from Wayne, Duplin, Lenoir, Pender, New Hanover, Moore, and Harnett Counties recently had the opportunity to be part of a collegiate choral experience. The University of Mount Olive’s All-Star Choir Festival is an annual event that attracts the area’s top music students for a day-long…… read more »
Several University of Mount Olive students participated in the annual Yam Jam event hosted by the Society of St. Andrew. Members of UMOs Collegiate FFA and Collegiate Young Farmer & Rancher clubs, along with some UMO Honors Program students, harvested and donated sweet potatoes to local and regional food banks. “We picked just over 15,000…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive will host over 650 third graders from Wayne and Duplin County for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fair, called STEM ON THE GREEN. The event will take place on Friday, October 29th from 9 AM to 2 PM on the campus lawn near Pope Wellness Center. The event…… read more »
The UMO Men’s Soccer (9-4-0, 7-1-0) was unable to comeback against Lees-McRae College (7-4-1, 5-2-0) 2-1 in Conference Carolinas action Saturday afternoon at Amon Field. It was also senior day for Hector Cabrera Viveros, Mustafa Nadeem, Nickolai Clarke, Rio Mello, Alfie Pope, Francisco Macedo, Benjamyn Elliott, and Ethan Bunting, as they were honored prior to the…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive women’s soccer team defeated Lees-McRae College 3-2 in Conference Carolinas action, Saturday afternoon at Amon Field. Prior to the match, Taylor Lewis, Emma Campbell, Shaunalee Govia, Jordyn Davis, Kaylee Mariani, Kristin Ferriman, Erica Boswell, and Amanda Allen were honored for senior day.… read more »
Every October the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) hosts a “NC Countdown to College” event to help students focus on their college applications in an efficient way. This month-long event provides resources for students to better navigate the path to college including engaging with and assisting students in completing critical steps for college entry,…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive (5-5, 5-3) battled back to knock off No. 10 nationally-ranked Limestone University (7-5, 6-3) 3-2 in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action on Sunday afternoon. With the victory, Trojans get their first win over a nationally-ranked opponent, an undefeated record at home, and the most wins in a season. Game InformationThe opening…… read more »
Join the University of Mount Olive Symphonic Band and Jazz Band for a concert on Thursday, October 14 at 7 PM in the Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall. Due to COVID-19, band rehearsals have looked and sounded different during the past year and a half. Making music in the midst of a pandemic meant big…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive recently announced that it will add women’s wrestling to the 22 NCAA Division II varsity sports currently being offered by the university. “We have had great success with men’s wrestling and look to use that as a springboard to adding women’s wrestling,” UMO Vice President for Athletics Jeff Eisen said. “We…… read more »
On Wednesday, the University of Mount Olive observed the National See You at the Pole event. Students gathered in prayer around the flagpole located near the Henderson building. Prayers were lifted regarding the campus, the community, and the nation. The atmosphere was filled with love and gratitude. Additional prayers were lifted in regards to keeping…… read more »
