Carver Heights Principal Winter Goodson knows a thing or two about life, education, faith, and hard work. It is a combination of lessons gained throughout her 40 years that have made her who she is today and have placed her on the path of a career she loves. “I would say that my success can…… read more »
Kenneth Buchanan of Western North Carolina has joined the University of Mount Olive as Vice President for Business and Finance. In this position, he will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the University, including providing leadership and coordination in the administrative, planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the University. Buchanan, who…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive campus will soon be abuzz with activity. New students move-in on August 21, returning students will arrive on August 23, and traditional classes are set to begin on August 24. Parents will, once again, be able to accompany and assist students during the move-in process. “We are eager to see…… read more »
This summer, more than 200 alumni, friends, and family members gathered for the University of Mount Olive’s inaugural Ag Alumni Reunion. Held at the George R. Kornegay Student Farm, the event celebrated the 19-year history of UMO’s ag programs, as well as provided guests with a glimpse of future plans. The event included games, live…… read more »
Holly Daly, Director of Health Services at the University of Mount Olive, has received The Outstanding Contribution to Campus Life Award. The award is presented to the faculty or staff member that has demonstrated exemplary service in contributing to a transformative campus life experience for the students. Daly began her career at UMO in June…… read more »
Article submitted by Dr. Jason Davis, University of Mount Olive Assistant Dean School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences At this point in the growing season, if you are not familiar with weeds, you may soon be. As the motivational quote by an unknown author states, “Weeds don’t need any encouragement to grow.” Weeds do not…… read more »
Watch William Carter on the wrestling mat, and you will find a combination of things he has learned throughout his high school career at C.B. Aycock. There are techniques he has learned from previous wrestlers while working out in the wrestling room and his passion, desire, and determination to excel on the wrestling mat are…… read more »
Bronda Walker grew up in a middle-class, Christian family with two older brothers and two younger sisters. Her father, who only completed the third grade, became a self-made, successful businessman, who owned his own construction company. Her mother, the youngest of nine children, graduated from high school, got married, and did the books for the…… read more »
Starting in August, the University of Mount Olive will offer an in-person Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Johnston Community College’s Smithfield campus. The eight-week courses will be taught on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM. According to Dr. Kathy T. Best, Dean of the Tillman School of Business, students enrolled in the…… read more »
Thirteen high school students from across the state of North Carolina gathered at the University of Mount Olive this week for the 2021 NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Supervised Agricultural Experience Institute. Students from Duplin, Greene, Johnston, Lenoir, Lincoln, Sampson, Wake, and Wayne participated in the three-day event aimed at introducing them to the agriculture…… read more »
