The University of Mount Olive has appointed five new Board of Trustee members: Pam Hardison Braxton, Paula Coates, Sylvia Herring, Borden Franklin “Frankie” Howell, Jr, and Robert Wilkerson. The University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees is the University’s governing body, and has shaped the growth of the institution since its beginning. The Board is…… read more »
Adrianna Zepeda of Mount Olive grew up humble and appreciative. She is quiet and reserved, and can be described as more of a listener than a conversationalist. Anyone that knows Zepeda, knows she is a selfless person, always willing to help others. Likely, these traits were nurtured by the fact that she was raised by…… read more »
Qudre Joyner of Colerain, NC has been chosen to participate in the AFA Crop Science Institute in Raleigh from July 18-20. Joyner is a senior crop science major at the University of Mount Olive. The AFA Crop Science Institute brings up to 75 talented college students together to take part in a three-day program. Students…… read more »
With more and more adult students seeking to expand their workplace versatility and earning potential, the University of Mount Olive has recently added a new degree to its arsenal of online degree programs. The new bachelor of arts degree in English has been tailored specifically for adult, online learners. Focused on developing the soft skills…… read more »
Dr. Paul Gainey, Allied Faculty within the University of Mount Olive’s Department of Arts and Education, has been named the 2021 UMO Adjunct of the Year. The award is given in appreciation to an adjunct faculty member who exemplifies devotion above and beyond the classroom. Students nominate faculty members. The nominations are then considered by…… read more »
Candise Lockett of Birmingham, England came to the United States in 2017 to play sports. Recruited by the University of Mount Olive to be a member of the Trojan Track and Field team, Lockett was unsure of what major she wanted to pursue. “I was interested in the wide range of academic subjects and classes…… read more »
Over 250 incoming freshmen and their parents attended the University of Mount Olive’s Admitted Student Day on Wednesday, June 23. It was the first such event to be held at the University in over a year. “We are so excited about having these incoming students and their parents on our campus,” said Tim Woodard, Vice…… read more »
It is widely known that hospitals and medical centers across the nation have been facing a nursing shortage for years. According to University of Mount Olive Chair of Nursing, Dr. Joy Kieffer, the reasons are many, but access to nursing education is at the heart of the matter. “The interest is there among students, but…… read more »
Thursday afternoon, students learned how pickles are processed for food as part of last week’s STEAMA camps at the University of Mount Olive. Jason Davis, Ed.D, Assistant Dean for the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences talked with the students about how the cucumbers are turned into pickles and the different types of spices of…… read more »
This summer, the University of Mount Olive is offering FREE online professional development workshops for middle and high school teachers from North Carolina and beyond. According to Dr. Stephen Edwards, Agricultural Education and Agribusiness Department Chair, North Carolina teachers are required to earn a total of 80 hours of Continuing Education Unit credits over a…… read more »
