The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team fell short in their effort to defeat conference rival Southern Wesleyan University during the Church Night games at UMO. Despite evening up the score down the stretch, the trojans were unable to pull out the win. The final score was UMO 74, Southern Wesleyan 77. … read more »
Charlie B. Young of Selma has been appointed to the University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees. “Charlie Young brings to the Board an impressive business record,” said UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom. “He has demonstrated keen insight and an entrepreneurial spirit in managing his business interests. With his love of people and the…… read more »
This Saturday, January 30, 2021 will mark the 39th Annual Church Night Basketball Games at the University of Mount Olive. Although fans will not be able to cheer on their favorite teams in person, the University will air the games and festivities on its Facebook page. The night will feature basketball competition between UMO and…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team defeated North Greenville University 79-60 in Conference Carolinas action in Mount Olive, N.C. Saturday afternoon. UMO improves to 2-2 overall and 2-2 in conference, while NGU falls to 2-1, 2-1. … read more »
From UMO Media Relations SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team won its first game of the season after defeating the Valkyries of Converse College 67-50 in Conference Carolinas action in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Tuesday. UMO improves to 1-2 overall and 1-2 in the conference, while Converse falls to 1-3, 0-3. INSIDE THE SCORE The Trojans…… read more »
From UMO Media Relations BRISTOL, Tennesse – The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team came up short against the Tornado of King University 74-72 on Tuesday night in Conference Carolinas action. UMO falls to 0-3, 0-3 in season, while King improves to 2-2, 1-1. INSIDE THE SCORE King University got on the scoreboard first, opening the contest on a 3-0 lead, but Mount Olive had an answer…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive wrestling team fell to the Wolves of Newberry College 37-11 Sunday afternoon in a South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Dual. The contest was the first competition for any UMO Athletics program since March of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of sports. INSIDE THE RESULTS The match…… read more »
Graduating seniors Hunter Leigh Hall and Matthew Jerome Boyette recently received the distinguished Dr. Thomas R. Morris Awards for Academic Excellence at the University of Mount Olive. The Morris Awards are presented to the UMO seniors graduating with the highest Grade Point Average in both the traditional and the non-traditional academic programs. The awards are…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive has received grants totaling $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grants made through Lily Endowment’s Thriving in Ministry initiative, will enable UMO to establish the Clergy Connection Initiative. Its mission will align with the Thriving in Ministry goal of helping organizations create or strengthen programs that help pastors build…… read more »
To celebrate the 2020 graduating class, the University of Mount Olive will air its virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday, December 12, at 10 AM and 2 PM. UMO Alumnus Luis Miranda will deliver the commencement address. Miranda is the senior pastor of Rivermont Baptist Church and principal at Wayne Christian School. Of the 256 candidates for…… read more »
