Hard work pays off. It is a maxim used by coaches to describe student-athletes who, over four years, mature and break out of their shell in a particular sport. Rosewood’s Alyssa Smothers is a perfect example. Four years ago, the Rosewood senior was not on college coaches’ recruiting radar. However, during her time playing softball,…… read more »
COVID-19 has been an unwelcome guest for our entire nation. It has caused us to do things differently and think creatively to stay connected. In that regard, the University of Mount Olive’s RLS 320 Program Planning and Leadership class recently partnered with the NC Whirligig Festival to help create a series of virtual events for…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive will celebrate 69 years of providing Christian higher education during a virtual Founders Day event to be held this Wednesday, November 18. The live video, featuring a message from UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom, will launch at 10 AM, and can be found at live.umo.edu.… read more »
“One of the most cherished traditions at the University of Mount Olive is Homecoming and Pickle Classic Weekend,” said Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Anna Whitman. “The weekend is a time for alumni to gather and relive those special moments that were created during their time at the University.” Whitman noted, that due to COVID-19,…… read more »
Katrina Lee, Director of Financial Aid at the University of Mount Olive, recently completed a certification that few in academia possess. Offered through the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Financial Aid Administrator Certification (FAAC) is a rigorous program that enhances the financial aid community, promotes professional development, encourages continuous learning, and inspires…… read more »
Carolina Sound, a premier A Cappella group from the University of Mount Olive, is a ministry recruitment group that performs a variety of musical genres including Christian, secular, inspirational, as well as patriotic music. The vocalists within the group have a passion for music and ministry. The group will perform at 11 AM this Sunday, November, 8,…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive has received a $1 million gift from one of its longtime friends and benefactors, Dr. Thomas R. Morris of Wilmington, NC. The contribution from Morris was inspired by his desire to invest in building opportunities for the University’s new innovative programs. He had initially planned for the money to be…… read more »
The Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center within the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at the University of Mount Olive has been awarded $692,000.00 from the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to administer and award a three-year grant program named AgPrime. “This is great news for the University of Mount Olive, its students, and the…… read more »
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive men’s and women’s track and field teams in a continued effort to reach out to the Mount Olive community, hit the streets for a town clean-up Saturday morning. In what has turned into an annual event, the track and field teams went from street to…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees has publically announced they appointed Dr. H. Edward Croom as President. The news came from Board Chair Earl W. Worley, in a message to students, faculty and staff. Croom will be the sixth president to serve at the University’s helm since its inception in 1951. Croom initially…… read more »
