(GDN)–University of Mount Olive (UMO) freshmen moved in on Saturday, August 22, and by Monday, they were already making a meaningful and impactful difference in the community. Donned with masks and prepared to social distance, nearly 50 members of the Tillman School of Business (TSB) Class of 2024 walked from campus to Westbrook Park in…… read more »
With traditional classes starting at the University of Mount Olive on Tuesday, August, 25, many parents and students are wondering what to expect in regards to COVID-19 protocols. According to Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Hines all UMO traditional courses will be offered through a hybrid model. “We have taken this step…… read more »
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(GDN)–About 400 students merged on the campus of the University Of Mount Olive in a two day move-in this weekend. The University opened its doors for students starting early Saturday morning and lasted until Sunday afternoon. All the students took the necessary action to stay safe while moving into their dorm rooms with help from…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive Department of Athletics typically gets their hands dirty on the playing field in practice, games, or in field maintenance, but last week the coaches and staff put down the whistles and stopped watching game film and picked up a hammer. UMO Athletics traveled to Goldsboro to partner with Habitat for…… read more »
The Conference Carolinas Board of Directors have postponed all fall sports competition until the spring of 2021 after extensive deliberation. The decision was made in the best interest of Conference Carolinas student-athletes, coaches and administrators due to the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conference Carolinas men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer…… read more »
“I want to be a counselor, and I want to help underserved children,” said Aviance Hines of Bunn, NC. Hines will be part of the first class of students enrolled in the University of Mount Olive’s (UMO) new Master of Science in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health online degree program which starts this fall. Hines graduated…… read more »
“You’re flying today! Climb on over into the pilot’s seat,” said University of Director of Flight Operations Gary Whaley to Rylee Berry. It was Berry’s first day of flight school, and when she heard those words, she admits thinking, “What in the heck have I gotten myself into?” After only a 30 minute ground lesson,…… read more »
The Conference Carolinas Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan to proceed with intercollegiate competition in conference-sponsored sports in the upcoming fall semester. Intercollegiate competition may begin no earlier than Sept. 18, 2020. The decision was made in the best interest of Conference Carolinas student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Conference Carolinas member institutions may begin practicing in…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive has selected Kathy Izard’s 2017 Christopher Award Winner The Hundred Story Home as its 2020 Common Read book selection. Reading, discussing, and writing about the novel will be a part of the curriculum for students enrolled in the First Year Experience course. An award-winning graphic designer in Charlotte for 20…… read more »
University of Mount Olive Psychology Department Chair Natalie Kemp shares insights on the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on children. If you are like me, you may love to travel in the summer. My husband and I love to take little trips with our kids. When we are going on a trip, the first thing we…… read more »
