University of Mount Olive elementary education major Maria “Mia” Zimmer recently received the distinguished Dr. Thomas R. Morris Award for Academic Excellence. The award was presented to Zimmer for having the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) of the May graduating class. The award is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Thomas R. Morris and…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive recently awarded the 2020 Dr. Thomas R. Morris Award for Excellence in Teaching to Professor of Language and Literature Dr. Linda Holland-Toll. In addition to her teaching responsibilities Holland-Toll serves as the advisor for English Education, the Linguistics Club, and Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. Interim Vice President for…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive’s President shares his confidence that students will be back on campus for classes in the fall despite the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. In a video message to students, UMO Interim President Dr. Ed Croom talks about the start of the fall semester at the University. You can view Dr.…… read more »
Several Wayne County students were recently recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive. Among those receiving awards were: Brooke Cottle of Mount Olive received the Healthcare Management Student of the Year Award. Cottle is a senior healthcare management major. This award is given to an outstanding healthcare management senior having a minimumof…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive is announcing the cancelation of all University-sponsored summer camps to take place on the campus of Mount Olive for the remainder of the summer. UMO has decided to cancel all summer camps in order to focus planning on getting the campus ready for the Fall Semester and the return of…… read more »
University of Mount Olive Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Associate Professor of Psychology by Dr. C. Ray Taylor shares insights on maintaining a healthy mental perspective during COVID-19. We have all been introduced to a new set of vocabulary that will not likely leave us too soon — shelter in place, flatten the curve,…… read more »
Dr. Ed Groom, the Interim President of the University of Mount Olive, delivers a message to graduates in the video below. … read more »
University of Mount Olive senior agriculture production systems major Hunter Hall recently earned the prestigious of honor of being named an AmericanHort Scholar. She was one of only six graduate and undergraduate students to earn the nationwide distinction. The AmericanHort Scholars Program sets students in horticulture on a path to success by exposing them to…… read more »
While the public has been told to stay home as much as possible, sometimes you just still have to get out to enjoy some fresh air and outdoor recreation. The spring weather and blooming trees are a particular draw this time of year. Our photographer Bobby Williams spotted these ladies enjoying a morning bike ride…… read more »
With so much doom and gloom information filling our news feeds, University of Mount Olive Moye Library offers a bit of inspiration and positivity. Evening and Weekend Supervisor Beth Rose shares some resources and suggested reading opportunities for readers of all ages. “In times of crisis, we return to stories,” Rose said. “There’s no better…… read more »
