Keisha Gray is Finishing Strong
MOUNT OLIVE-“We all create the stories we want for ourselves, and I’ve always wanted my story to be life-changing without limits,” said University of Mount Olive (UMO) student Keisha Gray of Greenville, NC. Gray was born and raised in Stamford, CT. She was one of seven siblings, all girls. Her parents always encouraged Gray and […]
UMO Alumna Melissia Larson Makes Impact on Opioid Epidemic
MOUNT OLIVE-Melissia Larson of Greenville graduated from the University of Mount Olive (UMO) in 1997 with a degree in criminal justice and criminology. It was just the catalyst she needed to launch herself into a fulfilling and meaningful career that has helped her assist countless individuals and agencies throughout North Carolina. “When I completed my […]
UMO Mourns Loss of Third Student Killed in Fatal Crash
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive has learned that a third student involved in the vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, March 13 has succumbed to his injuries. “We are extremely sad to share the news of the passing of Jett Swetland,” said Dr. Ed Croom, Interim President for the University of Mount […]
UMO to Close Campus for Traditional Students
MOUNT OLIVE – As the University of Mount Olive continues to monitor the Coronavirus and works to comply with Governor Roy Cooper’s recommendations, the University has made the decision to close campus effective at 5 PM on Friday, March 13, 2020 for all traditional students. All spring athletics will be suspended for the remainder of […]
UMO Releases Statement Involving Students in Fatal Crash
MOUNT OLIVE- Seven University of Mount Olive students have been involved in a fatal crash. Six of the seven are from the UMO Women’s Lacrosse team and one is a former baseball player. The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 55 and Indian Springs Road. The students were in a jeep that was struck […]
UMO Extends Spring Break and Plans for Online Classes
MOUNT OLIVE-In a memo dated March 12, 2020, and addressed to all University of Mount Olive faculty, staff, and students, Interim President Dr. Ed Croom announced that the University is extending spring break through Friday, March 20, 2020 as it monitors the COVID-19 virus. The memo further indicated that starting March 23, all seated courses […]
UMO Psychology Students Turn Classroom Knowledge into Practical Research Opportunities
MOUNT OLIVE- It has often been said, “We learn by doing.” That is undoubtedly true for University of Mount Olive (UMO) psychology majors Madison Walton, Taylor Moncrief, Elizabeth Lopez, and Erica Mouanoutoua, who are taking their education to new levels by integrating their classroom knowledge into firsthand research and clinical internship opportunities. Senior Madison Walton […]
Past Experiences Push Anthony Hernandez toward Future Goals
MOUNT OLIVE- Twenty-five year-old Anthony Hernandez of Ivanhoe distinctly remembers his childhood. He grew up in New Jersey. His parents, Rene and Blanca Hernandez, migrated to America from Honduras in the mid-1980s, seeking a better life. “My parents have always worked hard and encouraged me in everything I do, especially in school,” Anthony shared. “It […]