UMO Division of Education Awarded Grant to Establish Reading Clinic
November 7, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive Division of Education has been awarded a $23,000 grant from the Anonymous Trust to support the implementation of a pilot Reading Clinic at the University. The clinic, which began this fall is helping a select number of […]
UMO Appoints Four New Board of Trustees Members
October 3, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive has appointed four new members to the Board of Trustees: Robert “Bob” Johnson, Shane Smith, Jody Tyson, and The Reverend Dr. Josh Whitfield. Johnson will fill an unexpired term ending in 2025, while Smith, Tyson, and Whitfield […]
Mimm to lead UMO Nursing Program
October 3, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE, NC – With over 32 years of clinical practice Dr. Nancy Mimm of Harrisburg, PA is well poised to lead the University of Mount Olive Nursing Program to the next level. “As the new Chair of the Department of Nursing, Dr. Mimm is committed […]
UMO Releases 2023 Homecoming Schedule
September 20, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive will celebrate its 2023 Homecoming weekend November 17-19. “Homecoming is always a great way to reconnect, rekindle old friendships, and revisit the growing UMO campus. We can’t wait to welcome our alumni family home,” said Julie Graham, UMO […]
UMO Ceramics Show to Feature Local Artistry
September 19, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive will host its first annual Ceramics Show entitled, “A Celebration of Creativity and Craftsmanship.” The opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 PM on Thursday, October 12 in Laughinghouse Hall located at 500 Herring Drive […]
Matthis to Head UMO School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
September 19, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that Dr. John Steven “Steve” Matthis will be the new Dean for the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences (SABS). University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom said, “Steve will bring elevated […]
UMO Students “Meet the Firms”
September 14, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations Article by: Macy Parkhurst, Student Intern MOUNT OLIVE – The Tillman School of Business at the University of Mount Olive recently hosted “Meet the Firms,” an event aimed at introducing students to reputable accounting firms in the region. Three different accounting firms from across the […]
UMO Students Build and Test Prosthetic Hands
September 14, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations Students in UMO’s Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience class recently had the opportunity to experience how the brain and body work together in day-to-day life. As part of their class project, students were organized into several groups and each group constructed a prosthetic hand. The project […]