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Each year, it has become a meaningful tradition for the graduating class to present a special gift to Olivet University — a token of their appreciation, and a way to leave behind a lasting legacy.
Olivet University marked a significant milestone with its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, held on June 24 at the Riverside campus. This year’s event was especially meaningful as it included the first cohort of second-generation students from the Olivet community. Among them was Sungil Bae, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology graduate, who also delivered the student address on behalf of the Class of 2025.
The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies successfully concluded a week-long series of oral defense sessions for the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Program, marking the culmination of the 2024–25 academic year.
MBA students at Olivet Business School are developing new business models in the Applied Business Research course.
MBA students at Olivet Business School started the Summer quarter with a meaningful project in their Applied Business Research class. The class requires students to brainstorm a real startup idea in groups, conduct in-depth research and analysis, then pitch it to the entire class at the end of the course.
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Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) formally concludes the 2024–2025 academic year, a period widely regarded by faculty and staff as one of exceptional growth, academic advancement, and spiritual renewal. The seminary celebrates what many are calling its most fruitful and progressive year in recent memory.
Olivet University Vice President Dr. Peter W. Tzeng was recently featured in Christian Daily for his leadership in addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of theological education. The article highlighted Dr. Tzeng’s role at the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) consultation, held in Tirana, Albania, where he led the AI subgroup within the Technology and Innovation Impact Team.
A group of Olivet University faculty members attended a special ethnobotany lecture this week, hosted by Knöppelåsen, an Aguanga-based nonprofit dedicated to regenerative agriculture and sustainable gardening. The event featured guest speaker William Pink of the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cupeno Indians, Pala, offering a rich exploration of edible and medicinal plants traditionally foraged and cultivated by local tribes.
Olivet University warmly welcomed the new students arriving for Spring Quarter with a barbecue fellowship, providing an opportunity for students to connect, share their personal journeys, and build meaningful relationships within the university community.
On March 13, 2025, faculty and students from OTCS Riverside (RS) attended the Los Angeles Theology Conference (LATC) at Biola University in La Mirada, California. This year’s conference focused on the theme “Receiving Redemption,” exploring how individuals and communities receive the blessings of salvation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Olivet University representatives attended a local tree grafting event hosted by Knöppelåsen, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to promoting regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and the restoration of native plant life in chaparral and desert regions.
Olivet University’s Wednesday service welcomed guest preacher Pastor Jon Runnfeldt, who brought an uplifting message that resonated deeply with students, faculty, and staff. Pastor Runnfeldt, the head pastor of Valley Gospel Chapel for the past five years, was accompanied by his family and members of his church’s youth group, including their leaders.
Olivet University students joined local Anza Christian churches for a heartfelt evening of worship at the United Praise Night, held at the Anza Community Hall. The event showcased worship teams from Living Hope Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Gospel, and Olivet University, each leading the audience in a series of inspiring praise performances.
Olivet University St. Louis celebrated its Winter Convocation at the St. Ann Campus, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and friends in a spirit of unity and shared purpose. Notable guests, including the President of Brookes Bible College, the Mayor of St. Ann, a representative of Olivet Assembly, the general secretary of Jubilee World, and members of the St. Ann Police Department, joined the evening to show support.
Anza, CA — As part of an ongoing preaching series hosted at Olivet University, Pastor Matthew Nevills of Anza Baptist Church delivered a sermon titled "In Humility, Value Others Above Yourselves" to an audience of undergraduate and graduate students. Rooted in Philippians 2:3-5, his message emphasized the centrality of humility and unity within the Christian faith.
Olivet Business School Manhattan Campus will introduce a new elective course "Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting" by Professor Albert Lee. The course aims to teach business practitioners to use financial statements and cash flow analysis as a systematic tool for business decision-making.
The Manhattan New York Olivet Business School campus will be introducing three courses, ECON600 Macroeconomics in the Global Economy, LEAD700 Leadership and MGMT800 Business Capstone Project, for the Winter 2021 quarter.
Olivet School of Business (OBS) launched its newest website design, which reflects the new Ph.D in Business Administration degree along with other insightful content about its programs.
Olivet Business School (OBS) welcomes new faculty member Dr. Albert Lee for the Fall Quarter. Lee graduated from Harvard University and previously served as an assistant professor at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. He is scheduled to teach Finance and related subjects at the business school.
Adjunct professor Sebastian Keita of Olivet Business School shared his experience about holding online classes on Applied Business Research over the summer, amid the pandemic.
Olivet Business School's MBA students continue to engage in online distance learning and explore the world of entrepreneurship, during this unprecedented academic session.
Students of Olivet Business School in San Francisco have gained Christian perspectives on workplace management through the Leadership course this quarter.
The Olivet Business School Manhattan location welcomed its current students in the MBA programs for the new quarter.
The California State Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) has approved the offering of the Ph.D. in Business Administration program by Olivet University.
The Manhattan New York Olivet Business School campus will be introducing two courses, MG610 Operations Management and HR650 Human Resource Management, for the Winter 2020 quarter.
