Engineering / IT

OIT Expands Capstone Project

Aug 19, 2009

The Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT) plans to expand the Capstone Project in the coming academic year to incorporate aspects

University

University Leaders Gather for Retreat

Aug 15, 2009

Faculty and administrative leaders gathered for Olivet University’s annual leadership retreat August 12-13 to share vision and future plans at San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, California.

University

New Deans Introduced at Retreat

Aug 15, 2009

University President Dr. William Wagner introduced two new deans at Olivet’s recent leadership retreat Aug. 12-13 in Danville, California. Mrs. Tracy Davis was introduced as the University's new academic dean, and Dr. Joseph Ray Tallman as the dean of Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS).

University

Olivet Announces President’s Succession

Aug 08, 2009

The Olivet University Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. David Randolph will conclude his successful three year term as University President on July 31, 2009 to return to fulltime teaching and writing. Academic Dean Dr. William Wagner will succeed him as president on August 1.

Arts & Design

OCAD Summer Projects Continue

Aug 08, 2009

Summertime was the perfect time for Olivet College of Art & Design (OCAD) students to hone their design skills with independent projects -- from building websites to international design competitions.

Journalism

OCJ Dean Publishes New Book

Aug 08, 2009

The dean of Olivet College of Journalism, Dr. William Willis, recently published a new reference book that introduces journalistic decision-making to aspiring reporters.

Music

Dean to Present Paper at Church Music Colloquium

Jul 24, 2009

Dean and Professor of Jubilee College of Music Dr. Merril Smoak will give his expert opinion on the historical importance of two recently discovered 19th century Baptist hymnals at the Colloquium on Baptist Church Music September 24-25.

Theology

Summer Offers Mission Opportunities

Jul 24, 2009

Dozens of students from Olivet Theological College & Seminary are using this summer as an opportunity to conduct mission work in different cities across the United States and overseas.

Arts & Design

OCAD Leads College Web Development

Jul 14, 2009

This summer Olivet College of Art & Design (OCAD) is leading a University-wide effort to renew Olivet’s college websites. In preparation the upcoming semester, OCAD is working with representatives from the University’s five colleges to refresh the designs of their individual websites.

Journalism

Lecture Offers Students New Models for Journalism

Jul 14, 2009

Olivet College of Journalism students recently attended a Commonwealth Club lecture entitled "Newspapers are Dead. Now What?" to learn about innovative ways to develop a for-profit news model amid an era of abundant, free digital content.