University news
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UMO’s Carolina Sound to perform at Darlington Motor Speedway
MOUNT OLIVE — Carolina Sound, the University of Mount Olive’s premier acapella group, is set to perform the National Anthem at the highly anticipated NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Motor Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 1. This prestigious opportunity arose after a representative from Darlington Motor Speedway heard the group…
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University and town set to welcome UMO students
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive campus will soon welcome new and returning traditional students. New students move in on Aug. 24, and returning students arrive on Aug. 26. Traditional seated classes are set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 27. A week of welcome activities is planned to…
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A journey of perseverance and passion in exercise science
MOUNT OLIVE — Vinesha Briggs, a 21-year-old exercise science major, is making waves in the athletic and academic arenas. Set to graduate in December 2024, Briggs has already built an impressive resume filled with triumphs in track and field, academic excellence, and entrepreneurial success.
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UMO student excels, makes a difference at UNC-Lenoir
MOUNT OLIVE — Alyssa Kopanski, a driven and dedicated 21-year-old from Pink Hill, is completing her summer internship at UNC-Lenoir, a pivotal step toward her graduation from the University of Mount Olive (UMO). Enrolled at UMO since the fall of 2022, Kopanski is set to graduate in August with Magna…
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New initiative aims to boost farm safety across eastern North Carolina
Agriculture, one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States, is getting a much-needed safety overhaul through the launch of the Safe Farm Stewards Program. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to address the alarming rates of farm-related accidents and fatalities, providing farmers with essential tools and knowledge to make their…
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Celebrating a career and a life of dedication and service
Looking back over the past 36 years, Dr. K. David Hines’ career at the University of Mount Olive (UMO) reflects a lifelong commitment to Christian higher education and connecting with students, faculty, and staff. Through empathy, storytelling, and hands-on learning, he has transformed countless lives. As an administrator, he has…
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New partnership with UMO benefits Piedmont Technical graduates
MOUNT OLIVE — Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Mount Olive (UMO) through the UMO Promise program, offering significant educational advancement opportunities for PTC students. This partnership enables PTC students who earn an associate of diversified agriculture and horticulture technology degree to…
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Ishmil Harvey: A journey of inspiration and dedication
FAYETTEVILLE — Ishmil Harvey, a 23-year-old from Elizabethtown, is making a significant impact as a program staff member this summer at Camp Dixie in Fayetteville..
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UMO art alumni paint the town
GOLDSBORO — Luis Fernando Henriquez, a 2023 graphic design and art double major alumnus from Warsaw, and Celeste Aguirre Onate, a 2021 fine art alumnus from Goldsboro, are painting the town – literally. The pair is part of a team of three artists, including Maria Feliciano, an art teacher at…
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North Duplin valedictorian plans to make sacrifices worthwhile
MOUNT OLIVE — For most students, college is a leap into the unknown: new people, new places, and a new way of life. However, for Francis Pineda Alcerro, her college choice is a little closer to home and to heart.
