ONU Alumni & Friends

09/06/2026

Football season is back and what better way to celebrate than with our annual Leadership Society Tailgate! 🏈

We had a great night with our alumni, friends, and family before heading to watch our ONU Tigers take the field.

09/03/2026

🍂 We’ve been dreaming about New England ever since our scouting trip—and in just a few weeks, 36 Olivet alumni & friends will get to experience it for themselves!

From the fall colors of Vermont to the coastal beauty of Massachusetts and the mountains of New Hampshire, the New England Fall Color Tour is shaping up to be a pretty incredible adventure. 🍁

September 27–October 2. 36 travelers. Three beautiful states. One unforgettable trip.

And if this one isn’t quite your adventure, there’s always another one on the horizon. ✈️🌎

Explore upcoming Travel with Olivet opportunities at olivet.edu/travelwitholivet and start dreaming about where we’ll go nexto!

09/03/2026

08/27/2026

Need an extra reason to join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend? We’ve got 5!

Get your Homecoming tickets today at olivet.edu/hc and join us for this memorable weekend!🎉

08/22/2026

Move-in day is here. 💜💛

The boxes are packed, the rooms are taking shape, and a new chapter is officially beginning at Olivet.

And today, we want to give a special shoutout to the parents. Thank you for trusting us with your students, for helping carry all those boxes (and probably a few more emotions than expected 😭), and for being part of this journey.

And to our Olivet alumni parents—today feels especially special. There’s something beautiful about watching you bring your student back to the place that once shaped your story. You’re not just dropping your student off at college. You’re continuing a legacy. 💜

From one generation of Olivetians to the next, welcome home

08/21/2026

“Anytime we can bring the community together for a good cause, it’s a home run!” ⚾️

And when our alumni are involved, it’s a win for us, too. 💜

This week, alumnus and World Series MVP Ben Zobrist ’04 partnered with Caleb Benoit ’06 and Connect Roasters to host a book signing for Ben’s latest release, Prepare for the Pressure.

Hosted by Champion Forward, the event brought the Kankakee County Community together and brought awareness to the non-profit’s work with teenage athletes, parents and coaches as they navigate the world of sports and the pressures that come with it. It’s always incredible to see our alumni continue to make an impact beyond Olivet.

We’re grateful to see so many ONU connections represented! A special shoutout to Marketing & Development Coordinator Caroline Garvin ’25 and photographer and videographer Logan Miller ’16 for their support in making the event possible.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

We can't wait to see all of the amazing things our new and returning students do this upcoming year! Join us in praying for our campus community on this exciting weekend!

08/20/2026

Calling all alumni entrepreneurs, designers & artisans! 🎨

Last year, the Alumni Association launched The Vault — a limited-time collection of unique pieces available exclusively during Homecoming & Family Weekend. Alumna Raquel Gonzalez ’24 kicked things off by sharing her collection of Olivet heirloom pieces!

This year, we’re inviting alumni entrepreneurs, designers & artisans to apply to showcase and sell their handmade and specialty products. 🛍️

We’ll provide the space, display materials, payment network and digital promotion. You’ll be responsible for managing your own payment methods and staffing.

Interested in being part of The Vault? Apply by Sept. 15! 💜💛

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07/23/2026

We found our flight crew. ✈️

What a great time connecting with Olivet alumni and friends in Oshkosh during EAA AirVenture! From great food and fellowship at Beckets to sharing stories from the skies, it was great to spend the evening with you!