The University of Olivet

09/10/2026

☄️ Homecoming is coming!

It’s time to come home to Olivet. ❤️🖤

Join us Oct. 2–3 for a weekend filled with Comet traditions, old friends, new memories and plenty of reasons to be back on campus.

The weekend includes:
🏆 Distinguished Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame
🏈 Football
🎉 Tailgating & parade
🐍 Comets Creature Feature
🎶 Homecoming Concert & Showcase
…and more!

Whether you’re a proud alum, current student, family member or longtime friend of Olivet, we’d love to see you here.

👉 See the full Homecoming schedule and registration details: https://www.uolivet.edu/event/homecoming-weekend-2026/

09/09/2026

Starting college comes with a lot to figure out—and sophomore Jaun Mitchell has some advice that can make the transition a little easier.

During Olivet’s Transition Ceremony, Jaun shared the lessons he learned during his first year, from checking your email and going to class to getting involved, staying organized and asking for help.

His advice is practical, but his biggest message may be the simplest:

💬 “You don’t have to figure everything out by yourself.”

For our newest Comets, that's a pretty good thing to remember.

Read Jaun’s 7 tips for making the most of your first year of college. ☄️

Starting college comes with a lot of new experiences—and a lot to keep track of. Sophomore Jaun Mitchell learned a few things during his first year that he hopes can make the transition a little easier for this year’s incoming students. During Olivet’s Transition Ceremony, Jaun shared practica...

09/08/2026

🎨 From Olivet to New Mexico

This Homecoming, we're welcoming 1982 alumna Andrea Lozano, artist, back to campus with "New Mexico, Land of Enchantment."

With more than 35 years in the visual arts, Andrea brings her perspective on the landscapes, culture and beauty of New Mexico to The University of Olivet.

🖼️ On view through Oct. 15
🍷 Homecoming Artist Reception: Saturday, Oct. 3 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kresge Foundation Art Gallery | Riethmiller Blackman Art Building

Come see the exhibition and welcome Andrea home to Olivet!

09/04/2026

❤️🖤 It’s College Colors Day!

Today, we’re showing our Comet pride loud and proud. ❤️🖤

Whether you’re on campus, at work, at home or somewhere in between, pull out your Olivet gear and show us your colors!

📸 Wearing your Comet gear? Drop a photo in the comments or tag us so we can see it!

Go Comets! ☄️

09/03/2026

🍂 If you're a high school senior or know one, your fall visit to Olivet starts here!

From campus visits to special experiences for future artists, musicians, health professionals and more, there are plenty of ways to find your place at The University of Olivet this fall.

Here are just a few upcoming opportunities:

📍 Discover Olivet — Sept. 12
🎶 Marching Band Experience — Sept. 12
🎨 Band, Choir, Studio Art & Design Day — Sept. 23
🏫 Fall Open House — Oct. 9
🩺 Health Science Open House — Oct. 23

Not sure which event is right for you? Explore all of our upcoming admissions events and find the visit that fits you.

Find the visit that's right for you → https://ow.ly/uEFH50ZHJI1

09/02/2026

What happens when you start college without knowing exactly what you want?

For junior Jaeonna Shelton, the answer was: you find your spark. 💥

When Jaeonna arrived at Olivet, she was undecided and focused more on short-term goals than her long-term future. She struggled to get out of her comfort zone and find her place. But as she explored new interests, got involved and met new people, something changed.

During our Transition Ceremony for incoming students and their families, Jaeonna shared the lessons she learned along the way—including this advice:

💬 “Try everything till you get a spark of something that feels natural and makes you happy.”

Read Jaeonna’s advice for starting college and finding your place at Olivet. ❤️

Starting college doesn’t always look the way you expect it to. For junior Jaeonna Shelton, her first year at The University of Olivet was a journey from feeling unsure and staying in her comfort zone to finding her academic passion, getting involved and discovering a community that felt like home....

08/28/2026

Still thinking about Move-In Day!
Welcome to campus, newest Comets!

08/28/2026

College searching just got a little easier. 🎓
The University of Olivet is proud to be a part of the new MI College Match program, which gives Michigan high school seniors a simpler way to discover colleges that may be a great fit. Students create one profile, and qualified students may receive admission and scholarship offers without a traditional application at the initial matching stage.

Watch the WILX News 10 report to learn more: [https://www.wilx.com/2026/08/26/michigan-colleges-offer-admission-through-new-matching-program/]

MI College Match includes Spring Arbor University, the University of Olivet, Cleary University, Albion College and Alma College.

08/25/2026

And just like that, they’re Comets! ☄️

A week ago, we welcomed our newest first-year students to The University of Olivet! From unloading cars and moving into their new homes to meeting roommates, exploring campus and making those first memories, Move-In Day was full of excitement.

Welcome to Olivet, Comets! We’re so glad you’re here. Classes are officially underway, and we can’t wait to see all that this year has in store for you! ☄️

📸 Families, students and friends: You can find and download all of the Move-In Day photos here: https://ow.ly/Fe7150ZCC89

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Ben Kamali '24 our 2026 Staff Appreciation Award recipient!

As a First-Year Success Navigator, Ben is known for going above and beyond to support students both academically and personally. His compassion, humility, and commitment to helping others have made a lasting impact across our campus community.

Thank you, Ben, for the countless ways you invest in our students and make The University of Olivet a place where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued. ❤️

Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/5Pj850ZABZo

Photo: Ben Kamali ’24, the 2026 Staff Appreciation Award recipient, is congratulated by Emily Lash, president of the staff senate and director of alumni engagement, and Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., president.