University of Mount Olive Education

08/28/2026

Emily Broshious, a spring 2026 graduate of the University of Mount Olive in Agricultural Education, was selected as a Top Ten finalist for the 2026 NCACTE Student Teacher of the Year Award, a statewide honor recognizing outstanding teacher candidates in North Carolina. Congratulations, Emily! We are proud of you!

08/26/2026

For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Mount Olive has been named the Safest College Campus in North Carolina by Niche! UMO also ranks among the top 2% of safest college campuses nationwide.

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08/25/2026

Riley Sellars, President of the Future Educators Association (FEA), represented the UMO School of Education at the Student Involvement Fair!

Are you passionate about education and making a difference? Consider joining FEA or the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and connect with future educators!

08/24/2026

The UMO School of Education welcomed our newest education majors at our New Student Meet & Greet!

Our new students had the opportunity to connect with education faculty and upperclassmen, enjoy ice cream sandwiches, and have some fun playing Human Bingo. We are excited to welcome these future educators to the UMO family and look forward to all they will accomplish! 💚

08/20/2026

We are so proud of this work!

For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Mount Olive Reading Clinic has received support from the Anonymous Trust!📚

The funding will help UMO education majors continue providing individualized literacy support to local elementary students while gaining valuable hands-on classroom experience.

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08/13/2026

William Weaver, doctoral student in Cohort 1 in the University of Mount Olive’s Doctor of Education program, shares his insights and experiences with our newest doctoral cohort.

When describing the program in one word, William chose “relevant.” His perspective highlights the value of a doctoral program that connects learning, research, and leadership to the real-world challenges educators face every day.

Thank you, William for sharing your experience and offering encouragement to our newest Ed.D. students as they begin their doctoral journey!

08/06/2026

The University of Mount Olive Reading Clinic was excited to spend time with the children and youth of Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church as part of our literacy outreach initiative!

Our Reading Clinic tutors shared the joy of reading through a read-aloud, followed by a fun art project inspired by the story. It was a wonderful opportunity to encourage literacy, creativity, and a love of books while building meaningful connections with the community.

Thank you to Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church for your visit!

08/06/2026

The UMO School of Education also welcomes Dr. Tamra Williams!

Welcome to our newest faculty member! Dr. Tamra Williams is our new Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education. Dr. Williams is a native of Nevada and taught high school agriculture in Nevada and Tennessee. Most recently, Dr. Williams served as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education at Huntington University in Indiana. We are excited to have Dr. Williams on board, and we look forward to the start of the school year.

07/27/2026

UMO's Ed.D. in Educational Leadership prepares innovative, collaborative, and reflective leaders to drive meaningful change in K–12 educational environments.

07/23/2026

Dr. Alves and Dr. Maxwell greet new teachers at the Harnett County Schools Beginning Teacher Orientation.