University of Mount Olive Alumni

08/22/2026

University of Mount Olive Alumni Association representing University of Mount Olive New Student Move In Day today! Also Dr. Croom updated the board of the future of UMO!

07/06/2026

Before the sun rises, before the world begins its daily noise, Barbara Whitaker Lee is already awake. At 4:30 each morning, she moves quietly into a space set aside for prayer. In the stillness, she resists the urge to speak first. Instead, she listens. Only then does she ask, “Lord, what would you have me to do today?” It is a simple question. It is also the foundation of her life.

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07/04/2026

Wishing our entire UMO community a safe and happy 4th of July! 🎆 ❤️🤍💙

06/23/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of the TODAY magazine is out! 🎓 Join us in celebrating UMO’s 75th Anniversary with stories on the faculty, students, and alumni who shaped our history and are leading us into the future.

Check it out now! https://umo.edu/today-magazine-archives/

05/29/2026

From growing up on a family farm in Mount Olive to serving as a National Product Manager for BASF, Alan Johnson’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to the agricultural industry. A first-generation college graduate, he now guides national strategy for products that support farmers across the United States.

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05/28/2026

A 2020 UMO graduate, Emily Chaisson turned her love for puzzles and math into a double major in chemistry and mathematics. Today, she’s a doctorate holder making waves in scientific research and development.

05/27/2026

After eight years in the United States Marine Corps, Victor Nieves Vazquez is launching a new mission in cybersecurity. A May 2026 graduate of the University of Mount Olive, Victor used his GI Bill benefits to transition into the Cybersecurity and Applied Computer Science program.

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05/26/2026

A December UMO graduate and standout goalkeeper, Mikaela Lawler is headed to Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine this fall. After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.94 GPA and earning the prestigious Elite 23 award , she is ready to pursue her passion for small animal specialty care and veterinary research.

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05/19/2026

Congratulations! Michael Wiggs, Health and PE Teacher of the Year! University of Mount Olive Alumni

03/31/2026