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The Riverside County Planning Commission approved Olivet University's Plot Plan on August 5, 2026, authorizing the university to continue its educational operations at its campus on a permanent basis.
On June 20, 2026, Olivet University celebrated its 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Riverside Campus, marking an important milestone for graduates, their families, faculty, and the wider university community.
Continuing a cherished tradition of leaving behind a living legacy, the graduating Class of 2026 at Olivet University has presented a new olive tree as its senior class gift.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — At Olivet University’s Riverside campus, Professor Taegil Ha’s Introduction to Information Technology class offered more than a technical exploration of generative artificial intelligence (AI). It became a space for young Christian students to thoughtfully consider the ethical and spiritual dimensions of technology.
Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) has introduced Dear Sophie, a new weekly column inspired by the preaching tradition of World Olivet Assembly churches.
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Olivet University welcomed Dr. Titus Yu, a veteran business leader and ministry founder from Hong Kong, for a special lecture titled “Earn More Than Money,” where he challenged students to see their future careers not only as a means of financial success, but as a platform for mission, evangelism, and service.
Students and staff from Olivet University were invited to participate in a special Sunday worship service at Anza Baptist Church, strengthening fellowship between the university and the local church community.
Students and staff from Olivet University recently joined community members at a vibrant fundraising event hosted by local KOYT radio station, strengthening ties between the university and the surrounding region.
Students from Olivet University joined community members from Idyllwild, Hemet, Anza, and surrounding mountain areas for a dynamic Earth Day event hosted by Pathfinder Ranch in Mountain Center, California. The gathering provided Olivet students with an opportunity to actively support environmental outreach while engaging with local families through service and education.
Olivet University’s extension site in Washington, D.C. will offer two courses for the Spring 2026 term: Old Testament III and Pastoral Ministry, providing students with both biblical depth and practical ministry training.
Olivet University’s Riverside campus welcomed the Anza Valley community for a Palm Sunday “Prayer and Praise” gathering, offering an evening shaped by worship, music, and shared faith. Churches from across the region participated, while the university’s performers and production provided a unifying structure that carried the program from beginning to end.
Olivet University (OU) joyfully celebrated its 22nd Anniversary on March 3, 2026, following the successful conclusion of the Global Christian Education Summit (GCES).
By the grace of God, the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) announced after the 2026 Annual Meeting that Olivet University is in good standing.
Students from Olivet University Riverside recently traveled to Pathfinder Ranch in Mountain Center to volunteer at a local nonprofit, marking a meaningful expansion of the university’s public outreach efforts beyond Anza, California.
Olivet University Riverside campus welcomed Pastor Matthew Nevills, Senior Pastor of Anza Baptist Church, as the guest speaker for its Wednesday service. Nevills preached from Philemon 1:17 to 22 and delivered a message titled “The Lord Is Teaching and Training Us to Become Good Slaves.”
Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) formally concludes the 2024–2025 academic year, a period widely regarded by faculty and staff as one of exceptional growth, academic advancement, and spiritual renewal. The seminary celebrates what many are calling its most fruitful and progressive year in recent memory.
On March 13, 2025, faculty and students from OTCS Riverside (RS) attended the Los Angeles Theology Conference (LATC) at Biola University in La Mirada, California. This year’s conference focused on the theme “Receiving Redemption,” exploring how individuals and communities receive the blessings of salvation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
From September 22-28, 2024, representatives from Olivet University participated in the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Seoul-Incheon, South Korea. This pivotal gathering brought together evangelical leaders from around the world to address the pressing challenges and opportunities in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) hosted a Faculty Development Retreat at its San Francisco (Mill Valley) campus this summer. The retreat centered on enhancing courses, exploring collaborative projects, and providing professional development opportunities for faculty members.
Representatives and theology students from Olivet University recently had the pleasure of attending an annual fundraising event hosted by friends at KOYT 97.1 FM, Anza's beloved local-run broadcasting station.
Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) initiated the Faculty Training Workshop Series on January 5, featuring specialized lectures tailored for faculty members.
Olivet Theological College and Seminary is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Glen Daniel, who will join the faculty as an adjunct faculty of Biblical Hebrew from the 2023-2024 academic school year.
Olivet Theological College and Seminary (OTCS) San Francisco offered an onsite course "Christian Apologetics" for the Winter 2023 quarter. Both US and International students enrolled in the online course. Students will delve deep into the reasons for Christian faith - a critical topic in relation to evangelism and spiritual growth.
Representatives from Olivet University gathered in Schloss Mittersill, Austria to attend the Global Strategic Forum (GSF) 2022 Symposium. The event brought together global Christian leaders to form a think tank that would produce strategies for influence within the 12 mountains of culture.
Representatives from Olivet University attended the 18th Global Consultation of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, ICETE, C-22 conference in Izmir, Turkey.
