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Olivet University alumni from the St. Louis area and beyond gathered for a special alumni evening, bringing together former students, current students, faculty, professors, ministry leaders, and friends of the University for fellowship, encouragement, and renewed connection.
The orientation welcomed new and returning students for a day of academic preparation, campus introductions, and fellowship as they began a new quarter of study and spiritual growth.
Olivet University Riverside Campus held its 2026 Fall Quarter Convocation, bringing together returning students and newly admitted students as they began the new academic term.
Olivet School of Art and Design Professor Zimou Tan recently concluded his solo art exhibition, "The Lord Was There," at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, NY, running from March 1 to April 28, 2024.
Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) recently held a workshop on illuminated manuscripts as part of the History of Graphic Design course. The workshop aimed to provide students with a hands-on experience of the typography and design techniques used in earlier times.
Columbus Day
* Doctoral Colloquium
Last day to apply for Fall quarter Leave of Absence
* WOA event
Veterans Day
Olivet University held its 2026–2027 Convocation on September 18 in St. Louis, MO, bringing together students, faculty, university leaders, and special guests to welcome the new academic year. The ceremony was the first Convocation held in St. Louis since Olivet University relocated its main campus to Missouri, making it a meaningful occasion for the university community.
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.
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 School of Art and Design (OSAD) recently introduced a new 3D modeling class that focuses on architectural applications. The course is designed to equip freshman students with practical skills in 3D modeling, which is becoming increasingly in demand in the design industry.
Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) offered a Master's degree course "History of Graphic Design" in the Winter quarter. The course is designed to provide aspiring designers with a deep understanding of the historical roots of their profession.
Olivet University's Commencement Ceremony 2022 is scheduled to be held on Friday, June 24 at Riverside main campus. In preparation for the event, Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) faculty and students are collaborating with the University's Design Center in preparing designs for the stage, venue decoration, and memorabilia.
Professor Zimou Tan, Associate Dean of Olivet School of Art and Design, served for a second time as the Artist-in-Residence at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Association for Biblical Higher Education in Orlando, Florida. Professor Tan took part during the event at Olivet University's premiere sponsor booth and drew great interest from attendees.
Olivet University Riverside campus Design Club hosted a special seminar on visual media in the first week of the Winter quarter. Professor Ezra Park introduced the basics of photography, video editing, and 3D modeling.
Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) San Francisco campus offered project-based learning for its 'Corporate Identity' course this quarter. Students were able to practice through the entire creative process in a simulated business environment to produce actual publishable work.
Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) will host a digital drawing workshop in the Summer quarter. The workshop is open to all, for current students and prospective students interested in taking a sample class at OSAD.
Olivet School of Art and Design, OSAD, undergraduate freshmen gained experience in creating infographics through the Basic Graphic Design course in the Winter quarter.
As the Winter quarter has begun, the class of 2021 of the Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) is ready to take on the final portfolio project - just in time for graduation in June.
A few courses offered by Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) in the Fall quarter have adopted a new learning approach where design students are put in a simulated industry setting to acquire essential skills and produce work. Students have found the experience more challenging but acknowledged its effectiveness in preparing them for their career.
