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Senior Kaytlynne Morris – Making the Most of Her College Career
Senior Kaytlynne Morris was drawn to Olivet College because of the smaller class sizes, knowing she wanted a more intimate class setting after experiences having larger classes at her high school. Also, Olivet offered her a Performance and Participatory Scholarship...

Olivet College CARES: Mask Up in the KC & Other Reminders
Dear Students, The Covid-19 pandemic is not over. In its 19th month, the pandemic is still a health threat to us all, regardless of our age. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recently said it's going to take humans...

Olivet College to Present Art Exhibition by Patricia A. Bender
Olivet College will present “Plain + Simple Geometry” by Patricia A. Bender on Nov. 4 – Dec. 2, 2021. A reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition and reception will be held at the Kresge Foundation Art Gallery inside the Riethmiller Blackman...

Elizabeth Bailey ’14 — A Passion Turned Career
Originally from Wyoming, Michigan, Olivet College alumna Elizabeth Bailey ’14 has always had a passion for biology. During her time at Olivet, her primary major was biology with a pre-medical concentration, and she pursued a minor in biochemistry that turned into a...

Olivet College Ranked Twice in 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best College Rankings
Olivet College was included in two 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best College Rankings. Olivet College was ranked 17th as a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the Midwest and 45th on the Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest list. “I am pleased to see Olivet...

Olivet College CARES: Vaccination Survey, Medical Excuse & Other Reminders
Dear Students, Congratulations, you've made it through mid-terms. YOU deserve a pat on the back for a job well done. Keep up the good work — you've got this! This week's OC CARES communication addresses a few important reminders: Complete the Student COVID-19...

Linda Logan, Ph.D., Named Chair of Michigan ACE Women’s Network
Linda Logan, Ph.D., vice president and chief inclusion officer at Olivet College, has been named the chair of the Michigan American Council on Education (MI-ACE) Women’s Network. Previously, Dr. Logan spent three years as the MI-ACE Women’s Network state chair elect....

Olivet College is Named 2021-22 Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School
Olivet College is proud to announce its designation as a 2021-22 Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The Michigan Veteran-Friendly Schools Program recognizes academic institutions committed to supporting the needs of veterans...