News & Features
Olivet College CARES: Michigan Remains No. 1 In Nation for COVID-19 Cases
Dear Students, Thank you for all you are doing to keep our community safe and healthy. What a beautiful week on the Olivet College campus! It's been perfect for enjoying the long-awaited sunshine, warm temperatures and fun outdoor activities. The gorgeous days make it...
Meet Junior Nina Butts, Editor of The Echo
Junior Nina Butts is a media production and communication major from Hartland. She is interested in the multimedia field and her experience as editor of The Echo is helping her develop leadership skills. In addition, Nina says her time at Olivet College has helped her...
Robert Glenn ’72 — A Keeper of African Tribal History
If you meet Robert Glenn ’72, you’ll likely learn three key things about him: 1) he loves his wife of 51 years, Gayle (Jakubos) Glenn, and their family; 2) he has a passion for track and field and mentoring young student-athletes; and 3) he is fascinated with African...
Olivet College CARES: Michiganders Age 16 and Up Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Dear Students, Happy Easter! This Easter weekend, take time to refresh your spirit and cherish all of the blessings that we continue to have in our lives. See the good in every day. This week's communication covers the following topics: Vaccine - Open to Ages 16 and...
Five Ways High School Juniors Can Start Preparing for College Now
It’s never too early to start thinking about college. For high school juniors, now is the perfect time to start planning for the next chapter in life. Starting the college search process — and ultimately making a college decision — is a big step, but the benefits of...
Meet Laken Groll ’20
Laken Groll ’20 recently graduated from Olivet College with a biology degree. She focused on pre-medical studies and started her career with Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, after graduation. Regardless of where Laken’s path takes her, she’s grateful to have the...
Olivet College CARES: Please Do Your Part
Dear OC Community, Happy first week of spring! What a week it's been — sunny skies, flowers are blooming, warm breezes, T-shirts in place of parkas and lunch picnics on the lawn with friends. Mother nature has a way of reminding us that beauty is all around, even amid...
Brandi (Norton) Gillson ’94 — Excellence in Education
Brandi (Norton) Gillson ’94 was recently honored with the Excellence in Education Award by the Michigan Lottery. She has a deep passion for working with children and strives to make a difference in her students’ lives, both educationally and personally. The award...
