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The University of Olivet Football Team's new Head Coach, Erik Ieuter. Photo by Braeden Jones On Dec. 20, 2024, in Olivet, Michigan, The...

On Dec. 20, 2024, in Olivet, Michigan, The University of Olivet decided to hire Erik Ieuter as their new head coach. Just a month prior, the Comets decided to “release” Dan Musielewicz as head coach. The Comets finished the 2024 season with a 3-7 record.Ieuter comes from Muskingum College, where he spent 7 seasons as the head coach. He also has spent time at Adams State, Grand Valley State ...

Oct 13, 2024 · On Saturday Oct. 5, the annual pre-kickoff tailgating occurred in the empty lot across the road from the Cutler Athletic Center in preparation for the football game. Greek houses pitching tents, setting up Corn Hole, firing up grills, and sharing stories of late-night study sessions and campus adventures. Students new and old form bonds over what letters they wear on their chest or which year ...

Jan 24, 2025 · A white-tailed doe (female deer) on the edge of a forest line in the winter time. Photo by the Michigan DNR. The population of...

Feb 18, 2024 · The Olivet Fire Department was a focal point at the recent city council meeting on Feb. 12, 2024 when the council held an informational discussion about a potential property for a new fire station. This comes following the council’s special meeting on Jan. 22, 2024 where they unanimously agreed to sign a contract with Spencer Manufacturing for the purchase of a new fire truck. According to ...

Jan 28, 2024 · (OLIVET, MI) - The talk of the town has recently shifted toward the new structure being built in the City of Olivet on the corner of Main Street and Kalamo. What is it? A Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combo store is under construction by John Hedstrom and his company, Hedstrom Associates. The expected completion date is April 30.Why Olivet? Hedstrom said, “One reason is the college, another ...

Sep 25, 2023 · On Aug. 1, Olivet College officially became The University of Olivet. It’s only been six weeks since then, but things are already changing. The signs that welcome incoming cars onto campus now read, “The University of Olivet,” the football field that once sported a giant “OC” on the 50-yard line now reads “UO,” and the list goes on. The name change is part of Vision 2030, a ...

The University Choral fills the Cutler Student Center Community Room with the heartfelt melody of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" by...

Mar 13, 2024 · “The main thing that Campus Safety does is keeping the students safe” explains Thomas Hickey, the Director of Campus Safety at The University of Olivet. “We want to make our presence known, especially in the afternoon and evening time.” Campus Safety is starting up a new system called the RAVE Alert. The RAVE Alert is part of Eaton County 911. The RAVE Alert is a free service that ...