Original free will baptists

Ministry Month:  JULY

UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT OLIVE

The month of July has been designated by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists as University of Mount Olive Month.

The University of Mount Olive (UMO) is a private, Christian institution of higher learning dedicated to providing a personalized, values-based education grounded in the liberal arts tradition. For more than 70 years, UMO has been recognized as one of North Carolina's leading private universities, preparing students for lives of service, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Founded by the Original Free Will Baptists, the University's rich history began in 1952 as Mount Allen Junior College at Cragmont Assembly. In 1955, the college relocated to Mount Olive and became Mount Olive Junior College. During the 1970s, the institution expanded into a four-year college and became Mount Olive College. In 2014, it officially attained university status and became the University of Mount Olive.

At the heart of the University's mission are Christian values that shape both academic excellence and personal character. UMO encourages every student to live out the virtues exemplified by Jesus Christ through its core values:

• Honesty & Trustworthiness

• Justice & Courage

• Responsibility & Gratitude

• Caring & Respect

Today, the University continues to impact students from across North Carolina, the nation, and around the world by offering an education that integrates faith, scholarship, and service.

Dr. Edward Croom serves as President of the University of Mount Olive.

To learn more about the University of Mount Olive, visit www.umo.edu or call (800) 653-0854.

Please join us this month in praying for the students, faculty, staff, administration, and Board of Trustees of the University of Mount Olive as they continue their mission of educating future generations in a Christ-centered environment.

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