For University of Montevallo students taking the National Parks and Public Lands class this year, spring break brought the opportunity to get outside the classroom and experience the wonder of national parks in person. Dr. Scott Turner, professor of political science, took the class to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, where they spent […]
Zach Banks knew he belonged at the University of Montevallo from his first full day on campus as a freshman. He and his father showed up early on Move-In Day prepared for the long haul of carrying his things all the way up to his room on the third floor of Fuller Hall. To their […]
Watching the landscape of a college town shift over time is truly fascinating, from major changes like stately new buildings to something as small as a new tree. Though some things are different, those familiar with the University of Montevallo will still feel at home on the iconic campus and in its surrounding community, even […]
The University of Montevallo is set to start its new Nursing Program in the newly established College of Health Professions in August. The program, which will offer a pre-licensure BSN track and an RN to BSN track, was approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing at their meeting on May 17. “We are delighted to […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Audrey Crawford, executive director of Admissions. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I’m from Greensboro, Alabama, and currently live here in Montevallo. If you hold any degrees, what are they in and from what schools? A Bachelor […]
The University of Montevallo is proud to honor 480 students named to the President’s List for the 2024 spring semester. To make the President’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be a full-time student at the University. The following students were named to the […]
The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 352 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 spring semester. To make the Dean’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be a full-time student at the University. The following students in each UM college […]
Though Anna Katherine Eastman originally planned to study biology, an interest in math and medicine drew her to the path of chemistry at the University of Montevallo. The recent UM graduate is Boston-bound this summer, as she has been selected for an internship at Harvard Medical School working alongside one of UM’s distinguished alumni, Dr. […]
The University of Montevallo’s Mass Communication Program was included in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2024 Recognition of Institutional Excellence in Media rankings for the first time. UM was featured among the top 100 programs in the nation and was second in the state of Alabama. The rankings are based solely on the creative achievements of […]
See the full Spring Commencement photo gallery. The University of Montevallo honored 297 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 99 candidates for graduate degrees during the Spring Commencement ceremony May 4, on Flowerhill Lawn. Students, faculty, staff, family, friends and members of the UM community gathered on the sunny Saturday morning to celebrate […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Jenny Bell, director of student life. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I’m from Ruston, Louisiana and now reside in Hoover, Alabama. If you hold any degrees, what are they in and from what schools? A B.A. […]
The University of Montevallo’s College of Education and Human Development will offer a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) degree starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is the University’s first doctoral program. This online program targets seasoned professionals who aim to elevate their careers. It melds theory with practical inquiry, preparing graduates to tackle intricate […]
The University of Montevallo will host a variety of youth camps on its campus this summer. Registration is now open for the following opportunities: Ebenezer’s Explorers Summer Day Camp UM’s Environmental Education Program is hosting Ebenezer’s Explorers Summer Day Camps, which are week-long adventures exploring a different theme each day. Campers will enjoy spending time […]
The University of Montevallo is celebrating Earth Week 2024 with a wide variety of events hosted by the Environmental Club and Sustainability@UM. “Every year the students work hard to bring the community together around celebrating our planet,” said Dr. Susan Caplow, associate professor and program coordinator of environmental studies. “We look forward to engaging with […]
University of Montevallo anglers Easton Fothergill and Dalton Head made bass fishing history in the month of March by competing against the top professional anglers in the world, while teammates Tyler Cory and Scott Sledge claimed the title at the Strike King Bassmaster College Classic presented by Bass Pro Shops in an eventful month for […]
The University of Montevallo has once again earned the Military Friendly School designation for the 2024-2025 cycle. This is the fourth time UM has received the award since the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs opened in 2019. “We are honored to be awarded the Military Friendly School designation again this year,” said Traci Crenshaw, […]
The University of Montevallo is working to help students affected by the recently announced closure of Birmingham-Southern College and is offering them an opportunity to seamlessly transition to UM to complete their education. Multiple academic scholarship opportunities are available to eligible students who transfer to Montevallo. UM admissions counselors are standing by to ensure a […]
Salaam Green is a storyteller at heart. Writing poetry helped her through dark times in her life. She never expected it to become part of her career or something she could one day use to help others, but she will be doing exactly that as the city of Birmingham’s inaugural poet laureate. “I am a […]
Matthew Nelson ’11 received the Nathalie Molton Gibbons Young Achiever’s Award, which is given annually to an alum age 35 or younger whose career and community contributions have reflected positively at the local, state or national level, at its 2024 Homecoming awards dinner and annual business meeting Feb. 16 in Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Starting as […]
Dr. Elizabeth Gassel Perkins ’04 received the University of Montevallo National Alumni Association’s Nathalie Molton Gibbons Alumni Achievement Award, which is given annually to an alum age 35 or older whose career and community contributions have reflected positively at the local, state or national level, at its 2024 Homecoming awards dinner and annual business meeting […]
