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November 22, 2024 | More Montevallo Stories

Featured Falcons: Allison Tillotson

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? My name is Allison Tillotson and I am the Executive Director of Advancement. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I am originally from Lilburn, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta). My husband and I moved to Birmingham in […]

November 21, 2024 | More Montevallo Stories

Featured Falcons: Dawn Makofski

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Dawn Makofski, assistant director of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and HRIS, and deputy Title IX coordinator for students. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I’m from Montevallo and currently reside in Maylene. If you hold any degrees, […]

November 21, 2024 | More Montevallo Stories

Montevallo Celebrates First-Generation College Students

The University of Montevallo recently hosted its annual First-Generation Celebration in recognition of First-Generation Week, in which colleges across the nation celebrate the experiences of their first-generation college students, faculty and staff.  Attendees gathered in front of Farmer Hall on Nov. 7 to enjoy popcorn, cupcakes, a photo booth and props, music, yard games and […]

November 15, 2024 | Faculty Spotlight

Featured Falcons: Dr. Scott Varagona

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Scott Varagona, professor of mathematics. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I was raised in Birmingham and — aside from when I was a student at Auburn — I have lived in the Birmingham metro area my […]

November 7, 2024 | More Montevallo Stories

Featured Falcons: Nick Hammett

What started as an idea for a standard game store back in 2019 has evolved over the years to become Valhalla Board Game Café, a Norse-inspired gaming venue and eatery in Pelham. The café opened its doors on June 1, and is co-owned by Nick Hammett, a 2016 University of Montevallo graduate, and his business […]