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March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—University of Montevallo music student Devin Burton, of Hartselle, was recently named the 1st-place winner in the Men’s Voice category of the Alabama National Federation of Music Clubs competition, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Burton, who is majoring in vocal performance, is a student in the studio of UM Associate Professor […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—A number of University of Montevallo music students participated in student auditions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mattie Crisp of Oxford was named a semi-finalist in the Second Year College Women category. She studies in the studio of Roderick George, associate professor of […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—A number of University of Montevallo music students participated in student auditions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Lauren Jones of Hartselle was named a semi-finalist in the Second Year College Women category. She studies in the studio of Melanie Williams, professor of music […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—A number of University of Montevallo music students participated in student auditions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Gabrielle Lapidus, of Huntsville, was named a semi-finalist in the First Year College Women category. She studies in the studio of Melanie Williams, professor of music […]

March 19, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo students recognized as leaders

MONTEVALLO— Three University of Montevallo students were among almost 40 recent graduates of the Leading Edge Institute Class XI. Tavi Juarez of Helena, Madeline Mechum of Hoover and Rachael Swokowski of Enterprise completed an intensive nine-month leadership program that began with a summer boot camp and concluded with a winter summit, held March 8-9 in […]

March 12, 2013 | UM in the News

Profile: seeking championships

Last season, Danny Young did something no men’s college basketball coach has ever done at Auburn or Alabama. Young guided the University of Montevallo Falcons to the national championship game. Read the full story at shelbycountyreporter.com.

March 12, 2013 | UM in the News

Profile: the 15th president

More than two years have passed since Dr. John W. Stewart III took the helm as president of the University of Montevallo, but he’s still brimming with enthusiasm about his role. He’s quick to share stories about students’ successes or a faculty member’s new project. He’s a regular presence on campus – cheering on the […]

March 11, 2013 | UM in the News

The University of Montevallo’s trees have a rich history

Montevallo is proud of its trees. Evidence is the fact that the city was just awarded its 22nd annual Tree City designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Herschel Hale, arborist and chair of the Arbor Board, told us some interesting stories about his favorites. He explained the huge red oaks in front of Main […]

March 8, 2013 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

MONTEVALLO—The University of Montevallo has been named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This honor roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for a commitment to voluntary community outreach, recognizes institutions of higher education that reflect the values of […]

March 7, 2013 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo hosts forum on bullying

MONTEVALLO—The University of Montevallo will host a forum on bullying featuring Jamie Nabozny on Wednesday, March 27, at 3:30 p.m., and Thursday, March 28, at 3:30 p.m., in the Merchants and Planters Bank Auditorium in Humanities Hall on the UM campus. Nabozny is the subject of a documentary, Bullied, that chronicles his childhood struggle with […]

March 5, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students named University of Montevallo Masters

MONTEVALLO—The University of Montevallo recently announced the names of Montevallo Masters for the 2013-2014 academic year. Montevallo Masters exemplify leadership and are the official hosts and hostesses of the university, representing UM at such functions as Founders’ Day, commencement, receptions, tours and many homecoming events. Included in this group of UM ambassadors are Alysia Campbell […]

March 5, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students named University of Montevallo Masters

MONTEVALLO—The University of Montevallo recently announced the names of Montevallo Masters for the 2013-2014 academic year. Montevallo Masters exemplify leadership and are the official hosts and hostesses of the university, representing UM at such functions as Founders’ Day, commencement, receptions, tours and many homecoming events. Included in this group of UM ambassadors are Abigail Bradley […]

March 5, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students named University of Montevallo Masters

MONTEVALLO—The University of Montevallo recently announced the names of Montevallo Masters for the 2013-2014 academic year. Montevallo Masters exemplify leadership and are the official hosts and hostesses of the university, representing UM at such functions as Founders’ Day, commencement, receptions, tours and many homecoming events. Included in this group of UM ambassadors are Rebecca Leach […]