Dr. Courtney Bentley has been named dean of the College of Education at the University of Montevallo. She returns to UM from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she has served as associate dean of programs for the School of Education. She will begin her duties at Montevallo June 1. Bentley holds an Ed.D. […]
Alabama Rep. Gary Palmer announced Grace Varner, a recent Hoover High School graduate and an incoming UM freshman, as the first-place winner of this year’s Alabama 6th Congressional District Art Competition. Each year, this nation-wide contest features student artwork from more than 200 Congressional offices. The winning artwork from each district is later displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year. A total of 64 students from 17 high schools […]
According to a recent ranking by College Consensus, the University of Montevallo is the 5th best college in the state of Alabama. To achieve the most accurate results, College Consensus averaged data from respected college ranking publishers (U.S. News & World Report, Wallethub) and student-written reviews (Niche.com, Cappex.com). UM has a combined College Consensus score of 63.8, with a publisher consensus […]
University of Montevallo celebrates Spring Commencement “I’d like to thank the Academy, my director and castmates … oh, that’s the wrong speech. I keep wanting to give that one,” began character actor, Michael O’Neill during his commencement address at Flowerhill on May 5. He immediately added that he was extremely honored to serve as speaker […]
During the Spring Commencement ceremony held May 5 on Flowerhill, the University of Montevallo presented alumna Dr. Milly Slater Barranger ’58 with an honorary doctorate degree for her achievements. Barranger, an author, educator and producer in New York City, writes books about women and the modern American theater. A Birmingham native, Barranger studied at the University of […]
Where do you call home? Birmingham What degree(s) did you earn from UM? Bachelor of Science: Psychology / Bachelor of Science: Social Work (2008) Tell us about your family: I am married to UM alumnus Lance Curry ’07 and we have one daughter, Ella who is almost 3 years old. What did you BECOME with your degree? A helper Tell us about your profession: I […]
Q&A with Toni Leo Tell us about your UM path. My Montevallo journey began with a freshman scholarship and the knowledge that UM was a top teacher prep school in the state. I knew this through my coach and physical education teacher Gloria Birmingham, who told me all about the school and thought I would […]
By Jamie Haas ’19 There are few individuals with as many ties to Montevallo as Dr. Jeanetta Corbett Keller ’75. From growing up in the city to later attending, working, donating and serving as a trustee to the University, the journeys of Keller and the University itself are closely intertwined. A Montevallo native, Keller has […]
When Mary Light interned with U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, one of her favorite aspects of the job was her morning routine. She would get up at 5 a.m., walk down to the D.C. metro, grab a quick breakfast and coffee and head into the city. It was a lifestyle she wasn’t familiar with at home in Enterprise, Alabama, but she grew to love the constant hustle and bustle of the nation’s capital. “Knowing that you’re […]
Over 80 students were initiated into the University of Montevallo’s chapter of national honors organization Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD). ALD is a national honor society with a mission to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year attending institutions of higher education. “Being inducted into ALD is just the first accomplishment for this group of students,” said Randi Tubbs, Montevallo’s ALD chapter adviser. “They will go on […]
During the month of April, over 40 students at the University of Montevallo were awarded the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (ALD) senior certificate. Eligibility for membership in ALD is based on students having a grade point average of 3.5 or better during their first semester of college while enrolled full-time. “Being inducted into ALD is […]
The University of Montevallo has announced that the speaker for Spring Commencement ceremonies, May 5, will be character actor Michael O’Neill. Montgomery native, O’Neill earned a degree in economics from Auburn University in 1974. While in college, O’Neill received a call from character actor Will Geer encouraging him to try acting before working in a […]
The University of Montevallo held the groundbreaking for its new multi-million-dollar Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 19 at 4 p.m. The 36,000-square-foot facility will allow the College of Fine Arts at UM to provide a more comprehensive teaching and learning space giving fine arts programs a location to collaborate more across disciplines. “This […]
By Dr. Susan Caplow, assistant professor & coordinator of environmental studies Guest Column, published April 18, 2018 in the Shelby County Reporter As an environmental studies professor, the number one question I get from students and community members is, “how can I best help the environment?” A lot of people are interested in treading more […]
2018 Warrior Challenge The Warrior Challenge, a 1-mile obstacle fun run, will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Montevallo Disc Golf Course, located near the McChesney Student Activity Center. The Warrior Challenge was created in 2017 by UM professor Aimee Mellon and her students as […]
Senior communication studies major Marcus Moore was recently honored with the University of Montevallo Student Employee of the Year Award. This annual recognition is given by the UM Office of Student Employment and UM’s Chapter of the National Alumni Association (UMNAA) to one UM student employee who exhibits outstanding commitment and dedication to their position. Moore currently serves the Admissions Office as lead maven, providing […]
Thanks to a new collaboration between UM and Shelby County Schools, five students with special needs students have started an academic journey at UM that, a year ago, wouldn’t have been possible. The collaborative program, called Falcon Flight, allows Shelby County students with learning disabilities to attend classes at UM and learn essential life and jobs skills that will allow them to continue their journey into adulthood after finishing […]
On the weekend of April 19-21, the University of Montevallo campus will host a multitude of workshops, lectures and performances as part of the annual Forte Festival of Creativity. The interdisciplinary collaboration is co-hosted by the UM College of Fine Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Montevallo Arts Council. Media sponsors include the Shelby County Reporter, […]
The goal of Undergraduate Research Day is to involve students in their own learning, to develop teamwork and pride, to enhance interdisciplinary learning and to share in the exhilaration of discovery. Students from all four colleges at UM are invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via […]
By Dr. Jennifer-Alexiou Ray, associate professor secondary education/program coordinator of technology & leadership programs As adults, mobile devices are something we use for work, communication and entertainment. Many people wouldn’t consider leaving the house without their smartphone because it is their calendar, GPS, social networking hub, weather forecaster, personal digital assistant and the list goes […]
