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Week-Long Celebration

Students, alumni, faculty and staff, community partners and friends of the University gathered together to honor our past and build our future. Together We Soar.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Montevallo Women: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

This panel featured a discussion with women in leadership from education to politics — this engaging conversation kicked off our inauguration week celebration.

AAUW Photo Gallery

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Popsicles with the President

Students joined President Johnston for yard games, music and popsicles in the heart of campus!

Popsicles with the President Gallery

Thursday, Oct. 8

Yellow flower with Palmer Hall as background

130th Founders’ Day Convocation and Investiture

Founders’ Day Convocation and Investiture welcomed Dr. Michelle R. Johnston as the 16th president of the University of Montevallo.

Founders’ Day Convocation Photo Gallery

Founders’ Day Lunch

Lunch was provided to all Founders’ Day Convocation attendees.

Lunch Photo Gallery

Open House: Sweet Treats at Flowerhill

Guests visited the presidential residence in honor of its 100th birthday.

Montevallo Flock Party

The city of Montevallo, Montevallo Main Street and Shelby County joined together for a free concert in celebration of President Johnston’s inauguration.

Friday, Oct. 9

UMNAA Awards Dinner

The University of Montevallo National Alumni Association hosted its annual Founders’ Day Awards Dinner. For more information, visit montevallo.edu/alumni-events

Founders’ Day and Inauguration Events