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Featured Falcons: Salaam Green

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 lover… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Salaam Green


Featured Falcons: Lizbeth Juarez

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? My name is Lizbeth Juarez and I am the director of comprehensive campaign and special giving. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I am from Mexico and currently reside in Hoover, Alabama. If you hold any degrees,… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Lizbeth Juarez


Featured Falcons: Dr. Eun-Hee Park

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Dr. Eun-Hee Park, associate professor of music and head of the keyboard area. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I am originally from South Korea, and I currently live in Alabaster. If you hold any degrees, what… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Dr. Eun-Hee Park


Featured Falcons: Kimberly Miller

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Kimberly Miller, director of the Student Aid Office. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? My brother and I were both born in Jacksonville, Florida, while my father was stationed there during his time in the U.S. Navy,… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Kimberly Miller


Featured Falcons: Sofiia Vaida

The challenges of attending college in a country at war are all too familiar to Sofiia Vaida, an exchange student from Ukraine attending the University of Montevallo this semester. Between threats of missile strikes each day and constantly interrupted classes, getting a high-quality education has proven difficult ever since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Sofiia Vaida


Featured Falcons: Jasyn Fowler and Ben Kaiser

​Celebrations steeped in purple, gold and green are nothing new for members of the University of Montevallo community. Two UM alumni, Jasyn Fowler and Ben Kaiser, have made an artistic splash in Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities. Fowler creates intricate gowns, trains and costumes for krewe balls and parties, and Kaiser owns a company that designs… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Jasyn Fowler and Ben Kaiser


Featured Falcons: Dr. Paul D. Mahaffey

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Paul D. Mahaffey, Chair of the Department of English and World Languages  Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I am from Thorsby, Alabama and currently reside in Calera, Alabama If you hold any degrees, what are they… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Dr. Paul D. Mahaffey


UM Moves Up in U.S. News & World Report Online Graduate Education Rankings

The University of Montevallo’s online graduate education programs in the College of Education and Human Development have moved up from 97th to 73rd in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Graduate Programs national rankings. UM is once again ranked among the top 75 programs nationwide and is in the top four in Alabama. Assessing 345… Continue reading UM Moves Up in U.S. News & World Report Online Graduate Education Rankings


Featured Falcons: Tiffany R. Bunt

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo?  Tiffany R. Bunt, director of alumni affairs.  Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in?  I was born in Dallas, Texas, but moved to the Birmingham area as a child. I currently live in Montevallo. If you hold any degrees,… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Tiffany R. Bunt


Featured Falcons: Anna Brasfield and Abi Dewilde

Summer, 2019, June, Young Musicians' Camp, Summer Camp, Palmer Hall

Anna Brasfield started the school year off flying solo as Gold Side leader. Luckily, the person who was ready to step up to the plate and stand by her side happened to be her best friend, Abi Dewilde. Now, Gold Side is looking to make a strong comeback, and the duo is pumped to lead… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Anna Brasfield and Abi Dewilde