Faculty Spotlight Archives | University of Montevallo

UM Communication Studies Professor Receives NCA Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching

Dr. Tiffany Wang, professor of communication studies, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 National Communication Association (NCA) Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education. This prestigious honor is the NCA’s top association-wide award recognizing excellence in college-level teaching. The award is presented annually to an NCA member who exemplifies… Continue reading UM Communication Studies Professor Receives NCA Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching

Featured Falcons: Dr. William Harper-Hooper IV

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? My name is Dr. William Harper-Hooper IV. I currently serve as an assistant professor of early childhood education and as the program coordinator for the Early Childhood Education undergraduate program and the Applied Instruction STEAM for Early Learners master’s program. Where are you… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Dr. William Harper-Hooper IV

Featured Falcons: Dr. Gary Johnson

What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Dr. Gary R. Johnson, assistant professor of marketing in the Stephens College of Business. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Birmingham in fourth grade. I grew up in… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Dr. Gary Johnson

Samuels leads University’s diversity, inclusion efforts

By Emily Reed After being named UM’s chief diversity and inclusion officer in 2020, Dr. Gregory Samuels has spent much of his time working to promote an all-inclusive campus environment. “My goals center around having a campus that strengthens, advances and sustains increased diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes social justice,” Samuels said. Samuels… Continue reading Samuels leads University’s diversity, inclusion efforts