Category: Press Releases

The Predict, Prepare, Protect – Math Against Natural Disasters event recently hosted at Calera Middle School on Weather Preparedness Day grew directly out of a summer professional development workshop organized by STEMMing The Tide on the University of Montevallo campus in July 2025. This event helped inform the community, sharing information about natural disasters and providing… Continue reading University of Montevallo Making an Impact in the Community with Severe Weather Season Approaching

The University of Montevallo is excited to participate in Free App Week once again and offer high school and transfer students an opportunity to explore life on the bricks by attending its upcoming Spring Preview Day on March 14. During Free App Week — Monday, Feb. 23 to Friday, Feb. 27 — you can apply… Continue reading Montevallo Invites Prospective Students to Participate in Free App Week and Preview Day

The University of Montevallo recently received a $1 million appropriation for its College of Health Professions following the passing of the 2026 fiscal budget for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services by the United States Congress. U.S. Senator Katie Britt led efforts to help with the funding, which will allow the University to purchase… Continue reading University of Montevallo College of Health Professions Receives $1 Million in Federal Funding

The University of Montevallo and Chartwells are hosting a ribbon cutting at Farmer Food Hall on the University of Montevallo campus Wednesday, March 4 at 4 p.m. Montevallo partnered with Chartwells in a recent expansion of on-campus dining options for students, faculty, staff and campus guests with new retail concepts that opened in January 2026… Continue reading University of Montevallo to Host Farmer Food Hall Ribbon Cutting on March 4

The University of Montevallo hosted its annual College Night and Homecoming celebrations this past weekend, where Purple Side “poofed” to victory for the second year in a row. On Saturday evening, Feb. 14, Purple students, alumni, friends and family filling the seats in Palmer Hall Auditorium erupted in joy just before midnight as Student Government… Continue reading Purples Triumph at Montevallo College Night and Homecoming Weekend 2026

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 381 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2025 fall semester. To make the Dean’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be a full-time student at the University. Fall 2025 Dean’s List The following students… Continue reading UM Recognizes 381 Students on 2025 Fall Semester Dean’s List

The University of Montevallo is proud to honor 594 students named to the President’s List for the 2025 fall semester. To make the President’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be a full-time student at the University. 2025 Fall President’s List The following students… Continue reading UM Honors 594 Students on 2025 Fall Semester President’s List

The Princeton Review has included the University of Montevallo in its “Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition,” a nationally respected resource highlighting 388 institutions that are committed to environmental responsibility and sustainability across academics, operations and campus life.   The Princeton Review, a leading tutoring, test prep and college admissions services company, chose the colleges based on a survey… Continue reading Montevallo Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2026 Guide to Green Colleges 

The University of Montevallo proudly hosted its Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 12 in the McChesney Student Activity Center, recognizing the academic achievements of 140 graduates. “Tonight, you join over 26,000 others who have received a degree from this institution since its founding in 1896,” said Dr. Terry Roberson, interim president of the University. “I… Continue reading Montevallo’s Fall Commencement Ceremony Celebrates Class of 2025

University of Montevallo alum and trustee Tim Lupinacci ’88 was elected the new chair of the University’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in November. Lupinacci and his wife, Ellen McElwee Lupinacci ’88, M.Ed. ’89, are active UM alumni. They have donated both their time and financial resources to support student scholarships. “It is… Continue reading Lupinacci ’88 Elected Chair of University of Montevallo Board of Trustees