Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo will welcome Dr. J. Drew Lanham as the guest speaker Thursday, Nov. 2 for the third annual lecture of the Dr. Wilson Fallin Jr. Lecture Series on the Rebecca J. Luker Stage in the Discover Shelby Theatre at the Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the Arts. The event will begin at 6:30… Continue reading UM Hosting Dr. J. Drew Lanham as Fallin Lecture Series Guest

The University of Montevallo recently moved its Master of Business Administration program to a new location at the Shelby-Hoover Campus of Jefferson State Community College on Valleydale Road, making the program convenient for Birmingham-metro residents who prefer an in-person learning environment rather than an online-only option. UM currently provides several flexible options, with JSCC’s Shelby-Hoover… Continue reading UM MBA Program Moving to New Location in Hoover

The University of Montevallo launched the public phase of the MomentUM comprehensive campaign Oct. 12 on the institution’s 127th Founders’ Day with the dedication of the Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the Arts. The $30 million campaign will prioritize student scholarships, support for faculty and academic programs and capital projects. Alan and Lindsey ‘06… Continue reading MomentUM Campaign Kicks Off with Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the Arts Dedication

The University of Montevallo is participating in Free App Week, starting Friday, Oct. 13 and ending Friday, Oct. 20, and will offer all prospective high school and transfer students another opportunity to find out why #YouBelongAtMontevallo by attending one of two Preview Days in the upcoming weeks. Prospective students can apply online at montevallo.edu for free during… Continue reading UM Invites Prospective Students to Participate in Free App Week and Preview Day

The University of Montevallo recently established the Dr. Jeanine Cannon Bozeman Chair of Social Work in memory of Mr. Henry Oliver Cannon, Mrs. Ruby Rowell Cannon, Dr. Thomas Welby Bozeman and Dr. Jeanine Cannon Bozeman. This is the University’s first social work chair. Bozeman, born and raised in Dozier, Alabama, earned her bachelor’s degree in… Continue reading Dr. Jeanine Cannon Bozeman Chair of Social Work Established at UM

Alex Martinez was acquainted with the University’s brick paths and historic halls long before becoming a student. Raised in the city of Montevallo and graduating from Montevallo High School, he spent plenty of time on campus due to the relationship between the University and Shelby County Schools.​ “I took my AP exam here,” Martinez said.… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Alex Martinez

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will deliver the 2023 Dancy Lecture at the University of Montevallo’s Center for the Arts on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m., followed by a Q&A session and book signing. The 24th poet laureate of the United States and the first Latina poet laureate, Limón’s term was recently renewed by the… Continue reading U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to Deliver Dancy Lecture Oct. 4

The University of Montevallo is now ranked No. 4 among Best Values Schools in the Regional South according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings. This marks the highest-ever ranking for UM among several categories as the school earned high marks for the 15th consecutive year. “We are proud of our record of continuous… Continue reading UM Continues Climb in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings

The University of Montevallo recently leased 54,000 square feet of industrial flex space near Interstate 65 in Calera, Alabama for use of the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) and announced the AMSTI and Regional Inservice Education Center personnel will now be housed on campus at Wills Hall. Shannon Waltchack Broker George Elliott represented… Continue reading University of Montevallo Moves AMSTI and Regional Inservice Education Center Closer to Campus

The University of Montevallo has ranked 10th in the Top Ten Small Public Schools category for the Military Spouse Friendly Schools designation, which rates higher education institutions based on their ability to provide quality post-secondary education experiences for spouses of service members. Earlier this year, UM earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly Schools Award and Designation Status,… Continue reading University of Montevallo Earns Top Ten Distinction As Military Spouse Friendly School