Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo hosted its annual Senior Elite Night on Nov. 8 in Palmer Auditorium to honor students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and leadership abilities during their time on campus. Photo Gallery The event is a longstanding tradition dating back to 1933. Faculty in each academic department select the student Senior Elite honorees,… Continue reading 2023 Elite Night Honors Outstanding UM Students

The University of Montevallo is hosting the 51st Annual Alabama-Mississippi Social Work Education Conference Nov. 9-10 at Embassy Suites in Hoover. This is the first time in 23 years that UM has hosted the conference. From 1969 to 1971, social work faculty from the southern states have met four times a year as part of… Continue reading UM Hosting 51st Annual Alabama-Mississippi Social Work Education Conference

The Dr. Wilson Fallin Jr. Lecture Series continued on Nov. 2 at the University of Montevallo with Dr. J. Drew Lanham serving as the keynote speaker for the third installment of the series. The lecture, held on the Rebecca J. Luker Stage in the Discover Shelby Theatre at the Alan and Lindsey Song Center for… Continue reading Dr. J. Drew Lanham Talks Nature and Birding at Dr. Wilson Fallin Jr. Lecture Series

The University of Montevallo receives high rankings among Alabama colleges according to the New York Times Build Your Own College Rankings online tool. Created earlier this year ahead of the New York Times College-Access Index, this interactive tool allows students and parents to rank what qualities of a college are most important to them — athletics, low tuition… Continue reading UM Receives High Ranking in New York Times College Access Ranking Tool

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