Category: Press Releases

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

​ Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Matt Fridy to the University of Montevallo Board of Trustees. He began his 12-year term in May 2023. Fridy graduated from UM with honors, earning a degree in history in 1998. After earning a degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, he served a one-year federal… Continue reading Hon. Matt Fridy appointed to UM Board of Trustees

​Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Anita McDaniel Brueck to the University of Montevallo Board of Trustees. She began her 12-year term in May 2023. Brueck, who graduated from UM with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1977, worked in the property insurance claims business for 41 years up until her retirement in 2018.… Continue reading Anita McDaniel Brueck appointed to UM Board of Trustees

Dr. Amiee Mellon, associate professor of marketing at the University of Montevallo, has been promoted to Dean of the Michael E. Stephens College of Business. Mellon has served as interim dean of the college since July 2021 and has developed and co-developed multiple new concentrations and minors. She is heavily involved in the community and… Continue reading Dr. Amiee Mellon Named Dean of Stephens College of Business

The University of Montevallo is proud to announce the establishment of the John and Agnes Grainger Endowed Honors Scholarship for Master’s in Counseling, made possible by a generous donation from alums Michael and Donna Grainger. The scholarship is named in honor of Michael’s parents. This superior academic award will be granted annually to a student… Continue reading Michael and Donna Grainger Establish Master’s in Counseling Scholarship

Adventures and discoveries were plentiful for University of Montevallo professors Dr. Susan Caplow and Dr. Jill Wicknick and a group of 16 students that they took on a trip to Belize in April. The class spent nine days exploring the country’s ecological offerings and learning about conservation efforts through a study abroad field program hosted… Continue reading UM Professors Lead Conservation Biology Class on Trip to Belize

The University of Montevallo has been named to the 2023-2024 Colleges of Distinction list, marking the 12th year in a row that the school has achieved the honor. UM has also been recognized as a 2023-2024 Public College of Distinction. Alongside the institution-wide Colleges of Distinction award, UM received special accolades specifically for the Stephens… Continue reading University of Montevallo named College of Distinction for 12th Consecutive Year