Category: Press Releases

​ 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

University of Montevallo alum Jeff Norris Ed.S. ‘12 was recently named Teacher of the Year by the Alabama State Department of Education. Norris, originally from Jasper, teaches sixth-grade math at Oak Mountain Middle School in Birmingham and has worked in education for 18 years. Each year, the Alabama Teacher of the Year program recognizes excellence… Continue reading UM Alum Named 2023-2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 499 students named to the President’s List for the 2023 spring 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. The following students were named to the spring 2023 President’s List:

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 318 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring 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. The following students in each UM college were… Continue reading UM Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List

The University of Montevallo became the first school to earn three consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia titles following the season-ending 2023 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship event May 25-26 at Lake Hartwell, South Carolina. Approximately 200 boats with collegiate anglers from across the country competed in the championship tournament, but the Falcons… Continue reading University of Montevallo Fishing Team Sets a Record with Third Consecutive School of the Year Title