Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo has earned top statewide honors in Niche’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. UM’s theatre program has been named No. 1 in Alabama, while the art program achieved an impressive No. 2 statewide ranking, underscoring the University’s commitment to excellence in arts education. Niche is a leading college and school review platform that… Continue reading Niche Ranks Montevallo No. 1 Best College for Theatre, No. 2 for Art in Alabama

The University of Montevallo held its annual Senior Elite Night on Nov. 5 in Palmer Hall Auditorium. Senior Elite recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and leadership abilities during their time on campus. The event is a longstanding tradition dating back to 1933. Faculty in each academic department select the student Senior Elite honorees,… Continue reading Outstanding UM Students Honored at 2025 Senior Elite Night

In partnership with Falcon Foods, the University of Montevallo is pleased to announce an expansion to on-campus dining for students, faculty and staff with new retail concepts opening in the newly named Farmer Food Hall in January 2026. The new dining experience will feature five distinct options, with three opening in the new Freddie’s Kitchen… Continue reading Farmer Food Hall Coming to University of Montevallo in January 2026

The University of Montevallo is proud to announce that it has been ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Best Colleges for English in Alabama by Niche, a leading platform for college rankings and student reviews. This marks another milestone in the University’s continued recognition for academic excellence in the humanities. This top ranking reflects UM’s… Continue reading Niche Names Montevallo No. 1 Best College for English in Alabama for 2026

The University of Montevallo is thrilled to offer interested high school and transfer students a chance to explore life on the bricks by attending Fall Preview Day on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Choosing Montevallo means getting more out of your college experience — more support, more community and more opportunities. Come… Continue reading University of Montevallo Invites Prospective Students for Preview Day Nov. 8

Montevallo Ranked as U.S. News & World Report Best Value School in Alabama for Fifth Year in a Row The University of Montevallo is proud to announce its continued rise in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, earning top-tier recognition in several key categories for 2026. Montevallo climbed to No. 6 in Best Value… Continue reading University of Montevallo Climbs in U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings

First-time freshman arrivals at the University of Montevallo have been consistent the past two years and UM retained nearly 80 percent of students who arrived on campus in 2024 on the first day of classes for the fall 2025 semester starting Aug. 20. After welcoming 592 freshmen on the first day a year ago, which… Continue reading University of Montevallo Welcomes 583 Freshmen on First Day of Fall 2025 Semester

University of Montevallo alumni have a connection with its beautiful campus and incredible experiences that last a lifetime. Richard D. Cummings ’74, Ph.D., S. Daniel Abraham professor of surgery and chief of the division of surgical sciences in the Department of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School in Boston, fondly… Continue reading University Launches New Montevallo Means More Campaign

The University of Montevallo’s College of Education and Human Development has received an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its excellence in preparing future elementary educators to teach mathematics effectively. This distinction places Montevallo among the top-performing institutions in Alabama and across the nation. This rating is part of NCTQ’s… Continue reading Montevallo Earns A+ for Math Instruction in NCTQ Teacher Prep Program Grades