Category: Press Releases

Children at the University of Montevallo’s Child Study Center will be able to make their own music on the center’s playground when they return from summer, thanks to an innovative project completed by UM alumna Katharine Murray ’20 and her faculty mentor Tanner Young. Murray, a member of the University’s TRIO McNair Scholars program who… Continue reading UM student project adds music wall at Child Study Center

In an effort to meet the needs of its students and their busy schedules, the University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business is adding a new course option providing MBA students greater flexibility in pursuing their degree. The Stephens College of Business’ MBA program will continue with its successful in-person class offering that allows students… Continue reading University of Montevallo MBA program adds flexible online class options

The University of Montevallo invites prospective students to attend Summer Preview Days on June 18 and July 30, to discover why they belong at Montevallo. Activities for the day begin at the McChesney Student Activity Center at 8:30 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. The Preview Days will give high school and transfer students… Continue reading High school and transfer students invited to UM’s in-person Preview Days

The University of Montevallo’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics is one of the top nutrition bachelor’s degree programs in the country, according to a nationwide ranking compiled by Heathdegrees.com. UM ranked No. 7 on the website’s list of the 25 Best Nutrition Bachelor’s Degrees in the nation, and was the only university in Alabama to make the list.… Continue reading UM’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics named one of top in nation

​ Following consultation with Board of Trustees leadership, University of Montevallo President Dr. John W. Stewart III has appointed 13 Montevallo leaders to a trustee-led working group to review the naming criteria for buildings on the UM campus. Upon completion of their work, the group will make recommendations to the University’s Board of Trustees. The… Continue reading UM working group studying campus building naming criteria

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 461 students named to the President’s List for the 2021 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.   Sarah Abualhaija Helena AL Daniela Altamirano… Continue reading University of Montevallo announces spring 2021 President’s List

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 299 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 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 named to… Continue reading University of Montevallo announces spring 2021 Dean’s List

The University of Montevallo’s bass fishing team topped more than 200 collegiate fishing programs throughout the nation during the 2020-2021 season to earn the distinction of the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Throughout the year, the UM fishing team competed in many tournaments against some of the largest universities… Continue reading University of Montevallo fishing team wins School of the Year

The University of Montevallo’s Environmental Education Program is offering in-person day camps for school-aged children throughout the summer, giving students plenty of opportunities to learn more about the world around them. The Ebenezer’s Explorers Day Camps will allow students to explore the natural world with STEM activities, games and crafts. The middle school and high… Continue reading UM offering in-person summer day camps

The University of Montevallo celebrated the achievements of hundreds of graduates spanning more than a year during a pair of Commencement ceremonies in picturesque weather on Flowerhill Lawn May 8. The ceremonies featured more than 500 graduates from the spring 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters. During the morning ceremony, UM President Dr. John… Continue reading UM celebrates Commencement for classes of 2020 and 2021