Category: Press Releases

Dr. Stephen Craft, the dean of the University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business will be moving into the same position at Atlanta’s Oglethorpe University. Dr. Amiee Mellon, associate professor and department chair in the SCOB, will serve as interim dean until a new full-time dean is named. Craft has been at UM for more… Continue reading UM’s Dean Craft moving to Oglethorpe, Mellon named interim dean

The University of Montevallo has received a nearly $600,000 United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Services grant to support its efforts in delivering telemental health and distance education programs to its neighbors in Bibb, Dallas and Talladega counties. Through the grant, the University will partner with Bibb County Schools, Dallas County Schools and Talladega… Continue reading UM receives federal grant to support telemental health, distance learning

Out-of-state students who enroll in the University of Montevallo’s online graduate programs beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year will pay the same as in-state graduate students, as a result of the University’s new cyber tuition rates. The University’s Board of Trustees approved the cyber tuition rates during its Feb. 12 meeting. As a result of the… Continue reading UM announces cyber tuition for graduate programs, discounted summer tuition

The University of Montevallo’s Environmental Studies Program has received a $15,000 grant from the Daniel Foundation of Alabama to support the University’s efforts to deliver free environmental education programs to Title 1 schools in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton counties. The Daniel Foundation supports effective organizations and programs throughout the state that are focused on building… Continue reading UM Environmental Studies Program receives $15k grant

The University of Montevallo will be honoring the memory of alumna Rebecca Luker by naming the stage in its new Center for the Arts after her.    A 1984 UM graduate, Luker, who died on Dec. 23, 2020, led a lengthy and distinguished career as a Broadway actress.   A vocal performance major at UM, Luker was previously awarded an honorary doctorate… Continue reading University of Montevallo naming stage in memory of alumna Rebecca Luker

The University of Montevallo has one of the top nutrition degree programs in the nation, according to a ranking recently published by intelligent.com.   The website recently released its 2021 list of  The Top 50 Nutrition Degree Programs  in the nation, and UM’s Exercise and Nutrition Science Program ranked as the top in the South… Continue reading UM named one of top nutrition degree programs in the nation

  University of Montevallo sophomore business management major Marisa Snodgrass has had a sizable impact on campus and throughout the region during her time as a UM student. As a member of the UM women’s basketball team, Snodgrass has been a regular fixture among the Gulf South Conference’s list of awards. During her first season… Continue reading Student spotlight – Marisa Snodgrass

  Trustmark Bank recently presented the University of Montevallo with another donation to support the Trustmark Bank Scholarship, which assists at-risk or economically disadvantaged students. Trustmark Bank has been supporting UM’s scholarship program for more than 30 years. The donation was presented by Trustmark Bank Assistant Vice President Kyle Hood, along with Branch Manager Michelle… Continue reading Trustmark Bank provides annual donation to support UM scholarships

The University of Montevallo offers one of the top online education master’s degree programs in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.   The publication recently released its 2021  list  of the Best Online Programs, and UM’s College of Education & Human Development ranked among the top in Alabama and in the top 70 in… Continue reading UM ranks among top online education master’s programs

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 516 students named to the President’s List for the 2020 fall 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. Andrew Abbott Pelham AL Sarah Abualhaija Helena… Continue reading UM announces President’s List for fall 2020