Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo’s Environmental Education program is working to keep kids connected to nature this summer by offering simple and fun activities children can complete at home. Although social distancing guidelines will prevent the Environmental Education program from holding in-person camps this summer, the program has partnered with the UM Office of Partnerships and… Continue reading UM Environmental Education program launches summer offerings

University of Montevallo alumna Tracey Morant Adams ’88 has been named to Savoy magazine’s 2020 list of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America for the impact she has had during her career with Renasant Bank. The list is the definitive listing of African American executives, influencers and achievers impacting corporate America. “Savoy is proud to present the… Continue reading UM alumna named to list of Most Influential Black Executives

Dr. Susan Caplow, associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Montevallo, has been named among the top instructors in her field by the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences.   Each year, the association recognizes faculty, scholars and students in environmental studies and sciences who exemplify the highest standards of teaching, scholarship and service to the education community.  The Association for Environmental… Continue reading UM professor earns national environmental award

For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Montevallo has been named to the prestigious national Colleges of Distinction list, remaining one of only two public higher education institutions in the state to achieve the honor. In addition to again earning the overall Colleges of Distinction designation, UM also achieved program-specific recognition for the Stephens… Continue reading UM named to national Colleges of Distinction list for ninth-consecutive year

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 347 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2020 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 were named to the Dean’s List this… Continue reading UM announces spring 2020 Dean’s List

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 586 students named to the President’s List for the 2020 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.   

Three hundred and seventy five students graduated from the University of Montevallo in early May after overcoming unprecedented obstacles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past few months.   Because of social distancing guidelines, the graduation ceremony originally scheduled for May 2 has been postponed until Aug. 7, when all spring graduates will be invited back to campus… Continue reading Spring graduates earn degrees from University of Montevallo

The University of Montevallo Foundation board of directors approved an additional $1.25 million in scholarship funding during a May 8 meeting to help offset the financial burden the COVID-19 outbreak has caused for students. The additional needs-based scholarships will assist new and returning students who are facing financial hardships due to the outbreak. “Our board… Continue reading UM adding scholarships for new and returning students

The University of Montevallo is working to prepare students for cutting-edge, high-demand jobs in emerging technology fields through its growing computer-related fields of study. UM currently offers a major and minor in computer informatics (named changed to data analytics in June 2022) and minor in cybersecurity through the Stephens College of Business as well as… Continue reading University of Montevallo offers robust computer program curriculum

When the University of Montevallo campus was forced to move to a distance education model because of the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, UM dining services created a positive outcome from a difficult situation. With students and faculty off campus, Jason Quarles, director of dining services for Falcon Foods/Chartwells, found himself with a surplus of food… Continue reading UM donating surplus food items to Shelby Emergency Assistance