Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo’s GEAR UP Jefferson County program is helping about 350 high school students stay connected with their education during social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this academic year, GEAR UP partnered with eighth-grade classrooms at Fultondale High School, Tarrant High School and Fairfield High Preparatory School through its 1:1 initiative.… Continue reading University of Montevallo helping high schools stay connected

Dr. Raymond Ozley, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Montevallo, has been selected by his peers to receive the University’s 2020 Faculty Service Award for his impact on and off campus.   The UM Faculty Senate selected Ozley to receive the award, which will be presented during the 2020 UM Founders’ Day… Continue reading Ozley selected for University of Montevallo Faculty Service Award

A new minor being offered at the University of Montevallo beginning in fall 2020 will examine the causes and consequences of economic disparity, institutionalized inequality and strategies for building peace and resolving conflicts. The peace and justice studies minor will build on the University’s long history of working toward gender equality and inclusivity to equip… Continue reading University of Montevallo adding minor in peace and justice studies

A group of employees at the University of Montevallo are putting their expertise and resources to work for the state’s health care industry in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. A few weeks ago, Michael Price, the Digital Media and Emerging Technologies Librarian at UM’s Carmichael Library, heard news reports about hospitals across the… Continue reading UM supplying 3D printed face masks to Alabama hospitals, first responders

The University of Montevallo Department of Art is hosting a two-day interdisciplinary colloquium on the theme of Blue Nature on the University’s campus from March 5-6. The events will take place in Humanities Hall and Bloch Hall. The colloquium features faculty research and creative endeavor, students’ art installations and research projects and guest lectures. The events… Continue reading UM Art Department hosting Blue Nature colloquium March 5-6

During this year’s Homecoming celebration, the UM National Alumni Association honored alumni for their outstanding contributions to the greater education community. The honorees received their awards in front of a full house in Anna Irvin Dining Hall during the Feb. 8 Recognition Luncheon. Dr. Michael E. “Mike” Malone ’69 received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Malone was… Continue reading Dr. Mike Malone receives UM Distinguished Alumnus Award

During this year’s Homecoming celebration, the UM National Alumni Association honored alumni for their outstanding contributions to the greater education community. The honorees received their awards in front of a full house in Anna Irvin Dining Hall during the Feb. 8 Recognition Luncheon. Dr. Rebecca Turner ’71 received the Nathalie Molton Gibbons Alumni Achievement Award.… Continue reading Dr. Rebecca Turner receives UM Alumni Achievement Award

On Feb. 4, the University of Montevallo’s College of Education and Human Development held an awards dinner to recognize the achievements of its outstanding alumni. The college presented awards in several categories to recognize accomplishments by alumni who have shown dedication and exemplary commitment to teaching.  Counseling – Katie Beaugez  Beaugez graduated from UM in 2017, and has… Continue reading UM’s College of Education and Human Development honors outstanding alumni

Several members of the University of Montevallo Student Government Association received firsthand advice from a member of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones’ staff during a Feb. 18 visit.  Rebecca Howard, a legislative assistant who handles education and agriculture issues for Jones in Washington, D.C., spoke with the Montevallo SGA members on topics ranging from policy development to navigating… Continue reading Sen. Doug Jones’ staff member visits with UM students

To help maintain its status as one of the best quality-for-cost higher education institutions in the state, the University of Montevallo has frozen tuition for the second straight year. In addition to freezing tuition, the University also took the extra steps of freezing fees and housing rates. The UM Board of Trustees voted to approve… Continue reading University of Montevallo freezes tuition for second consecutive year