Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo hosted its annual College Night and Homecoming celebrations this past weekend, where Purple Side “poofed” to victory for the second year in a row. On Saturday evening, Feb. 14, Purple students, alumni, friends and family filling the seats in Palmer Hall Auditorium erupted in joy just before midnight as Student Government… Continue reading Purples Triumph at Montevallo College Night and Homecoming Weekend 2026

The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 381 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2025 fall 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. Fall 2025 Dean’s List The following students… Continue reading UM Recognizes 381 Students on 2025 Fall Semester Dean’s List

The University of Montevallo is proud to honor 594 students named to the President’s List for the 2025 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. 2025 Fall President’s List The following students… Continue reading UM Honors 594 Students on 2025 Fall Semester President’s List

The Princeton Review has included the University of Montevallo in its “Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition,” a nationally respected resource highlighting 388 institutions that are committed to environmental responsibility and sustainability across academics, operations and campus life.   The Princeton Review, a leading tutoring, test prep and college admissions services company, chose the colleges based on a survey… Continue reading Montevallo Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2026 Guide to Green Colleges 

The University of Montevallo proudly hosted its Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 12 in the McChesney Student Activity Center, recognizing the academic achievements of 140 graduates. “Tonight, you join over 26,000 others who have received a degree from this institution since its founding in 1896,” said Dr. Terry Roberson, interim president of the University. “I… Continue reading Montevallo’s Fall Commencement Ceremony Celebrates Class of 2025

University of Montevallo alum and trustee Tim Lupinacci ’88 was elected the new chair of the University’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in November. Lupinacci and his wife, Ellen McElwee Lupinacci ’88, M.Ed. ’89, are active UM alumni. They have donated both their time and financial resources to support student scholarships. “It is… Continue reading Lupinacci ’88 Elected Chair of University of Montevallo Board of Trustees

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