Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo invites prospective high school and transfer students to attend Fall Preview Day on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This interactive, in-person open house event will show you why “You Belong at Montevallo” through welcoming information sessions and an opportunity to experience life as a UM student. Representatives… Continue reading University of Montevallo to Host Prospective Students for Fall Preview Day Nov. 16

Italian art, history and culture came to life for students, faculty and alumni from the University of Montevallo’s Department of Art as they delved into the country’s artistic legacy on a trip in May. Led by Dr. Catherine Walsh, associate professor of art, and Misty Bennett, professor of art, the group of 14 spent about… Continue reading Montevallo Students Immerse Themselves in Art History on Italy Trip

The University of Montevallo’s Mass Communication Program recently hosted its annual Exploring Mass Communication Day, where central Alabama high school students visited Strong Hall for a chance to see all that the program has to offer. “EMC Day guests got a taste of some key features of our department’s success, including engaging faculty and hands-on… Continue reading UM’s Exploring Mass Communication Day Sees Largest Turnout Yet

The University of Montevallo is inviting all prospective high school and transfer students to find out what #YouBelongAtMontevallo really means by attending its annual Summer Preview Day on Friday, July 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The in-person open house provides welcoming information sessions that invite high school and college students to experience what… Continue reading University of Montevallo Invites Prospective Students for Summer Preview Day July 28

The University of Montevallo Foundation has received a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant, which will go toward the University’s Grainger Community Counseling and Wellness Clinic. The funding will be used for leveling and paving for accessible community parking, as well as sensory-rich playground equipment for community residents being treated at the clinic. “It is an honor… Continue reading UM’s Grainger Community Counseling and Wellness Clinic Receives $50K Grant from T-Mobile

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Montevallo as one of the best colleges in the South in multiple categories for the 16th consecutive year. “We are proud of our strong standing in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings,” said Dr. John W. Stewart III, president of UM. “Achieving… Continue reading Montevallo Earns High Placement in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

The University of Montevallo is among the top five safest college campuses in the state according to Niche.com’s 2025 Safest College Campuses in Alabama rankings. Niche, a leading platform for college and school rankings, has placed Montevallo third in the state and 168th in the nation for campus safety. UM also ranks as the safest college… Continue reading Montevallo Ranked as Safest College Campus in Central Alabama

Many University of Montevallo students took advantage of their time off this summer to get some hands-on experience in their desired career fields through internships. These valuable opportunities have taken our Falcons around the country, from Birmingham to Washington, D.C., from theatre to construction work. Check out what some UM students have been working on… Continue reading UM Students Gain Hands-On Career Experience Through Summer Internships

The University of Montevallo has seen an increase in enrollment this fall, posting its highest overall enrollment in several years. The University began the fall semester on Aug. 21 with a total enrollment of 3,142, which is up about 5.4 percent since the fall 2023 semester. UM welcomed 592 freshmen this semester, its largest freshman… Continue reading University of Montevallo Celebrates Growing Enrollment Numbers

The University of Montevallo’s Communication Studies Program has been chosen to receive the 2024 Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award. This prestigious accolade, presented annually by the National Communication Association (NCA), recognizes the top undergraduate communication programs across the nation. This is the second time that Montevallo has earned the award, the first time being… Continue reading Montevallo Communication Studies Program Will Receive Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award