Category: Press Releases

The University of Montevallo’s Mass Communication Program was included in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2024  Recognition of Institutional Excellence in Media rankings  for the first time. UM was featured among the top 100 programs in the nation and was second in the state of Alabama. The rankings are based solely on the creative achievements of… Continue reading UM’s Mass Communication Program Included in BEA Rankings

The University of Montevallo honored 297 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 99 candidates for graduate degrees during the Spring Commencement ceremony May 4, on Flowerhill Lawn. Students, faculty, staff, family, friends and members of the UM community gathered on the sunny Saturday morning to celebrate the Class of 2024 — the majority of whom began… Continue reading University of Montevallo Celebrates Class of 2024 at Spring Commencement

The University of Montevallo’s College of Education and Human Development will offer a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) degree starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is the University’s first doctoral program. This online program targets seasoned professionals who aim to elevate their careers. It melds theory with practical inquiry, preparing graduates to tackle intricate… Continue reading University of Montevallo Launching Doctorate in Educational Leadership Degree

The University of Montevallo will host a variety of youth camps on its campus this summer. Registration is now open for the following opportunities: Ebenezer’s Explorers Summer Day Camp UM’s Environmental Education Program is hosting  Ebenezer’s Explorers Summer Day Camps,  which are week-long adventures exploring a different theme each day. Campers will enjoy spending time… Continue reading UM to Host Multiple Youth Summer Camps on Campus

The University of Montevallo is celebrating Earth Day 2022 with a wide variety of events both before and after the April 21 Earth Fest – UM’s celebration of earthen festivities. “We’ve invited dozens of organizations who will bring information about what they do, like the local river keepers and Oak Mountain State Park,” said  Dr.… Continue reading UM Celebrating Earth Day With Variety of Events April 18-23

The University of Montevallo is celebrating Earth Week 2024 with a wide variety of events hosted by the Environmental Club and Sustainability@UM. “Every year the students work hard to bring the community together around celebrating our planet,” said Dr. Susan Caplow, associate professor and program coordinator of environmental studies. “We look forward to engaging with… Continue reading University of Montevallo to celebrate Earth Week April 15-19

University of Montevallo anglers Easton Fothergill and Dalton Head made bass fishing history in the month of March by competing against the top professional anglers in the world, while teammates Tyler Cory and Scott Sledge claimed the title at the Strike King Bassmaster College Classic presented by Bass Pro Shops in an eventful month for… Continue reading UM Anglers Compete on the Highest Stage of Professional Fishing Circuits

The University of Montevallo has once again earned the Military Friendly School designation for the 2024-2025 cycle. This is the fourth time UM has received the award since the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs opened in 2019.   “We are honored to be awarded the Military Friendly School designation again this year,” said Traci Crenshaw, director of… Continue reading UM Retains Military Friendly School Status

The University of Montevallo is working to help students affected by the recently announced closure of Birmingham-Southern College and is offering them an opportunity to seamlessly transition to UM to complete their education. Multiple academic scholarship opportunities are available to eligible students who transfer to Montevallo. UM admissions counselors are standing by to ensure a… Continue reading Montevallo opening doors to students affected by Birmingham-Southern College closure

The University of Montevallo MADE program will host “Building Barrier Breakers,” a community event with the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!) and the Jefferson State Community College Latino Association, on Tuesday, April 4 at the Jefferson State Community College campus in Hoover. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and students and their families can… Continue reading University of Montevallo MADE Program Hosting Community Event with ¡HICA! at Jeff State