What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Danielle Parks, administrative assistant in the Department of Teaching, Leadership and Technology in the College of Education and Human Development. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I am from Birmingham, where I still reside and commute daily. […]
Kooper Rooks knows firsthand the profound impact that music can have on a person’s wellbeing. From stress reduction to pain management, music was one of the things that kept the sophomore inspired during his journey to becoming a childhood cancer survivor. “Anybody who has ever had a hard time, I guarantee they had an artist […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Dr. Shafqat Ali Shad, assistant professor of data analytics in the Michael E. Stephens College of Business. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in?I’m originally from Islamabad, Pakistan, a city known for its beautiful scenery and lush greenery […]
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 […]
Crimson Tide sports fans know Chris Stewart’s voice; he’s been calling men’s basketball games at The University of Alabama for more than 20 years. Now, he’s picking up the microphone and stepping into a new position as the lead play-by-play announcer for Alabama football — a job he’s wanted ever since he was a kid. […]
Anyone that meets Veronica Kloss can see that she is on a mission to fully embody the value of a liberal arts education at the University of Montevallo. Between her two majors, five minors and diverse campus involvement, the senior is dedicated to taking advantage of all that UM has to offer. “I do a […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? William Crawford, Outdoor Scholars Program director and head fishing coach. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I’m from Northport, Alabama, but have lived in Montevallo since 2011. If you hold any degrees, what are they in and […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Traci Crenshaw, Director of the Office of Veteran & Military Affairs (VMA) Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I am from Omaha, Nebraska and currently reside in Pelham. If you hold any degrees, what are they in […]
Freddie the Falcon here! They say birds of a feather flock together, and nowhere is that more true than at the University of Montevallo. When you join the Falcon family, you join generations of people that decided to spread their wings and fly and landed here on these beloved bricks. But how exactly did we […]
The University of Montevallo has set a new record of winning four consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia titles following the season-ending 2024 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship event May 23-24 at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama. Approximately 200 teams of the top collegiate anglers from across […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Dr. Alexander Mechitov, professor of management information systems in the Stephens College of Business. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I have been living in Montevallo for the last 23 years. My wife and I came here […]
Fishing has been a part of Easton Fothergill’s life for as long as he can remember. A member of UM’s champion fishing team, the senior relishes spending time outdoors, breathing in fresh air and seeing sunrises and sunsets as he competes in the sport he’s always been so passionate about. “I was born into it,” […]
It’s true that one college class can shape your entire future — in Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Richardson’s case, it was an introduction to psychology course. While the Florence native didn’t start out as a psychology major, her interest sparked when learning about the physical side of the subject. “There was one chapter that we covered […]
Your home: Washington, D.C. Your hometown: Marion Tell us about your family. My husband, Richard, works here in Washington. He’s a research fellow at a think tank. I have two older sisters who both attended Montevallo. My parents still live in Marion. What is your profession? I am a State Department Foreign Service officer. The […]
By the time Dr. Kittilax “Apple” Kridakorn ’70 started at Montevallo (then Alabama College), people thought she’d already been a student beforehand because of how much time she spent on the bricks. “My brother attended Montevallo before me,” Kridakorn said. “I spent so many weekends down there my senior year. Montevallo has always been my […]
The UM National Alumni Association celebrated the recipients of its 2024 Homecoming awards on Feb. 16 at its Homecoming awards dinner and annual business meeting in Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Jim Vann ’76 received the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the UMNAA’s highest annual honor. Dr. Elizabeth Gassel Perkins ’04 received the Nathalie Molton Gibbons […]
Members of the University community gathered in Anna Irvin Dining Hall for the annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon on March 11. This event, hosted by UM’s Office of University Advancement, allows donors who have funded scholarships to meet the students who have benefited from their generosity, and gives those students an opportunity to express their gratitude. […]
“At this school, we are pure as gold,” proclaimed Student Government Association President Colton Rodano as Gold Side students, alumni, friends and family filling Palmer Auditorium on Feb. 17, broke out into screams, cheers and even tears. This winning catchphrase revealed that the 2024 College Night and Homecoming weekend had ended in a Gold Victory. […]
For University of Montevallo students taking the National Parks and Public Lands class this year, spring break brought the opportunity to get outside the classroom and experience the wonder of national parks in person. Dr. Scott Turner, professor of political science, took the class to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, where they spent […]
Zach Banks knew he belonged at the University of Montevallo from his first full day on campus as a freshman. He and his father showed up early on Move-In Day prepared for the long haul of carrying his things all the way up to his room on the third floor of Fuller Hall. To their […]
