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March 23, 2023 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo MADE Program Hosting Community Event with ¡HICA! at Jeff State

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 […]

March 22, 2023 | Press Releases

Buckner Receives 2023 UMNAA Young Achiever's Award

Heather Elaine Buckner ’14 received the 2023 Nathalie Molton Gibbons Young Achiever’s Award from the University of Montevallo National Alumni Association at their annual luncheon Feb. 11 in Anna Irvin Dining Hall. The award is given annually to an alum age 35 or younger based on the same criteria as the Alumni Achievement Award.Heather Elaine […]

March 22, 2023 | Press Releases

Greer Receives 2023 Nathalie Molton Gibbons Alumni Achievement Award

Cindy Clark Greer ’88 received the 2023 Nathalie Molton Gibbons Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Montevallo National Alumni Association at their annual luncheon Feb. 11 in Anna Irvin Dining Hall. The award is given annually to an alum age 35 or older whose career and community contributions have reflected positively at the local, state […]

March 22, 2023 | Press Releases

Chapman Receives 2023 UMNAA Distinguished Alumni Award

Hon. Beth Chapman ’84 received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the University of Montevallo National Alumni Association’s highest annual honor, at their annual luncheon Feb. 11 in Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Chapman, a native of Greenville, Alabama, and a Hoover resident, is a member of the University’s Board of Trustees and served two terms […]

March 22, 2023 | Press Releases

Chapman Receives 2023 UMNAA Distinguished Alumni Award

Hon. Beth Chapman ’84 received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the University of Montevallo National Alumni Association’s highest annual honor, at their annual luncheon Feb. 11 in Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Chapman, a native of Greenville, Alabama, and a Hoover resident, is a member of the University’s Board of Trustees and served two terms […]

March 21, 2023 | Press Releases

UMNAA Celebrates 2023 Award Winners at Homecoming Luncheon

The UM National Alumni Association recognized its 2023 Homecoming award winners at their annual luncheon Feb. 11 in Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Hon. Beth Chapman ’84 received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the UMNAA’s highest annual honor. Cindy Clark Greer ’88 received the 2023 Nathalie Molton Gibbons Alumni Achievement Award, which is given […]

March 13, 2023 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo STARS Sustainability Rating Upgraded to Silver

The University of Montevallo has been upgraded to a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. The University, which earned Bronze status in […]

March 7, 2023 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo Earns Highest Ranking Ever as a Military Friendly School

The University of Montevallo has been designated as a Military Friendly School for the third consecutive year and earned its highest-ever ranking in the small public schools category with a No. 7 ranking following an announcement by the Military Friendly program March 7. UM earned Top Ten honors for its support of military members and […]

March 6, 2023 | More Montevallo Stories

University of Montevallo College of Education and Human Development Honors 2023 Outstanding Alumni

The University of Montevallo’s College of Education and Human Development held an awards dinner on Feb. 7 to recognize the achievements of its outstanding alumni. The awards are presented annually in several categories to alumni who have shown dedication and exemplary commitment to teaching. Counseling – Dr. Melanie Drake Wallace ‘86 Wallace earned her Bachelor’s […]

March 3, 2023 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo Theatre Department Presents “Tartuffe” March 9-12

The University of Montevallo Theatre Department is proud to present a unique iteration of the classic French theatre piece “Tartuffe” by Molière, directed by Associate Professor Marcus Lane. The show will run March 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 2 p.m. on March 11 and March 12 on the Rebecca J. Luker Stage […]

March 2, 2023 | More Montevallo Stories

Uncovering and Celebrating Black History at the University of Montevallo

Written by Jason Perry, University of Montevallo Director of Student Diversity  The University of Montevallo’s MADE Program and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a trip on Feb. 17 to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Montgomery, Alabama, to give UM students the opportunity to honor Black History Month by engaging in an immersive […]