The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 503 students named to the President’s List for the 2021 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. FIRST NAME LAST NAME CITY STATE Sarah […]
The University of Montevallo is proud to recognize 330 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 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. The following students in each UM college were named to […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for students. Issues for 2022 are available below. (View 2021 issues.) December 5, 2022November 28, 2022November 14, 2022November 7, 2022October 31, 2022October 24, 2022October 17, 2022October 10, 2022October 3, 2022September 26, 2022September 19, 2022September 12, 2022September 6, 2022August 29, 2022August 22, 2022August 15, 2022August 8, 2022August 1, 2022July […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for faculty and staff. Issues for 2022 are available below. (View 2021 issues.) December 5, 2022November 28, 2022November 14, 2022November 7, 2022October 31, 2022October 24, 2022October 17, 2022October 10, 2022October 3, 2022September 26, 2022September 19, 2022September 12, 2022September 6, 2022August 29, 2022August 22, 2022August 15, 2022August 8, 2022August […]
The University of Montevallo celebrated the achievements of 175 graduates as they received their degrees during the University’s Fall Commencement on Dec. 10 in the McChesney Student Activity Center. During the evening ceremony, Dr. John W. Stewart III conferred 130 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 45 candidates for graduate degrees. Willie L. Phillips ’00, a […]
The University of Montevallo is proud to announce the establishment of the James and Jennifer Newman Endowed Accounting Scholarship in the Michael E. Stephens College of Business, made possible by a generous donation from the Newman family. The scholarship will be provided to a student pursuing a degree in accounting, with preference to a student […]
Dorian Bayles, a senior majoring in psychology, recalls that she felt an immediate connection to the University of Montevallo as soon as she stepped onto the bricks during her campus tour. She said that connection has strengthened over time, allowing her to enjoy the sense of community and support at UM. Bayles is active in […]
Two student programs at the University of Montevallo recently joined together to serve Shelby Emergency Assistance (SEA), a local agency that assists those in crisis situations throughout Shelby County. The Montevallo MADE program and the President’s Outdoor Scholars Program partnered to host a food and toiletry drive benefitting SEA. Jason Perry, student diversity recruitment and retention coordinator at UM, reflected, “I […]
Many University of Montevallo students were honored for their achievements during the University’s Elite Night on Nov. 10. The event is a longstanding tradition dating back to 1933, and honors students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and leadership abilities during their time on campus. Faculty in each academic department select the student Senior Elite honorees, […]
Your home: Montgomery Your hometown: Mandeville, Louisiana Tell us about your family: I am the oldest of eight children. Both of my parents were raised in Tennessee before meeting at The University of Alabama. I was born in New Orleans, and after a few years in Tennessee we moved back to Mandeville where I was raised. What is […]
The Department of Athletics hosted the 2021 Hall of Fame induction ceremony June 12 in Trustmark Arena in the McChesney Student Activity Center honoring former Falcons who made a lasting impact, whether from athletic accomplishment or meritorious service. The 11-member Montevallo Athletics Hall of Fame committee was tasked with selecting some of the best individuals […]
Over the last several months, a pair of renovation projects has helped modernize UM’s Carmichael Library, Harman Hall and Sims House allowing programs in the two facilities to better serve students, faculty and the community. Carmichael Library transformed Throughout summer 2021, crews worked to transform several areas of the library into state-of-the-art spaces for instruction, […]
Making the short drive from his family’s home in Calera to attend classes each day as a UM student, Bill Denson ’65 felt as if he was entering a new world filled with opportunities and promise. Although Montevallo was only a few miles away from his hometown, Denson had never experienced anything like the atmosphere […]
By Emily Reed Senior Claudia Bonney Amamoo made it a goal to be actively involved during her time as a student at UM. Amamoo said when deciding where she would attend college, she chose the University of Montevallo because she believed she belonged. “I was vastly impressed by the welcoming staff and the serene environment,” […]
By Emily Reed Carey Heatherly has a penchant for uncovering things about the past, something he often does in his role as the UM archivist and special collections librarian. “I love being able to snoop through old documents and uncover interesting tidbits of information,” Heatherly said. “Reading old newspapers is one of my absolute favorite […]
The University of Montevallo held a dedication ceremony Nov. 18 for its new Center for the Arts facility. The event included a ribbon cutting and remarks from members of the UM administration, faculty and alumni, as well as representatives from Shelby County and Alabama Power. In his remarks, Dr. Steven Peters, dean of the College […]
The University of Montevallo held a grand opening and dedication for Allison and Michael Stephens Hall on campus Nov. 18. The new facility houses the Michael E. Stephens College of Business, named for its most generous alumni benefactor. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony, Allison Stephens, widow of Michael E. Stephens, reflected on the characteristics of her […]
University of Montevallo alum Willie L. Phillips ’00 was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a term expiring June 30, 2026. Phillips was nominated to FERC by President Joe Biden on Sept. 20. Phillips is an experienced regulatory attorney combining nearly 20 […]
The University of Montevallo’s fishing team has earned its second School of the Year title after topping more than 200 collegiate fishing programs throughout the nation during the 2020-2021 season. The UM fishing team recently took home the coveted title of Tackle Warehouse School of the Year, presented by QuikTrip, as the best team in […]
Once again, the University of Montevallo has been named one of the top institutions of higher learning in Alabama by Wallethub.com. This website recognizes those colleges and universities that provide a strong education at an affordable cost. Recently released “2022 College and University Rankings” compared more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the nation. UM […]
