David Burgess, world-renowned guitarist and musical performer, will play a guitar concert on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in LeBaron Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Montevallo. Sponsored by the UM Concert and Lecture Series committee and the UM department of English and foreign languages, the event will be part of […]
“I need a job, but employers say, ‘I need someone with experience.’ But how can I get experience if no one will give me a job?” This dilemma has plagued college graduates and other young job seekers for many years, and the University of Montevallo has an answer – internships. While many students at UM […]
In a battle of the minds, University of Montevallo professors closed out UM’s annual Founders’ Day celebration with a sort-of dueling of disciplines, making arguments in front of hundreds of UM students as to why their disciplines should be brought on a fictional life raft and survive all other disciplines in the event of a […]
At the recent 117th celebration of Founders’ Day at the University of Montevallo, UM welcomed one of its most notable and generous alumni to speak to those attending the convocation. Michael E. Stephens is a successful entrepreneur, a leader in the field of health care and physical rehabilitation, and a philanthropist. His generosity and service […]
The University of Montevallo celebrated Founders’ Day on Oct. 10, commemorating 117 years of service to its alumni and to education in the State of Alabama. The day began with a convocation in Palmer Hall featuring a message by entrepreneur and UM alumnus Michael E. Stephens, awards presentations to several members of the university faculty, […]
As Neil Montgomery, a resident of Lawley in Bibb County, anticipates earning an accounting degree from the University of Montevallo in May, he can’t help but think about his graduation from high school in 1977. Today’s 117th annual celebration of the university’s roots is a family affair for Montgomery, standing next to his 21-year-old daughter, […]
For Montevallo graduate Matt Reynolds, 18 days and 631 miles alone in a kayak was the most difficult and rewarding experience of his life. “It took me three days to get to the starting point,” he says. “I kept thinking, ‘If it took that long going 80 mph, this is a ridiculous idea.” But Matt […]
UM Theatre will present The Thugs, a recent off-Broadway play by NYC-based playwright Adam Bock. The production will open Thursday, Oct. 10, with a 2 p.m. matinee. Additional performances will take place Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. All performances will take place in […]
The University of Montevallo will celebrate its 117th Founders’ Day Thursday, Oct. 10. The day will begin with an 11 a.m. convocation in Palmer Auditorium on the UM campus, during which Michael E. Stephens ’73 will deliver the keynote address. In keeping with annual tradition, the senior class will be invested into the Community of […]
When Shelly Miller first visited the University of Montevallo’s campus, she looked around and thought, “Gosh, this would be a good book setting.” Then she started researching and delving into the place. Since then, Miller has published a work of historical fiction, “Whispered Secrets of the South: Montevallo, Alabama,” inspired by the small, Southern town. […]
Most schools celebrate homecoming with a giant football game that alumni come and watch from a seat. The University of Montevallo, however, allows alumni to participate in games of their own while getting a chance to take in the school’s sports teams as well. As part of Montevallo’s “Coming Home” weekend Oct. 17-19, the school […]
While gaming is a fast-growing pastime worldwide, accessibility is a fast-growing concern for those with physical disabilities. Traditional controller input is not an option for gamers without the use of their hands. When GameCareerGuide, a nationally recognized website for game design, recently issued their Design Challenge calling for ideas for hands-free games and controllers, four […]
The University of Montevallo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s efforts to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation received a boost Oct. 1 when the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced that it will match all funds raised by the group. Read the full story at shelbycountyreporter.com.
University of Montevallo alumnus Michael Williams has announced his candidacy for State Senate District 27 in north Georgia. Read the full story at accessnorthga.com.
Adam Bowles, who holds positions at the University of Montevallo and Birmingham-Southern College, is teaming up with a fellow Birmingham Art Music Alliance member to take their modern, post-modern and avant garde stylings on the road. The program will be performed at four venues across the state, including the University of Montevallo. For the full […]
The very unusual ceramics exhibit now in the art gallery at Parnell Memorial Library is the work of Melissa Moody, an Artist in Residence at the University of Montevallo. Read the full story at shelbycountyreporter.com.
The Montevallo Development Cooperative District has finalized a roughly $5 million loan that will help fund projects with both the city and the university. Projects with the university include a $146,760 payment for the University of Montevallo’s new track facility and $71,760 to renovate the softball field at Orr Park into a stadium for the […]
The University of Montevallo volleyball team is partnering up with Joe Jackson’s Dog World for its upcoming Falcons 4 Paws event at the next home match Friday, Sept. 27. The Falcons are operating a drive to help supply Joe Jackson’s Dog World with the items it needs to run the shelter. Fans are encouraged to bring […]
The volleyball team was riding a five match winning streak heading into Wednesday night’s matchup with the Stillman Tigers. After posting a dominating performance against the Tigers, that winning streak was extended to six. The Falcons earned a three set sweep (25-7, 25-9 and 25-14) to improve their record to 9-2 overall (2-1 PBC). Read […]
University of Montevallo alumnus Brandt Montgomery was among the hundreds of people who marched in a campus demonstration last week against segregation in Greek groups on the University of Alabama’s campus. Montgomery, who is black, was not only a member of the fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha while at Montevallo, but he was also elected president […]
