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April 4, 2013 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo SGA wins award

MONTEVALLO—The University of Montevallo was well represented at the YMCA Collegiate Legislature, held recently in Montgomery. Thirteen members of UM’s Student Government Association attended the event and garnered several awards. Montevallo’s representatives captured the Speaker’s Cup Award, the highest award given, which recognizes the best overall delegation. Selection for this recognition is based on punctuality, […]

April 3, 2013 | Press Releases

Local student participates in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

April 2, 2013 | Press Releases

Secretary of State Beth Chapman to serve on UM Board of Trustees

MONTEVALLO–Secretary of State Beth Chapman, a University of Montevallo alumna, was recently appointed by Gov. Bentley to serve on the UM Board of Trustees. She will serve in a state at large position for a term set to expire in 2023. Chapman was selected as State Auditor in 2002 and was responsible for $1.6 billion […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 27, 2013 | Press Releases

Local students participate in research at University of Montevallo

MONTEVALLO—Almost 40 students participated in the University of Montevallo’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day, held recently in Harman Hall on the UM campus. Students from all four colleges at UM were invited to engage in research, scholarship and creative activity with faculty mentors, demonstrating their research via posters, oral and PowerPoint presentations. The goal of […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—University of Montevallo music student Devin Burton, of Hartselle, was recently named the 1st-place winner in the Men’s Voice category of the Alabama National Federation of Music Clubs competition, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Burton, who is majoring in vocal performance, is a student in the studio of UM Associate Professor […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—A number of University of Montevallo music students participated in student auditions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mattie Crisp of Oxford was named a semi-finalist in the Second Year College Women category. She studies in the studio of Roderick George, associate professor of […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—A number of University of Montevallo music students participated in student auditions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Lauren Jones of Hartselle was named a semi-finalist in the Second Year College Women category. She studies in the studio of Melanie Williams, professor of music […]

March 26, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo student receives music award

MONTEVALLO—A number of University of Montevallo music students participated in student auditions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held recently at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Gabrielle Lapidus, of Huntsville, was named a semi-finalist in the First Year College Women category. She studies in the studio of Melanie Williams, professor of music […]

March 19, 2013 | Press Releases

Local University of Montevallo students recognized as leaders

MONTEVALLO— Three University of Montevallo students were among almost 40 recent graduates of the Leading Edge Institute Class XI. Tavi Juarez of Helena, Madeline Mechum of Hoover and Rachael Swokowski of Enterprise completed an intensive nine-month leadership program that began with a summer boot camp and concluded with a winter summit, held March 8-9 in […]

March 12, 2013 | UM in the News

Profile: seeking championships

Last season, Danny Young did something no men’s college basketball coach has ever done at Auburn or Alabama. Young guided the University of Montevallo Falcons to the national championship game. Read the full story at shelbycountyreporter.com.

March 12, 2013 | UM in the News

Profile: the 15th president

More than two years have passed since Dr. John W. Stewart III took the helm as president of the University of Montevallo, but he’s still brimming with enthusiasm about his role. He’s quick to share stories about students’ successes or a faculty member’s new project. He’s a regular presence on campus – cheering on the […]

March 11, 2013 | UM in the News

The University of Montevallo’s trees have a rich history

Montevallo is proud of its trees. Evidence is the fact that the city was just awarded its 22nd annual Tree City designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Herschel Hale, arborist and chair of the Arbor Board, told us some interesting stories about his favorites. He explained the huge red oaks in front of Main […]

March 8, 2013 | Press Releases

University of Montevallo named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

MONTEVALLO—The University of Montevallo has been named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This honor roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for a commitment to voluntary community outreach, recognizes institutions of higher education that reflect the values of […]