The University of Montevallo will be hosting a single-day ACT Prep Course for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The purpose of this course is to equip students with test-taking strategies to enable them to be better prepared for the ACT. “During this course, we provide students the […]
Dozens of theatre educators from across the state gathered at the University of Montevallo on Saturday, Aug. 24, as they sought out ways to make theatre and arts education more inclusive and diverse statewide. UM hosted the Alabama Conference of Theatre fall summit at Reynolds Hall throughout the day, and participants took part in several […]
The magazine “Field & Stream” recently named the University on their list of ten sportsmen-friendly colleges for prospective students to consider if they love to hunt and fish. According to Field & Stream, “These stand out from others for their unique course offerings, great geographical locations, abundant resources, and plentiful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.” […]
UPDATE: The University of Montevallo will operate on a normal schedule Thursday, Jan. 18. We realize many students, faculty and staff may be driving to and from campus and we urge everyone to use their best judgment if they must travel. Please monitor a reliable source of weather information for updates on road conditions. The […]
From the Shelby County Reporter: The University of Montevallo accepted a $298,000 check for Shelby Academy scholarships from donor Martha Eisenberg on Jan. 3. The check was funded from the liquidation of Shelby Academy, and was presented by Eisenberg to UM President Dr. John W. Stewart III on the steps of Calkins Hall on the […]
From the Shelby County Reporter: Xan Shivers, 21 and a senior art major at the University of Montevallo, discovered that her years of working with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama was preparing her for what she intends to be her career. She “found” herself at Disney World. Read more.
University of Montevallo Professor of Political Science, Scott Turner serves as election panel expert for ABC 33/40: Election Night Coverage LIVE | The AP has declared Doug Jones the winner. Watch for continuous special coverage of the Alabama U.S. Senate race.Election returns >> http://bit.ly/21Bka5E Posted by ABC 33/40 on Tuesday, December 12, 2017
2017 Southeast Regional Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Conference by Emma Anderson The Southeast Regional Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Conference was hosted by UVA-Wise April 21-22. Six COPLAC campuses were represented at the conference, five in person and one at a distance. COPLAC’s undergraduate conferences are interdisciplinary experiences where students can connect with colleagues across […]
Dr. Heather Tinsley, associate professor of biology and UM’s 2016 University Scholar, was recently recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Teaching Newsletter for her unique teaching methods. In an earlier newsletter, The Chronicle posed this question: “How have you helped students forge a deeper connection to your course? Are there strategies you’ve used to […]
It is with great sadness we share the news that former UM board of trustee and namesake of the Stephens College of Business, Michael E. Stephens has passed away. Please keep his wife, family and friends in your thoughts. Mr. Stephens earned his bachelors degree in business from the University of Montevallo in 1973 after […]
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Montevallo has been named a College of Distinction. UM is also one of only two schools in Alabama designated with a Public College of Distinction achievement. The Colleges of Distinction guidebook features colleges and universities that consistently provide a remarkable undergraduate experience and produce successful graduates […]
According to a recent report, the University of Montevallo is one of the most affordable colleges for incoming freshmen with financial need. This analysis was determined by the Student Loan Report, a website covering the latest in higher education financial aid. Per Student Loan Report’s research, the average student who used loans to pay […]
The University of Montevallo President’s Outdoor Scholars Program continues to thrive in its second year. Recently, the students took a trip just south of Montgomery to Hope Hull to visit Gusto, a hunting preserve and cattle farm. While visiting, students heard from Ted DeVos, a wildlife biologist and forester, regarding what it took to return […]
MONTEVALLO–A capacity crowd filled LeBaron Recital Hall at the University of Montevallo on Tuesday, Oct. 11, to witness several local and state leaders discuss current race relations and how to improve those relationships moving forward. Shelby Coutny Reporter
According to the newly released rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Montevallo now ranks as the 13th best public university in the South in its division, moving up two spots from last year. “We were very pleased to see we again rose two spots in the U.S. News and World Report […]
The University worked in conjunction with Alabama Possible to offer a free community poverty simulation at the Shelby County Schools Instructional Services Center on June 29. The simulation allowed many Shelby County teachers to witness the issues that many of their students living below the poverty level experience. Read more about the simulation here: http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2016/06/29/experiencing-poverty-simulation-gives-participants-taste-of-hardships/
Dr. Stephen H. Craft represented UM on ABC 33/40 for Talk of Alabama on Thurs., June 23. Dean Craft discussed the Michael E. Stephens College of Business, the value of an MBA, UM’s impact on Montevallo’s Main Street and more. View his appearance here: http://abc3340.com/station/talk-of-alabama/talk-of-alabama-062316-university-of-montevallo
Seniors in the MHS Future Teachers organization partnered with Dr. Jennifer Davis’ advanced methods and materials in elementary education class during the spring semester. Both UM and MHS students worked together in professional learning community groups to learn about the selection and organization of instructional materials and teaching methods appropriate for elementary students. Read […]
University of Montevallo Noted Nationally For It’s Sustainability
Students in the UM President’s Outdoor Scholars Program worked with Alabama Power to deploy Christmas trees at Beeswax Landing on Lay Lake earlier this spring. Since 2003, Alabama Power has deployed more than 60,000 Christmas trees in company reservoirs to renew and create fish habitats. The President’s Outdoor Scholars Program is proud to have Alabama […]
