University of Montevallo senior communication studies major Meghan Hilley feels confident about her future in the PR field. Through heavy involvement with College Night and several campus organizations over the last few years, Hilley has developed a strong foundation for professional success. Beginning with her freshman year, Hilley jumped straight into college life with College […]
Brittany Wagner, a nationally respected athletic academic counselor and motivational speaker who starred in the Netflix documentary series “Last Chance U,” has been preparing University of Montevallo students to enter the sports-related business field over the last several months. In fall 2020, Wagner began serving as an adjunct professor in the University’s Stephens College of […]
University of Montevallo senior Justin Greene will forever have a place in the University’s history books. As one of the founding members of the UM men’s lacrosse team, Greene and his teammates helped to pave the way for generations to come. “I am very proud of the fact that I and my fellow seniors were […]
University of Montevallo students from DeAnna Smith’s Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability class are applying their academic knowledge to benefit local charity The Arc of Shelby County. The Warrior Challenge 5k and 1-mile run, presented by Southwest Water, will be held on Saturday, April 17, at the UM Disc Golf Course, located near the McChesney Student Activity Center on campus. […]
If UM graduate student Nadarria Inge could go back to the beginning of her college career, she wouldn’t change a single thing. “Being a student at Montevallo has truly been one of the best experiences,” Inge said. “If I had to go back in time, I’d choose Montevallo over and over again. I’ve met so many […]
The Department of Theatre in the University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts was recognized by onstageblog.com as the Top College Theatre Program in Alabama in the website’s recent state rankings. The website recognized “college programs that are doing some amazing things and giving their students fantastic preparation for their various industries” from across the nation. Each […]
For Rachael Smith, earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry from UM in December 2020 was just the first step toward making groundbreaking discoveries in the international medical field. During her time as an undergraduate at Montevallo, Smith was selected to serve as an intern at Harvard University Medical School in […]
Enrollment in the University of Montevallo’s business and education graduate programs has grown significantly over the past year, as more students than ever are taking advantage of the University’s high-quality, flexible and affordable graduate programs. The MBA program in the Michael E. Stephens College of Business has set new enrollment records each of the past […]
Keith Shoemaker ’98 of Atlanta is the recipient of the 2021 Nathalie Molton Gibons Alumni Achievement Award. Shoemaker is the commodity manager for inflight branded snacks and beverages with Delta Airlines, where he is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of all of the airline’s onboard branded snack and beverage products. He has worked in […]
Kelly Curry ’08 is the recipient of the 2021 Nathalie Molton Gibbons Young Achiever’s Award, which is given annually to an alumnus age 35 or younger whose career and community contributions have reflected positively at the local, state or national level. Curry is a child family therapist, maternity supervisor and reunification counselor at Agape of […]
Timothy Lupinacci ’88 is the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award, which is the UM National Alumni Association’s highest annual honor. Lupinacci, a resident of Vestavia Hills, is a member of the University’s Board of Trustees and has practiced law in Birmingham for nearly three decades. He is the chairman and chief executive officer […]
The University of Montevallo, in partnership with Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Montevallo Drug, held an on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinic for more than 100 UM employees on March 4. The partnership is the latest in the University’s efforts to provide vaccines to educators and support personnel who are eligible to receive the vaccine under the […]
Dr. Stephen Craft, the dean of the University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business will be moving into the same position at Atlanta’s Oglethorpe University. Dr. Amiee Mellon, associate professor and department chair in the SCOB, will serve as interim dean until a new full-time dean is named. Craft has been at UM for more […]
The University of Montevallo will return to a traditional in-person class model for the fall 2021 semester. UM leaders made the decision utilizing the guidance of state and national medical experts and in consideration of wider distribution of vaccines throughout the United States. They also cited rapidly decreasing COVID-19 infection numbers statewide. With the announcement, […]
The University of Montevallo has received a nearly $600,000 United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Services grant to support its efforts in delivering telemental health and distance education programs to its neighbors in Bibb, Dallas and Talladega counties. Through the grant, the University will partner with Bibb County Schools, Dallas County Schools and Talladega […]
University of Montevallo senior musical theatre major Jonathan Everheart doesn’t shy away from tackling a challenge, even if it’s something no other student at the University has faced before. As a 2021 Gold Side leader along with Abby Jo Askins, Everheart was tasked with continuing the College Night tradition during the most unusual of times […]
Out-of-state students who enroll in the University of Montevallo’s online graduate programs beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year will pay the same as in-state graduate students, as a result of the University’s new cyber tuition rates. The University’s Board of Trustees approved the cyber tuition rates during its Feb. 12 meeting. As a result of the […]
The University of Montevallo’s Environmental Studies Program has received a $15,000 grant from the Daniel Foundation of Alabama to support the University’s efforts to deliver free environmental education programs to Title 1 schools in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton counties. The Daniel Foundation supports effective organizations and programs throughout the state that are focused on building […]
The University of Montevallo will be honoring the memory of alumna Rebecca Luker by naming the stage in its new Center for the Arts after her. A 1984 UM graduate, Luker, who died on Dec. 23, 2020, led a lengthy and distinguished career as a Broadway actress. A vocal performance major at UM, Luker was previously awarded an honorary doctorate […]
University of Montevallo sophomore business management major Marisa Snodgrass has had a sizable impact on campus and throughout the region during her time as a UM student. As a member of the UM women’s basketball team, Snodgrass has been a regular fixture among the Gulf South Conference’s list of awards. During her first season as […]
