Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield’s life has taken her many places in the United States and abroad since she graduated from Montevallo in 1962. But regardless of where she has lived and worked, UM has never been far from her mind. Rayfield, the recipient of the 2020 Mary Lou Elder Williams Alumna Loyalty Award during Founders’ […]
UM president emeritus Dr. John W. Stewart Sr., who served the University for more than 30 years from 1961 until his retirement in 1992, died at the age of 92 on Nov. 4. Stewart joined the University of Montevallo faculty in 1961 as a professor of music. He was promoted to department chair in 1963, serving in that position until 1978. […]
A Q&A with Maggie Davis ’89 Your home: Pell City, Alabama Your hometown: I am originally from Pell City, but my family moved to Gulf Breeze, Florida, the summer before my eighth-grade year in school. I consider Gulf Breeze a hometown as well. Tell us about your family. I am married to Gregory Neal Davis who is a […]
The University’s Foundation board of directors took steps to ensure deserving students who were facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic were able to attend UM this fall, as it approved an additional $1.25 million in scholarship funding during a May 2020 meeting. The additional needs-based scholarships assisted new and returning students who were […]
Last March, Montevallo’s spring student-athletes experienced an abrupt end to their seasons as the Gulf South Conference canceled all athletic competitions and championships as the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold. The outbreak’s effects extended into the fall semester as well. In August, the Gulf South Conference Board of Directors made the decision to postpone […]
While most people have experienced some form of hardship as a result of the COVID-19 quarantine, the changes have also brought unexpected positives such as more time spent with family and developing new hobbies. We asked UM alumni, students and employees to share the good changes they have experienced despite the challenges of the pandemic. Madisen Ricks Current student […]
The University took multiple steps to provide financial relief to students who were dealing with the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic last spring. In April, the University approved refunds for unused housing and meal plans for students who were required to leave campus as a result of the pandemic. In addition, the University distributed $1.2 million in federal emergency funds directly […]
Although students faced a fall semester different than any other, the UM Office of Student Life kept them connected to campus despite the difficulties presented by COVID-19. The pandemic prevented large in-person events from happening, so Student Life rolled out numerous virtual offerings to keep students engaged while keeping them as safe as possible. Student Life […]
In the months leading up to the fall 2020 semester, the Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching played a major role in equipping the University’s faculty to offer online delivery methods for courses. Because the effects of COVID-19 required a hybrid education model for the fall semester, the staff of five in the Malone Center performed […]
A group of employees at the University put their expertise and resources to work for the state’s health care industry last spring and summer in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, Michael Price ’15, the digital media and emerging technologies librarian at UM’s Carmichael Library, heard news reports about hospitals across the nation facing a severe shortage of personal protective equipment such […]
Due to the challenges presented by COVID-19, the format for the University’s 124th Founders’ Day on Oct. 8 was unlike any before it. However, its purpose of celebrating this year’s seniors and UM’s more than a century of making a difference in students’ lives remained unchanged. The theme of this year’s Founders’ Day was “Building for the […]
By Lindsay Schluntz During the COVID-19 pandemic, Collin Williams has felt the depth of value that his role as an art professor at UM brings to campus and to society as a whole. In light of the pandemic, in addition to balancing multiple modalities and significantly increasing the amount of content prepared online, the most substantive change that he determined to make to his teaching has been to prioritize compassion. “None of us asked for this,” Williams said. During […]
By Emily Reed When things changed this year due to COVID-19, UM Physical Plant Director Coty Jones was quick to step up with ideas to ensure students the ability to return to campus. “One of the biggest challenges with helping students to prepare to come to campus was balancing everything with the constantly changing realities and […]
By Emily Reed As the president of the University’s Student Government Association this year, Thomas Dillard has spent plenty of his time making sure the SGA is giving students at Montevallo the best college experience they can have under the unusual circumstances related to COVID-19. “In planning events, we focus on first keeping students safe, […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for students. Issues for 2021 are available below. (View 2020 issues.) December 6, 2021November 29, 2021November 15, 2021November 8, 2021November 1, 2021October 25, 2021October 18, 2021October 11, 2021October 4, 2021September 27, 2021September 20, 2021September 13, 2021September 7, 2021August 30, 2021August 23, 2021August 16, 2021August 9, 2021August 2, 2021July […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for faculty and staff. Issues for 2021 are available below. (View 2020 issues.) December 6, 2021November 29, 2021November 15, 2021November 8, 2021November 1, 2021October 25, 2021October 18, 2021October 11, 2021October 4, 2021September 27, 2021September 20, 2021September 13, 2021September 7, 2021August 30, 2021August 23, 2021August 16, 2021August 9, 2021August […]
Campus was a flurry of activity during this year’s Homecoming festivities, as hundreds of UM alumni, students and friends celebrated being a part of the Montevallo family. The University hosted reunions for Alabama College; the classes of 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010; Young Alumni, Old Golds and Vintage Purples. The festivities also included several […]
During this year’s Homecoming celebration themed 20/20 Vision: Eye on the Future, the UM National Alumni Association honored three alumni for their outstanding contributions to the community. The honorees received their awards in front of a full house in Anna Irvin Dining Hall during the Saturday Homecoming Recognition Luncheon. The luncheon also served as the […]
During her 88 years on earth, Dr. Betty J. Bosdell ’49 showcased the gift of being able to foster positivity and encourage everyone around her to strive for greatness in their lives. Bosdell, who passed away in 2017, lived a life of selflessness, generosity and loyalty to her loved ones. These were traits prompted by her father’s […]
The University raised more than $36.5 million over the past seven years to benefit scholarships, campus improvements, faculty development and more through the “It’s About Family” comprehensive campaign. The big announcement came during a Feb. 7 ceremony on campus, during which alumni, faculty and University leaders gathered in Anna Irvin Dining Hall to celebrate nearly doubling the […]
