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 […]
The University of Montevallo Athletics Department inducted seven individuals as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 during an induction ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Coinciding with the Hall of Fame induction was the University’s inaugural student-athlete alumni reunion on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in the McChesney Student Activity Center. The reunion brought together […]
Montevallo’s students and young alumni have a vision for the future and are already taking actions to ensure it’s a bright one. Whether preparing the next generation of leaders in a middle school classroom or preparing for a successful career on Broadway, the students and young alumni are setting the bar for success. And no […]
By Lindsay Schluntz Olivia Eldridge developed her vision for the future the first time she set foot on Montevallo’s campus. The small class sizes, generous scholarships and chances to work with faculty members on undergraduate research projects were major factors in her decision to attend UM. She attributes part of the success of her journey at […]
By Emily Reed Each day holds something different for Dr. Jennifer “JiJi” Davis ’99 M.Ed. ’01, as she keeps her eye on the future by preparing tomorrow’s educators to achieve success wherever life takes them after college. In her 11th year of teaching at UM, Davis works to build partnerships between the University and Montevallo […]
The University of Montevallo’s Environmental Education program is working to keep kids connected to nature this summer by offering simple and fun activities children can complete at home. Although social distancing guidelines will prevent the Environmental Education program from holding in-person camps this summer, the program has partnered with the UM Office of Partnerships and […]
During this year’s Homecoming celebration, the UM National Alumni Association honored alumni for their outstanding contributions to the greater education community. The honorees received their awards in front of a full house in Anna Irvin Dining Hall during the Feb. 8 Recognition Luncheon. Ricardo Conte received the Nathalie Molton Gibbons Young Achiever’s Award. Conte, an […]
The University is closely monitoring the global COVID-19 outbreak, and we are taking proactive steps in an effort to keep our campus safe. The University is restricting official University travel to highly impacted areas. The University strongly advises individuals or groups planning travel to take all necessary precautions as directed by the U.S. Department of […]
While talking with other members in her cohort in George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, University of Montevallo alumna Emily Bowen discovered her liberal arts background gave her an uncommon advantage. The well-rounded and balanced nature of the education she received at Montevallo provided a perfect foundation for the myriad topics covered […]
On Friday, Jan. 24, the University of Montevallo accepted a donation from the Alabama Power Foundation for the Montevallo M.A.D.E. program. The M.A.D.E. (Minorities Achieving Dreams of Excellence) peer mentoring program serves first-year, minority students enrolled at UM. It is designed to assist participants in adjusting to the academic, social, personal and professional challenges experienced […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for students. Issues for 2020 are available below. (View 2019 issues.) December 7, 2020November 30, 2020November 16, 2020November 9, 2020November 2, 2020October 26, 2020October 19, 2020October 12, 2020October 5, 2020September 28, 2020September 21, 2020September 14, 2020September 8, 2020August 31, 2020August 24, 2020August 17, 2020August 10, 2020August 3, 2020July […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for faculty and staff. Issues for 2020 are available below. (View 2019 issues.) December 7, 2020November 30, 2020November 16, 2020November 9, 2020November 2, 2020October 26, 2020October 19, 2020October 12, 2020October 5, 2020September 28, 2020September 21, 2020September 14, 2020September 8, 2020August 31, 2020August 24, 2020August 17, 2020August 10, 2020August […]
On Thursday, Dec. 5, the University of Montevallo accepted a $20,000 donation for the Trustmark National Bank Scholarship which assists at-risk or economically disadvantaged students. The check was presented by Trustmark Bank President David Darby to UM Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs Scott Dillard. Learn more about this scholarship at taogoods.net/general-scholarships.
The Department of English and Foreign Languages and the Association of College English Teachers of Alabama (ACETA) are presenting ACETA’s annual conference on March 1-2. The conference offers an opportunity for all Alabama college English faculty and students to present their scholarly work as well as hear from nationally recognized scholars. This conference broadly considers […]
Twenty schools have been named finalists for the 2019 Division II Award of Excellence, an accolade recognizing campus and community engagement initiatives over the past year. Coach Lindsay Vanover and the Falcons softball team were selected for their second annual Halloween Spooktacular event held in conjunction with the City of Montevallo’s Hometown Halloween. Softball student-athletes […]
Jeff & Tracey Adams Share a Love for Each Other and for Montevallo Technically, Jeff Adams ’85 and Tracey Morant-Adams ’88 were connected as sweethearts before they even knew each other. As a freshman, Tracey pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha. That year, Jeff, a UM senior athlete, was selected as the sorority’s Sweetheart. Later that same […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for students. Issues for 2019 are available below. December 9, 2019 December 2, 2019 November 25, 2019 November 18, 2019 November 11, 2019 November 4, 2019 October 28, 2019 October 21, 2019 October 14, 2019 October 7, 2019 September 30, 2019 September 23, 2019 September 16, 2019 September […]
Vallo Voice is the University’s weekly newsletter for faculty and staff. Issues for 2019 are available below. (View 2018 issues) December 9, 2019 December 2, 2019 November 25, 2019 November 18, 2019 November 11, 2019 November 4, 2019 October 28, 2019 October 21, 2019 October 14, 2019 October 7, 2019 September 30, 2019 September 23, […]
