University of Montevallo Parents and Families

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember those who lost their lives to protect our freedom. Every day we are grateful for their service and sacrifice, and today we ask you to take a moment to honor them with us. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Dr. Michelle R. Johnston has been selected as the next president of the University of Montevallo after being approved by the UM Board of Trustees during a specially called meeting May 22. Johnston will be the first female president in the institution's history.

Johnston previously served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University. Her top priorities have been enhancing student success, ensuring excellence in all academic and student development programs and expanding strategic partnerships and donor engagement.

During her more than 30-year career in higher education, she has led three institutions as president as well as serving as a faculty member and in various administrative roles. Between 2007 and 2014, she served as a senior leader at the University of Montevallo.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Johnston on this groundbreaking achievement and exciting new journey. Read more on our website → https://bit.ly/49eWBqB 🔗 💜💛

04/30/2026

04/20/2026

The University of Montevallo is proud to be ranked as one of the top five safest college campuses in Alabama by Niche. 💜💛

"Every day, UMPD works with different groups and departments across campus to make sure that everyone feels free to study, teach and support the best they know how," said Brian Prady, UM's chief of police and director of public safety. "I work with a great team, and we come in every day committed to making a difference."

Read more about these rankings on our website → https://bit.ly/4sNoAVo 🔗

04/20/2026

The University Presidential Candidates’ bios and campus visit schedule have been officially released. Campus visits will be conducted from April 20 through April 28. The virtual link to each candidates’ Introduction and Q&A will be posted on our story on the day of their scheduled visit. Please visit the link in our bio for additional information and full details.

03/23/2026

Happy Spring Break, Falcons! 🌸 The University of Montevallo is closed today through Friday, March 27, and classes will resume on Monday, March 30. Enjoy a well-deserved break and be safe! 💜💛

03/19/2026

The University of Montevallo will be closed for Spring Break from March 20th at 5pm and we will reopen March 30th at 8 am.

We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break filled with rest and relaxation.

Stay safe and have a great Spring Break, Falcons! 💜

01/25/2026

Weather Announcement!📣

Due to weather conditions and potential travel concerns, no classes or extracurricular activities will be held on the University of Montevallo campus Monday, Jan. 26.

The University will continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide updates should further communication be necessary.

Stay safe, Falcons!

01/07/2026

Welcome back, students!💜💛

Wishing all our Falcons a great first day of classes — we’re excited to kick off spring semester here on the bricks! 💜💛

12/17/2025

Happy winter break! The University of Montevallo is closed for the holidays and will reopen Jan. 5 with spring classes beginning on Jan. 7. Enjoy your time off — we’ll see you in the new year! 💜💛