University of Montevallo Parents and Families

08/19/2026

08/03/2026

The University of Montevallo has been named the Best School/University in the state of Alabama as part of the 2026 “Best of Bama” Awards by readers of Alabama Magazine, the state’s well-known lifestyle magazine. UM was selected following a tabulation of votes conducted with the magazine’s re...

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.