Students at the University of Montevallo are highly encouraged to flex their creative muscles through the medium of their choice. Sophomore Bella Macomb’s chosen medium is flour, sugar, frosting and fondant, which she uses to produce intricately decorated cakes for her flourishing baking business, Izzy B’s Sweets & More. “I’ve been baking forever, but I […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Dr. Kelly Wacker, professor of art. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I grew up in the Western U.S. — my home state is Colorado and some of my childhood was spent in California. I currently live […]
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Montevallo as one of the best colleges in the South in multiple categories for the 16th consecutive year. “We are proud of our strong standing in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings,” said Dr. John W. Stewart III, president of UM. “Achieving […]
Dr. Dessilyn Chappell is a true lover of knowledge and learning. After earning a bachelor’s degree in communications from The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2007, the Montevallo native realized that her passion lied in another field — education. “I’ve always wanted to instill a love of learning, especially in young children, because they […]
The University of Montevallo is among the top five safest college campuses in the state according to Niche.com’s 2025 Safest College Campuses in Alabama rankings. Niche, a leading platform for college and school rankings, has placed Montevallo third in the state and 168th in the nation for campus safety. UM also ranks as the safest college […]
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Danielle Parks, administrative assistant in the Department of Teaching, Leadership and Technology in the College of Education and Human Development. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I am from Birmingham, where I still reside and commute daily. […]
