By Kendall Murray As part of this years’s College Night festivities, Stephen Haymond and Abby Truitt were announced as the winners of this year’s Mr. And Ms. Montevallo titles. Crowning a Mr. and Ms.…
Dr. Jeff Walker named new Honors Program Director
Dr. Jeff Walker, a professor of Communication Studies in the Department of Communication at the University of Montevallo, has been named the new Director of the UM Honors Program. Following in Dr. Cathlena Martin’s footsteps,…
Dr. Wurzbacher finds inspiration in her home away…
By Lucy Frost-Helms Dr. Ashley Wurzbacher, a professor of English and creative writing at the University of Montevallo, has announced the debut of her new novel titled “How to Care for a Human Girl.” The…
Faculty Spotlight: Stefan Forrester
By Nethan Crew Dr. Stefan Forrester is the only philosophy professor at the University of Montevallo. Forrester teaches philosophy courses as well as some cross-listed, team-taught classes with other professors. One of these classes in particular is “Global Environmental…
Class of ’75 alumnae describes love UM
By Elise Kidd Paula Thompson attended the University of Montevallo in 1970 and graduated after completing an 11-month program for her master’s. She graduated in 1974 with her Bachelor of Science in vocational home economics,…
Spotlight: UM’s literary magazine “The Tower”
By Noah Wortham Ongoing since 1932, “The Tower” is the University of Montevallo’s annually published literary and arts magazine that is made of student contributions and put together by student staff. The university’s website describes the publication…
Student athlete spotlight: Alyssa Williams
By Xander Swain Alyssa Williams has been playing basketball for nearly 16 years, but to her, it's more than just a sport, it's a "source of release." More than that, basketball has also helped shape…
Artist Spotlight: Zee Zelinkski
Updated at 5:54 on 04/22/2021 to correct improper spelling of Zee Zelinkski's name. By: Hannah Irvin As a disabled, nonbinary, adopted Korean-American artist, Zee Zelinksi has always had a unique perspective on life. They have been writing…