Marion Brown: A gift to the game

Brown graduated from UM in 2003 with a degree in communication studies. Photo by Kat Bell It’s not hyperbolic to say that among current players, the name Marion Brown is near-synonymous with the game of…

UM professor of 10,000 students plans on retirement

69-year-old McMinn intends to remain in the area following his retirement, but not without first embarking on a European river cruise with his wife in the spring. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications. July…

The gift-giver’s guide to shopping locally

Sweaters are abound in the recently-opened Brass Monkey boutique. Photo by Katie Compton As November comes to its sleepy end, there are few absolutes that Alabamians can rely on. Will the weather actually get any…

Former UM student makes directing debut

Up and coming director Luis Abe Jimenez poses on a Birmingham rooftop. Photo by Jaysen Michael On Oct. 20, former UM student and local independent film director Luis Abe Jimenez made his debut with his feature horror…

Communication professors work toward community change

The SDCP has been active in moderating and facilitating deliberative community forums in Montevallo, such as those for the Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO). Pictured above is the town hall meeting where the NDO was passed. Photo…