Life Raft Debate participants

Varagona wins 20th annual life raft debate

Although each professor put up a good fight, Varagona prevailed for his third time. Photo by Vandy Myers The 20th Life Raft Debate took place on Founders’ Day, Oct. 12, 2017. The event began with…

Pat Scales leads ribbon cutting

Pat Scales special collection opened to public

Pat Scales leads the ribbon cutting for her special collection in Carmichael Library. Photo by Savannah Barton Pat Scales was honored Thursday, Oct. 12, with the dedication and ribbon cutting of the Pat Scales Special…

David Romero speaking to students

Spoken word artist inspires students

Romero both eduactes and entertains the crowd with his poetry. Photo by: Katie Campton “We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us,” is the slogan of the immigrant rights movement. David A. Romero, a…

Bryan Morris performing

New York comedian visits Montevallo

Before becoming a comedian, Morris pursed a career in journalism. Photo by: Jamie Haas On the evening of Friday, Sept. 22, comedian Bryan Morris performed a set as a part of SGA’s WOW Weekend. As…

UM officials cut ribbon for Strong Hall opening

Strong Hall opens doors for coms department

Donors and University officials celebrated Strong Hall's opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of University Relations Wednesday, Sept. 6, marked the observation of a monumental event for the Department of Communication at UM:…

new provost James McDonald

UM welcomes new provost

James H. McDonald started his work as provost on campus on July 1. Photo courtesy of University Relations. Walking across campus at the beginning of a new semester you can expect to see a lot…

metal sculptures

Changing shape: UM welcomes new art professor

Wood, broken reflectors and metal castings are not uncommon materials for Tanner Young's sculptures. Some people see art in music, others through a camera lens or in a pallet of paint. For Tanner Young, art…