What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Dr. Laura Bloom, professor of human development and family studies, faculty director of the Child Study Center and director of the Certified Family Life Education (C.F.L.E.) Program. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I grew up in… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Dr. Laura Bloom
From the classroom to the courtroom, University of Montevallo alum Daniel McBrayer has forged a successful path as an assistant United States attorney, demonstrating his strong commitment to justice and public service. As a high schooler looking to further his education, he didn’t simply choose Montevallo — in his words, Montevallo chose him. “I wasn’t… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Daniel McBrayer
It was Purple Side’s year to “unite the family we love” as they clinched a victory at the 2025 College Night celebration on Saturday, Feb. 15. Palmer Hall Auditorium was filled with Purple pride as Student Trustee Kendall Miller read the winning catchphrase. The side’s students, alumni, friends and family burst into celebration at the… Continue reading Purples Claim College Night Victory During University of Montevallo’s 2025 Homecoming Weekend
The University of Montevallo is excited to participate in Free App Week once again and offer high school and transfer students an opportunity to explore life on the bricks by attending its upcoming Spring Preview Day on March 8. During Free App Week — Monday, Feb. 24 to Friday, Feb. 28 — you can apply… Continue reading University of Montevallo Invites Prospective Students to Participate in Free App Week and Preview Day
The University of Montevallo received a $20,000 grant from the Cawaco Resource Conservation & Development Council that has gone toward refurbishing a pre-existing structure into a multi-purpose storage room for UM’s cycling team. The grant funds are available through a partnership between Cawaco RC&D and the Alabama State Legislature. Cawaco RC&D is a nonprofit organization… Continue reading Montevallo Receives Cawaco RC&D Grant for Cycling Team Facility
What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo? Laurel Hall Dobbins, assistant director of Alumni Affairs. Where are you from and what city do you currently reside in? I’m from Hoover, and I currently reside in Calera with my husband, Jason, and our cat, Lucille. If you hold any degrees, what… Continue reading Featured Falcons: Laurel Hall Dobbins
Gold Side: Cole Broadhead Gold spirit shines brightly in Cole Broadhead, who is heading into the 2025 College Night season as the sole leader of Gold Side. Only a few times before in College Night history has a side competed with just one leader at the helm, but the Brookwood native is ready for the… Continue reading Featured Falcons: 2025 College Night Leaders
The University of Montevallo’s online graduate education programs in the College of Education and Human Development have soared in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s in Education Programs national rankings. Montevallo’s excellence in online graduate education programs has been recognized with a ranking of 54 nationally, moving up from 73rd last year. Also,… Continue reading University of Montevallo Earns High National Ranking for Online Master’s in Education Programs
Generosity Heals: Bob Chapman Gives Back, Thanks UM for his Health Care Career When Robert C. “Bob” Chapman first came to UM (then Alabama College), he didn’t know yet that his passion for health care would spark a nearly 40-year career in health care administration. “I recognized the health care needs of people, whether it’s… Continue reading Donor Profile: Bob Chapman
Your home: Alabaster Your hometown: Birmingham What is your profession? I’m a customer service manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama. What made you choose your career path? I was going to go to medical school and then I took human genetics. It was like, “Uh, this is not for me.” I majored in kinesiology because… Continue reading Questions and Answers with Christina Jackson ’10
