has announced his intention to step away from the position at the end of July is the second-longest serving president in the 129-year history of the University “Cindi and I are incredibly grateful to the UM community for so many wonderful years together,” Stewart said “We appreciate the many meaningful relationships we’ve enjoyed with our students and we wish the Montevallo family all the best in the future.” Stewart strengthened the University’s core mission by focusing on the expansion of new academic and athletic programs promoting increased opportunities for interdisciplinary studies and increasing funding for faculty salaries and development as well as new academic buildings and facilities on campus UM also saw an increase in first-year freshman and transfer applications and the number of students living on campus during Stewart’s tenure as president the University has added numerous programs to grow enrollment which includes a bass fishing team that has won four consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year titles which has seen a 90 percent retention rate Stewart was actively engaged in both the public and private sectors and has been widely recognized for his service to the state of Alabama the Birmingham Business Alliance named him a CEO of the Year Finalist and awarded him the Vulcans Community Award for Outstanding New Leadership Stewart served as vice president for institutional advancement at Flagler College in St He is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a master’s from Washington College and a doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi The UM Board of Trustees will now begin the search for Stewart’s successor The strength and conditioning concentration within the University of Montevallo’s Exercise and Nutrition Science Program has been granted a five-year initial accreditation status by the Council on Accreditation of Strength… The University of Montevallo has once again been designated a Military Friendly School highlighting the institution’s strong commitment to providing exceptional support and resources for its military students and their… The University of Montevallo is turning the page to the next chapter in its 127-year old story Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person (WBMA) — University of Montevallo President Dr Stewart III announced Monday he plans to step down from the role at the end of July The university said Stewart is the second-longest serving president in the 129-year history of the University He became president in October of 2010 and is the 15th person to hold the title and we wish the UM family all the best in the future.” the university said Stewart helped expand new academic and athletic programs promoted increased opportunities for interdisciplinary studies and increased funding for faculty salaries and development as well as new academic buildings and facilities on campus The university said it also saw an increase in first-year freshman and transfer applications and the number of students living on campus during Stewart’s tenure as president He is also credited with starting the Outdoor Scholars program The university said its Board of Trustees will now begin the search for Stewart’s successor You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience MONTEVALLO – The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon on Wednesday with this month’s installment of the luncheon honoring Montevallo’s premier educators The Montevallo Education Appreciation Luncheon honored three separate teachers who serve the communities of Montevallo with caring and professional education Wanda Young-Lowe and Rylee Holt were the teachers honored Kinlecheenie teaches at Montevallo Elementary Young-Lowe at Montevallo Middle and Holt at Montevallo High All three teachers were previously honored at the 2024 Shelby County Schools Teachers of the Year in Dec with Young-Lowe winning Middle School Teacher of the Year and Holt winning High School Teacher of the Year each honored teacher received a certificate of appreciation The luncheon’s food consisted of a meal crafted by Indigo Café & Bar the executive director of the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce outlined why the Chamber of Commerce chose this theme for the monthly luncheon and how it aligns with the Chamber’s mission “Montevallo schools are a huge part of the Montevallo community,” Nelson said “The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to increase community vitality through the recruitment and support of business.” For more information on the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce Just one AAC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule That contest is the Wichita State Shockers squaring… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) face the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday take on the Brooklyn Nets (21-39).… The Wichita State Shockers versus the North Texas Mean Green is a game to catch on the Monday… The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store Our computer model has suggested picks… What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter View Results MONTEVALLO – The city of Montevallo welcomed the Leaders of Tomorrow to City Hall for a mock City Council meeting on Wednesday The meeting was a chance for the youth of Montevallo to engage in local government Councilperson Lelia Mitchell and several City Hall employees in attendance the teacher supervisor of LOT and a teacher at Montevallo Middle School explained the program and how it is implemented “We look at (students) in their sixth grade year and we try to find students who show different leadership skills and qualities,” Williams said “The teachers come together and we pick a list of students who fit the description of good leaders.” students move on to the seventh grade and take a class provided by Williams that hones their leadership skills through field trips and interactive opportunities “We have guest speakers and a lot of different things to try to help them become leaders in the community and future leaders of America and Alabama and of course more locally Montevallo,” Williams said The LOT previously attended a Montevallo City Council meeting in February so that students could get a better understanding of the workings of local government students were assigned roles to play in the upcoming mock City Council meeting who the City Council was going to be and ultimately all of the students play a role in the mock City Council meeting,” Williams said Williams spoke on the importance of giving the children in LOT hands-on experiences in local government citing the rich educational opportunities within the mock City Council experience “It teaches them how the local government works at the most basic level and it also allows them to get out and speak in front of their peers and in front of community leaders,” Williams said and again it just teaches those leadership qualities that we’re looking for… Teamwork Williams now hopes that the students in LOT will take the next step and eventually become leaders in the communities they live in “They are the leaders of tomorrow,” Williams said so hopefully some of those kids one day may be on the City Council or maybe become mayor.” For more information on the Montevallo City Council visit Cityofmontevallo.com/MayorAndCouncil.aspx The strength and conditioning concentration within the University of Montevallo’s Exercise and Nutrition Science Program has been granted a five-year initial accreditation status by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) This recognition highlights the EXNS program’s commitment to providing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for successful careers in the strength and conditioning field “We are proud to be the first university in the state of Alabama to receive CASCE accreditation,” said Dr chair of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences “This speaks to the hard work and dedication of all the faculty in EXNS to ensure that our students receive the highest quality education in the ever-growing field of strength and conditioning.” CASCE is a nonprofit accrediting agency focused on promoting excellence in strength and conditioning education CASCE accredits educational programs that prepare students for professional careers in strength and conditioning ensuring they receive the highest standard of education and training only graduates of CASCE-accredited programs will be eligible to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam Montevallo’s strength and conditioning concentration is designed to meet the program accreditation standards set forth by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of performance-based locations including universities private performance enhancement facilities and professional teams To learn more about Exercise and Nutrition Science education at UM, visit montevallo.edu/exercise-and-nutrition-science-exns The University of Montevallo is gearing up for Earth Week 2025 with an exciting lineup of events sponsored by the Environmental Club and the Environmental Studies Program MONTEVALLO – University of Montevallo President Dr Stewart III announced his retirement during a UM Board of Trustees meeting on Monday the UM Board of Trustees received a resolution from the UM Faculty Senate recognizing Stewart’s contributions to the university and expressing his desire to retire as president of the university effective July 31 Stewart was hired as the 15th president of the University of Montevallo on May 15 2010—succeeding Philip Williams—and was inaugurated on Oct the university added numerous programs to grow enrollment which includes a bass fishing team that has won four consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year titles and the Montevallo MADE program He was recognized in 2015 when the Birmingham Business Alliance named him a CEO of the Year Finalist and awarded him the Vulcans Community Award for Outstanding New Leadership in English from the University of Southern Mississippi in English from Washington College in Chesterfield in history from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem Stewart worked for 15 years for an industrial contracting company in Delaware before officially joining academia full-time in 1997 Stewart worked in fundraising and held development positions at the University of Southern Mississippi Swarthmore College and William Carey University Stewart served as the vice president for institutional advancement at Flagler College in St Florida where he raised $30 million in three years the university will begin its search for an interim president to serve “A candidate for interim president should have the capacity to build trust restore a positive university climate and expedite solutions to current and pending fiscal challenges during the search phase for the next president,” read the resolution With the approval of the UM Board of Trustees the resolution accomplishes the following: Deliberation on the interim presidents for the University of Montevallo will take place during a UM Board of Trustees meeting on Friday News of Stewart’s retirement comes after weeks of controversy at UM regarding its financial situation the UM Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition by 3.5 percent for the 2025-206 academic year which was the first increase the public liberal arts university saw to its tuition since it had previously been paused for seven years in a row Before making the decision to increase the tuition administrators consulted the Student Government Association to learn about how the decision could negatively impact students “We received valuable feedback from our students and used this insight to create a plan to raise revenue while simultaneously keeping our tuition rate increase at a low percentage,” Stewart said “This was the most viable solution that could be both tolerated by students and would assist with budget relief for the university.” the streaming fee for students increased to $85 and the technology and access fee increased by $2 per hour The decision to increase tuition was then followed by budget cuts and staff layoffs with a total of 28 staff members having been laid off since March 13 Stewart provided an explanation behind the university’s recent financial situation and decision making the university has invested heavily in maintenance and electrical upgrades,” Stewart said which were needed to improve aging facilities Rising operating expenses have led to expenses outpacing revenues.” Stewart also cited the expiration of COVID-19 funding and the possibility of future federal funding cuts which he believes require the university to be more mindful of its fiscal condition the university is experiencing a short-term budget shortfall,” Stewart said “The difficult decision was made to make budget cuts across campus and implement a small reduction in force The university is taking immediate action to continue providing a high-quality education and minimize the impact on the student experience at UM.” the UM executive cabinet took a 10 percent reduction in its compensation package with the president taking a 20 percent reduction in his compensation package starting on April 1 Stewart’s total compensation package for fiscal year 2024 was $679,669.62 which includes car allowance During the Board of Trustees meeting on May 5 administration examined the university’s recent financial audit and took further measures to ensure the college remains financially sound “After we met with the auditors and started to receive some information we saw that we needed to take action on our finance side of the equation to ensure that we were able to successfully sustain the summer time when revenues don’t generally come in,” said Todd Strange whatever that future may be… a number of things were put in place (and) that started the board approved the closure of several programs which were seeing low student participation and fiscal redundancies Any students currently registered in the programs will be able to carry out their full education with the programs no longer admitting new students for the 2026-2027 academic year The following programs were approved for closure: The board also approved a resolution for an additional credit line “The way its couched is to approve an additional credit line but we have a $10 million credit line to start with,” Strange said “This is more of a permanent loan that we will be able to get with full anticipation and a game plan to pay it off by September 28.” With all of the measures taken over the past several months Strange said during the meeting that he feels the university is in a better place financially “We are today in a very different financial situation than we were 30 days ago,” Strange said “There are many other items that are on a list of cost savings not the least of which is just expense reduction in general but we lost control of the spending… What we find ourselves in is just a myriad of expenditures that we just didn’t need to have.” “I am excited we are celebrating Earth Day this year with activities that are engaging and fun for all ages,” said Jecca Thomason director of the Environmental Education Program “Our lineup includes events that will raise awareness of local environmental issues allow for creativity inspired by nature and opportunities to engage in sustainable practices.” The festivities kick off with the EcoSwap on Monday This bi-annual event began as a clothing swap to help cut down on waste but has expanded in recent years to include other items Participants can bring any unwanted items like clothes and grab anything they would like free of charge all leftover items will be donated to local organizations in need brings the Southern Exposures film screening at 6:30 p.m in Merchants and Planters Bank Auditorium in Humanities Hall This series of short documentaries celebrates Alabama’s incredible people and places while also bringing awareness to local natural resources and important environmental issues This event is free to attend and open to the public there will be a Q&A with panelists from Cahaba Riverkeepers Come make your own glass jar terrarium on Wednesday These cute nature crafts will be done using recycled glass jars and materials collected from the UM Organic Teaching Garden Celebrate Earth Day and learn about ways you can get involved in helping the planet food trucks and a chance to meet UM’s environmental partners Environmental Club will also have a free make-and-take craft at their table Rounding out the Earth Week events will be a garden work day on Friday in the UM Organic Teaching Garden (located beside Kermit A Participants will help complete garden projects while giving back to the community “Earth Week is a great time for both the UM community and the broader Montevallo community to come together and learn about all the wonderful environmental and sustainability initiatives that are happening on our campus,” said Dr interim coordinator of the Environmental Studies Program “We have so many amazing environmental resources in and around Montevallo and ways for everyone to get involved.” To learn more about UM’s Environmental Studies Program and sustainability efforts, visit montevallo.edu/environmental-studies INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE – Indian Springs punched two tickets to the soccer quarterfinals as both the boys and girls secured shutout wins in the second round to reach the final eight Springs’ girls defeated the Sylacauga Aggies 6-0 on Tuesday April 29 at Indian Springs School before the boys beat the Montevallo Bulldogs 2-0 The girls wasted little time getting on the board early as Caitlyn Yang scored in the 15th minute to put the hosts in front 1-0 Indian Springs quickly doubled up the advantage as just a minute later Mia Phillips found the back of the net to make the lead 2-0 through 16 minutes of action earning multiple big chances and taking advantage to increase the lead She got her goal total for the evening started in the 22nd minute when she scored for the 3-0 lead Mehra went back to work in the 26th minute scoring again to secure her brace and a 4-0 lead finishing off her natural hat trick in the span of just five minutes to put Indian Springs in front 5-0 The five-goal lead held through the halftime break as Springs held a commanding advantage but the hosts would add to it during the second half the first goal scorer of the evening became the last one as Yang found the netting for her second goal of the game That finished off the 6-0 win and booked Indian Springs’ place in the Class 5A quarterfinals Yang secured two assists while Mehra also had an assist to go with her three-goal night they faced a stout Montevallo defense that gave it everything it could handle After falling 1-0 to the Bulldogs in the area finale Indian Springs had trouble getting past the opposing backline or MHS keeper Erik Angel Angel finished the match with 10 saves as he attempted to keep Montevallo in the game dispatching 11 shots on target to secure a clean sheet and set up the offense for success After the teams went to the break in a scoreless draw Indian Springs came up with a breakthrough in the 47th minute Springs got past the defensive line with a run to the back post and got the ball into the back of the net to go up 1-0 and increase the pressure on the Bulldogs to respond sending in a laser off the end line and converting the tight-angle shot That doubled up the hosts’ lead and paved the way for the 2-0 win that put Springs in the third round Both Indian Springs teams will hit the road for the quarterfinals The boys will head to Demopolis to face the Tigers on Friday The girls will challenge the Elmore County Panthers on May 2 at 6:30 p.m A win would send Springs to the Final Four at John Hunt Park in Huntsville for the first time since 2022 when both the boys and girls won the Class 4A-5A state championships which tied the most wins in school history and is the best winning percentage in program history The Bulldogs’ senior class exits with a 46-15 record across two seasons in 4A and one in 5A highlighting the institution’s strong commitment to providing exceptional support and resources for its military students and their families “It takes a lot of hardworking and dedicated people to make these designations possible,” said Traci Crenshaw director of UM’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs it would be nearly impossible to accomplish all that we do on a daily basis for our military related students.” This is the fifth time that UM has earned the Military Friendly School status since the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs opened in 2019 Montevallo has also been named a Military Spouse Friendly School for the second time a designation given to higher education institutions based on their ability to provide quality post-secondary education experiences for spouses of service members “Montevallo truly lives up to its motto ‘You Belong at Montevallo’ by welcoming and providing outstanding service for our veterans and their families,” Crenshaw said Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students The organizations and institutions that choose to participate in the process earn their Military Friendly designation Military Friendly’s mission is to create maximum professional opportunity for our nation’s military service members The final ratings are determined by combining the institutions’ survey responses and government/agency public data sources within a logic-based assessment Military Friendly Schools measures their ability to meet thresholds for retention persistence and loan default rates for all students and Become part of a community committed to supporting veterans and helping you achieve your educational and career goals. For more information about the UM Veteran and Military Affairs office, visit montevallo.edu/veteran-and-military-affairs At the University of Montevallo you are more than a number — you are family students don't "fit in," they find a place to call home Use your account information to access your application The University of Montevallo offers undergraduate and graduate students a learner-centered 21st-century education informed by our liberal arts identity The Office of University Marketing & Communications exists to support UM’s mission by conveying its core values and strengths through consistent messaging and brand imagery with the goal of increasing awareness and enhancing the University’s reputation Brand consistency is how an organization delivers messages aligned with its core values customer experience and brand identity elements Brand consistency ensures that a brand is easily recognizable across all marketing channels and touch points consistent brand identity and unified experience for both existing and potential customers The University of Montevallo has appointed Dr Sean Atkinson as the new dean of the College of Fine Arts Atkinson previously served as associate professor of music theory and for three years as the director of the School of Music at Texas Christian University “I am thrilled to be joining the University of Montevallo and the College of Fine Arts,” Atkinson said “The arts are a vital resource for both the University and the surrounding community and I am excited for the opportunity to serve as dean.” Leading TCU’s comprehensive music school with bachelor’s doctoral and artist’s diploma programs from 2021 to this year Atkinson managed a multi-million dollar budget yearly review and promotion of more than 50 full-time faculty and staff and coordinated schedules for all music classes concerts and recitals across three performance venues Atkinson has taught courses in the core music theory and ear-training sequence for music majors he was an assistant professor of music theory at the University of Texas at Arlington Atkinson’s research currently explores the role of music in video games His work addresses the meaning that results from the complex interactions between actions on screen and in the music He has presented this research at regional and published articles in several peer-reviewed journals and collected works published by Intellect and Oxford University Press in Music Theory from Florida State University in Music Theory from Florida State University in 2006 and a B.M in Music Theory and Trombone Performance from Furman University in 2004 Sean Atkinson to the University of Montevallo as our next dean for the College of Fine Arts,” said Dr provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at UM “The College celebrated its 50th anniversary in spring 2024 and is valued for its premium academic programs quality performances and exceptional opportunities for our students Atkinson is poised to forefront the College of Fine Arts’ established reputation and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to set a positive vision that will position them to thrive in our current landscape.” To learn more about degrees offered in Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts, visit montevallo.edu/bachelors-degrees-college-of-fine-arts Carmichael Library at the University of Montevallo has been chosen among a select group of national libraries colleges and universities to host “Americans and the Holocaust,” a traveling exhibition from the U.S Holocaust Memorial Museum that examines the motives pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s “The Holocaust is one of the defining moments in the history of the 20th century,” said Dr “The stories of genocide in general and the Holocaust in particular teach us the importance of citizens remaining vigilant against prejudice and hatred in all forms and the need for understanding and tolerance This exhibit provides a specific example from the experience of the United States in a critical era.” The touring library exhibition — based on the special exhibition of the same name at the Museum in Washington The traveling exhibition details the public response to the Holocaust in the U.S and encourages visitors to think critically about what type of response they would have had during the time period and that’s what we’ll base our programming around but we’ll also take it a step further and make it more Alabama and Montevallo centric,” said Carey Heatherly Throughout its display time in Carmichael Library the exhibit will feature four lectures from local history and social studies experts: Teachers and faculty from K-12 schools and fellow institutions of higher education are invited to visit the exhibition in early 2025 Please contact Heatherly at heatherlycw@montevallo.edu if you are interested in visiting the exhibition It’s important to remember that a college education is an investment in your future we think it’s equally important to invest in our students All entering freshmen and transfer students admitted to UM by the scholarship priority deadline will be included in the scholarship evaluation for merit-based scholarships scholarships are also available based on financial need choice of major and other miscellaneous criteria The University of Montevallo has waived the ACT/SAT test score requirement for admission and some scholarships Students who do not submit ACT/SAT scores will not be disadvantaged in the application or scholarship review process Scholarships based on financial need require a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be filed. In order to be considered for need-based scholarships, students should file the FAFSA before March 1st each year at https://studentaid.gov The University of Montevallo offers scholarships that vary in award criteria and amounts The AwardSpring scholarship application is available to all UM students each year from September 1st through March 1st for each upcoming award year The University of Montevallo will not permit students to receive any institutional scholarship funds beyond the direct cost of attendance This does not affect any outside sources of aid such as veteran benefits Here are a few external opportunities that we encourage you to explore As the latest University to join the Follett Higher Education network the University of Montevallo will benefit from the company’s unique industry perspective and expertise fans and alumni a revitalized and engaging campus retail experience 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 along with a top 10 position in the Best Value category highlights the dedication of our Board of Trustees faculty and staff to prioritize students and offer significant value to them and their families.” News & World Report Best Colleges rankings 8 in the Best Value School in the South category Amongst the Top Public Universities in the South In the Best Regional Universities in the South UM has once again ranked in the top 50 in the Top Performers on Social Mobility in the South category with an improvement of 8 rankings from last year This category recognizes colleges and universities that are successful at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of academic quality which together account for 40 percent of a school’s overall score Each school’s performance on these indicators is compared to the mean and standard deviation values of other schools to create a normalized score which is then weighted and summed to determine the final ranking Montevallo recently celebrated its growing enrollment numbers starting the fall 2024 semester with a total enrollment of 3,142 which was up about 5.4 percent since fall 2023 its largest freshman class since fall 2012 Graduate enrollment increased 10.6 percent compared to fall 2023 Most people have a typical image of a counselor in mind — clipboard in hand seated across from a client lying down on a couch But graduate student Jamal Rasheed… What is your name and current title with the University of Montevallo assistant professor of marketing in the Stephens College of Business and I serve as the director of Engaged Education and Public Service at… The University of Montevallo has seen an increase in enrollment this fall posting its highest overall enrollment in several years The University began the fall semester on Aug which is up about 5.4 percent since the fall 2023 semester Graduate enrollment increased 10.6% compared to fall 2023 “Our focused efforts on marketing and enrollment over the past several years have yielded remarkable results,” said UM President Dr “The steady increase in enrollment reflects the exceptional teamwork dedication and commitment of our Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Studies and University Marketing & Communications teams The dedication of our faculty and staff to the students we serve empowers us to attract and retain a growing number of students even in a difficult era for higher education Our strong academic reputation and world-class faculty continue to set us apart while the addition of our nursing program and first doctoral offering have been pivotal in driving this impressive growth.” This increase in enrollment reflects UM’s numerous prestigious accolades for its academic programs and beautiful campus over the past several years including designation as a College of Distinction for 13 years in a row multiple Military Friendly School designations and consistently high placement in U.S News and World Report’s Best Colleges rankings The University has also frozen tuition since 2018 and it will remain frozen through the 2024-2025 academic year Montevallo announced new programs coming to campus ahead of the 2024-2025 academic year The new Nursing Program in the newly established College of Health Professions offers a pre-licensure BSN track and an RN to BSN track The University hosted a ribbon cutting in February for its new nursing facilities in Myrick Hall which has undergone renovations to house the Nursing Program UM also launches its first doctoral program this month — the College of Education and Human Development is now offering a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) degree starting this year with an outstanding cohort of accomplished education professionals With grant funding from the Institute of Management Accountants I was able to take my cost accounting class on a field trip to Creations Galore Nedra explained how she uses accounting information to run a successful business The students also participated in a cookie making class We had a ball as we applied accounting concepts and ate delicious cookies a 10-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car has spoken out for the first time since her daughter's tragic death along Spring Creek Road and succumbed to her injuries days later at Children's Hospital Winton also faced charges of possession or receipt of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on the day of the incident described her daughter as "a very creative child" who was passionate about art and animation "She drew constantly and not just on paper but using her iPad making animations that blew away my friends who went to school for graphic design," Kelly said Kelly recounted the harrowing moments following the accident "She stopped breathing in the ambulance so they didn't have to resuscitate her but she had a massive head injury." Despite other injuries Kelly noted that Ember's head injury was the most critical The emotional toll of the incident is compounded by the fact that Kelly says Winton lives and works at the same apartment complex as the Poe family "I have been having to sit here and see this man and see the truck that killed my kid Kelly says he was fired from his maintenance job and the property manager notified her Friday that they have posted notice for him to vacate the premises Kelly is not ready to leave the home she shared with Ember "I'm not ready to pack her room up yet so the thought of going in there and taking the stuff from where she left it and putting it in boxes...just breaks my heart," she said Kelly expressed gratitude for the support she has received from the Montevallo community everyone has been so supportive," she said Winton posted a $30,000 bond and has been released from the Shelby County Jail Court documents have not been updated with Winton's conditions of bond The property manager has not yet responded to ABC 33/40's inquiries about Winton's job and housing status March was an exciting month for the University of Montevallo’s nursing program as it held its first White Coat Ceremony to honor UM’s first cohort of nursing students and hosted an open house to showcase the renovated facilities in Myrick Hall Leaders from the campus community and local healthcare industry gathered  on March 17 for an open house event in Myrick Hall Attendees explored the renovated lab spaces Guests also had the opportunity to interact with the hands-on equipment used by students such as high- and low-fidelity mannequins and a vein finder device “Our curriculum is laying that solid foundation and we know that our students are going to be positioned well when they leave us.” The nursing program reached a new milestone on March 19 with its first White Coat Ceremony in the Discover Shelby Theatre at the Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the Arts this ritual presents nursing students with a white lab coat recognizing their entry into clinical practice and symbolizing their commitment to professionalism “You are joining a noble profession — one that touches countless lives in profound ways,” said Dr embrace this moment and carry its meaning with you throughout your career.” known internationally as an exemplary nurse delivered the keynote address at the ceremony The Selma native has been a nurse educator at several nationally recognized programs over the past 50 years and served as a consultant for the development of UM’s nursing program as you enter every patient’s room to treat that patient as if they were your family,” Hendricks told the honorees “Do what is best for them even though they may not be cognitively aware of what is best You are educated to know what is best for them.” members of the nursing program’s inaugural BSN cohort received their white coats and “Keeping Healthcare Human” lapel pins They each shared what the white coat meant to them and recited a special nursing oath “I want you to cherish this moment,” Bennett said to the honorees “Reflect on the emotions you’re feeling today and always remember your ‘why.’ Why did you choose nursing and they will be here for you throughout the rest of the journey.” To learn more about nursing at Montevallo, visit montevallo.edu/nursing 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 challenge and eager to lead his side to that coveted GV2 “Due to the amazing efforts being put in by our cabinet there isn’t a doubt in my mind that we will not win this season,” he said “Not to mention we have a few surprises for the side throughout the season so I cannot wait to reveal those as well.” Broadhead was assigned to write a paper for an English class about anything Montevallo-related and immediately hit it off with that year’s Gold Side leaders upon reaching out to both sides for interviews “Joy Hill was a great personality and informed me about Gold Side without it being overwhelming for a freshman,” he said “Kensley Sandlin brought me a College Night Centennial book to use for my paper and she answered every question that I had in great detail and I just felt at home with the Gold Side.” One of Broadhead’s most fond memories is the 2022 Gold Victory with “The Ballad of the Mississippi River.” Navigating the return of “normal” College Night festivities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic presented obstacles like lost rehearsal time limited in-person meetings and masking on stage — but Broadhead mainly remembers the committed and optimistic atmosphere on Gold Side “It was so ethereal because everyone had the same motivation,” he said “They had the same determination to do things The energy that year was so positive and dedicated to the hard work of creating a good show It really made the win feel seven times better.” an environmental science major with a theater minor has served Gold Side as assistant director assistant technical director and a cast member in the past three productions His love for the side and positive experience throughout the years inspired him to run for leader “I had previous leadership experience in Greek Life and high school from JROTC,” he said “I feel like the skills that I have are beneficial to the side to be an effective leader.” With his co-leader having stepped down just before the start of the season Broadhead will rely on his leadership abilities to guide the team on his own “I have to think more about delegating my time into each area equally and really trust my cabinet to get everything done in a smooth and timely manner,” he said he is looking forward to Sweet Saturday and sharing the love of College Night with new “We get to see the alumni in full force and witness that overwhelming love support and appreciation for the continuation of an amazing college tradition,” he said president of the Interfraternity Council and a candidate for Mr the senior would like to turn his passion for wildlife into a career one day he wants to work at the Birmingham Zoo as a kingdom manager and eventually earn private licensing to handle care and showcase endangered and exotic animals “I think of being at Montevallo more like a montage and it always leads to another and then another and all the memories of love and support that come with it — even being low and down and then having your friends to rely on There’s so many different opportunities and a unique experience that a smaller Teamwork makes the dream work for Purple Side leaders Madeline Drain-Dorsey and Troy McMullen who are eager to lead their side to a Purple Victory this year Life as a leader can be hectic and overwhelming but the two are thankful to have each other to lean on through the good and the bad “One of the best things about us together is that she’s really good in certain areas that I am not well versed in and the same could be said for me,” McMullen said “We both have been learning from each other came to UM already knowing a little bit about each side — her mother was a Purple when she was a student here But the Fairhope native kept an open mind going into her freshman year and was able to get a feel for both sides at the annual College Night Mixer I felt so much more comfortable on Purple Side,” she said and I just felt like I fit there and that those were the group of people that I could see myself becoming really good friends with.” Because of her interest in behind-the-scenes work Drain-Dorsey previously served on the Purple Cabinet as secretary She also worked on the production book team and Side Space Her passion for Purple Side and desire to give back led her to run for leader “I felt like I had lots to offer and a lot of knowledge especially on the background side of things and the business side,” she said came to UM with the intention of going Gold after getting closer to Purple musical theater majors and feeling a sense of family and community from them “Some of my closest people now are Purples and I wouldn’t have those connections had I never played College Night,” the Huntsville native said “Even some people that I’m in theatre with weren’t close to me until College Night and now we’re close because of College Night while also getting to do our major and department shows together.” McMullen’s lifelong passion for theatre and singing led them to being cast in the past three Purple Side productions They have also served as head choreographer They hadn’t seriously considered running for leader but were encouraged by other side members to give it a shot I’ll accept it and I’ll run,” McMullen said Purple Side will make the decision that they feel is best for them And I ended up being one of those decisions.” both sides will gather in front of Farmer Hall for sign raising the College Night event that McMullen most looks forward to each year “It sets the tone for the rest of the season,” they said “We find out who all is involved with each side’s productions and we get to see a sneak peek about what the productions will be like It’s exciting because I think it gets everyone on campus interested to an extent.” Drain-Dorsey favors the College Night Mixer transfers and other people who haven’t been involved before it’s their first time really getting to know both sides meeting everyone and learning more about what makes each side our side it’s one of the first times that we get to start getting back in the swing of things Drain-Dorsey is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and Social Work Club She has applied to graduate schools and is looking forward to seeing what doors her degree can open but will always fondly remember her time at UM and on Purple Side “Whenever we’re in it and working hard on getting the win for our side I’ll have a moment where I look around and think ‘This is where I was meant to be,’” she said “College Night is such a unique Montevallo experience McMullen stays busy on campus with theatre and would like to continue performing post-graduation possibly even moving to New York City in the fall — but first both on campus and those deciding to come onto our campus what Purple Side is about and all of the awesome things that we have planned,” they said Game Recap: Baseball | 3/8/2025 6:16:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The University of Montevallo’s Mass Communication Program recently hosted its annual Exploring Mass Communication Day where central Alabama high school students visited Strong Hall for a chance to see all that the program has to offer “EMC Day guests got a taste of some key features of our department’s success including engaging faculty and hands-on experience with industry-leading technology,” said Dr it’s a wonderful opportunity for future Falcons to experience a day in the life of a UM communication student.” This year’s event had the largest turnout so far with around 115 students from nine different schools showing up on Sept 25 to participate in interactive career exploration workshops in TV “It gives them an opportunity to see the wide variety of classes that we offer and have one-on-one time with our faculty,” said Dr “It really reflects the personality of the program in one day so that they know what to expect if they decide to come to Montevallo.” students got a chance to fly a drone camera outside professor and coordinator of the mass communication program instructed students on capturing videos with their phones showing them how to produce quality footage on the go in a mobile journalist position hosted a TikTok newsroom where she showed students how to take news stories and turn them into trending TikTok videos professor of mass communication and Daniel Vest instructor and Strong Hall operations manager showcased all the aspects of working in a studio setting and students were able to create their own mix of a news show Assistant professor of mass communication Logan Freeman’s session was all about film as the program’s new digital filmmaking major is set to launch soon EMC Day also featured a session showcasing the department’s nationally recognized Communication Studies Program “For a while we had been running the same kinds of sessions every year and this year we really wanted to show something non-traditional in each of our areas of expertise,” Martin said Visiting students ended the day with lunch and a tour of campus Martin said that she hopes their main takeaway was that Montevallo is a place where they could belong and find amazing opportunities in the classroom and after graduation “We want them to see that the faculty is close Our program is very technical and advanced and we give you all the training that you need.” a Montevallo initiative that gives young makers designers and entrepreneurs an opportunity to sell their creations who must attend with a parent or caregiver An information session on the market and short business course geared to youth will be held at Parnell Memorial Library on Thursday and the session will be led by Maggie Hall a local business owner and member of the Montevallo Main Street Economic Vitality Committee The market is sponsored by Alabama Public Television Impact Montevallo and the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce the executive director of Montevallo Main Street outlined the inspiration behind the creation of the market and how it has evolved in its second year “Our friends at Alabama Public Television have collaborated with us on several different initiatives through their Ready To Learn Grant over the past few years and the idea of a program that would highlight youth entrepreneurship was one that we started discussing last year as something new we could add to the mix,” Bennett said “This comes on the heels of our successful CO.STARTERS course for adult entrepreneurs which we will offer this upcoming fall for the fourth year in a row we expect to have even more kids participating in the K.A.S.H one of Montevallo Main Street’s main focuses is to cultivate a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem noting that the youth of today will be tomorrow’s business leaders we know as an organization that we need to do what we can to grow tomorrow’s makers and merchants,” Bennett said The name for the market was chosen by kids that Montevallo Main Street surveyed “Sometimes people see businesses like this as a side hustle and we liked the acronym for cash as well,” Bennett said The one-hour business course and orientation session for the market is a simplified version of a business model canvas with students working through entrepreneurial questions and comparing costs and gross and net profit “Our one-hour business course facilitator is not only knowledgeable but also a fabulous communicator with kids,” Bennett said “She is able to keep the content understandable and engaging for them.” A total of 15 participants participated in the K.A.S.H with entrepreneurs typically offering handmade items such as jewelry A shoe renewal service was also offered last year Bennett outlined how the event’s sponsors bring the program to life “Our sponsors enable us to offer this class free of charge to participating students,” Bennett said “APT also provides supplies for participants to make their own signs for their tables at the Montevallo Farmers’ Market which offers kids an opportunity to apply for a booth the Farmers’ Market will allow us to have a special section of the market on June 23 Impact Montevallo provided T-shirts for kids to wear at the market Our sponsors also assist with promoting the event.” Bennett concluded by expressing the positive community response to the event and what the event provides to its participants “We have had a lot of demand to offer this event again,” Bennett said “A nonprofit program like this can be hard to find I think it gives kids a lot of confidence to know that they can do something like this I love that Main Street can play a part in cultivating young leaders and I personally enjoy working with all the participating partners—APT Impact and Parnell Library— to make this happen.” For more information on Montevallo Main Street visit Cityofmontevallo.com/MontevalloMainStreet.aspx Thanks for visiting MONTEVALLO – Visitors of Montevallo will now have a new place for lodging in the heart of the city A Cobblestone Inn and Suites location will be added to the Montevallo Main Street development in the coming months The hotel will be located at 555 Main Street across from City Hall at the corner of Main Street and Shelby Street gave more details on when the project is set to get underway “We hope to begin construction this spring,” Gilbert said “They (Cobblestone) are currently finishing up another project in Alabama so we hope to break ground in the spring.” Cobblestone Inn and Suites is a part of the Cobblestone Hotels chain Cobblestone typically features upper-midscale hotels suited for smaller communities that may not be served by larger hotel chains Gilbert believes that the announcement of the new hotel fills a need for Montevallo “The city has needed a place for overnight guests for some time,” Gilbert said (the hotel) will affect the city with lodging and sales tax revenue the American Village and the national cemetery they will generally shop while they’re here It definitely will be an economic boost to the community.” Shelby County Manager of Tourism and Events Kendall Williams echoed that sentiment saying it would be a big deal with all that is happening in Montevallo “Having a new hotel is super exciting for all of the events we host in Montevallo,” she said “With the university center for the arts the new mountain bike course and American Village having a hotel right there in Montevallo will make the visitor experience even better.” She also added that it would have an impact on the city for the additional revenue it may bring buy gas there and shop in the shops that are close by,” she said “It’s great for Montevallo overall.” The hotel’s amenities will include hot breakfast The hotel will be located at the old Victory Autos & Collision Center in Montevallo including a brewery and new city hall at one point will now fill the corner of Main Street and Shelby Street that will be designed to fit the flow of Montevallo’s Main Street area For more information on the Cobblestone Inn and Suites development Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 4/19/2025 6:52:00 PM Thanks for visiting Since returning to Montevallo as the assistant director of Alumni Affairs one of my favorite memories has been Homecoming It provides an opportunity for alumni to return to the bricks and reconnect with those we haven’t seen in years It’s a special time to share memories with the Montevallo community The first step is simply getting involved again Rachel Jubran is assistant professor of Psychology at the University of Montevallo in Psychology from Georgia Southern University in Experimental Psychology from the University of Kentucky and a Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning and Senior Seminar in the History of Psychology Her research interests include body knowledge development early in life and she enjoys teaching undergraduates about the research process See Dr. Jubran’s CV here. MONTEVALLO – The Montevallo City Council declared Friday April 18 as Two Lights For Tomorrow Day in Montevallo at a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday The meeting also saw the following items presented to the council – Request to Declare Surplus: Two police patrol vehicles for sale at Public Action One 2017 Ford Interceptor VIN #1FAHP2MK7HG118885 (1) 2016 Ford Interceptor VIN #1FAHP2MK2GG111906 – Request to close Shelby Street between Island Street and Alabama Street on Monday for film crew shooting in front of Fox and Pheasant Inn – Request to close Island Street from North Boundary to Park Drive on Saturday – Request to waive vendor fees for Spring Fling Food Truck Fest on Saturday – Request to waive vendor fees for Annual Arts Fest in Orr Park on Saturday April 19 from Montevallo Arts Collaborative – Request to reallocate $25,000 from MDCD Funds for the Community Center Project for the purpose of developing a plan to construct soccer fields Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative that kickstarts the celebration of America’s 250th birthday Paul Revere’s famous nighttime ride warning of the impending British forces occurred on April 18 exactly 250 years to the day of this year’s Two Lights for Tomorrow Day businesses and government offices were invited to participate in the initiative Households were invited to light two candles or lanterns in their windows on the evening of April 18 while businesses were invited to display two lights prominently on the same day the communications officer of American Village explained the holiday’s importance and American Village’s connection to it during the city council meeting “The American Village in Montevallo has been named by Gov (Kay) Ivey as the semiquincentennial celebration capital in the state of Alabama,” Poole said “We’ve also been charged with spearheading or heading up all of the celebrations events and educational materials (related to the semiquincentennial).” The Two Lights For Tomorrow Day celebration is just the beginning of the series of events celebrating the 250th anniversary of America with American Village set to host plenty more in the upcoming months until July 4 of next year (WBMA) — An arrest was made Wednesday in connection to a deadly pedestrian-involved traffic crash in Montevallo last year The Montevallo Police Department said 45-year-old John David Winton was charged with manslaughter for an incident that happened November 5 2024 in the 300 block of Spring Creek Road SEE ALSO: Altoona man's tussle with Etowah deputies ends in a shocking arrest SEE ALSO: Missing Odenville teen found safe in Birmingham area, police confirm The child was later identified by authorities and her family as 10-year-old Ember Poe Ember was a 5th grader at Montevallo Elementary Poe spent multiple days at Children's Hospital in Birmingham before Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans confirmed she passed away at the hospital the morning of Wednesday Police said Winton was taken into custody and taken to the Shelby County Jail Winton was also charged with possession/receipt of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia the same day of the incident took to social media naming Winton as the person who struck her daughter Lane said Winton works in maintenance at the apartment complex she lives in "He is the maintenance guy at my apartment complex I have to see this man and the truck he hit her with (that still had the damage where he hit her) every day and was basically told 'he has to do his job ABC 33/40 News spoke with Ember's mom Wednesday Lane said she asked that Winton be moved to another apartment complex She said he was fired after the uproar following her post "This moving forward is a huge relief," said Lane of the arrest Lane praised the work of the Montevallo Police Department and the sergeant who spoke with her every week Lane explained once the toxicology reports were back investigators took them to the district attorney's office and moved forward with charges Lane says the family plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit MONTEVALLO – The city of Montevallo is planning the fourth annual Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest The event will be held at the Orr Park Pecan Grove and is being organized in partnership between Montevallo Main Street and the event will feature food trucks and fun discussed the inspiration behind the creation of the Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest “Spring Fling was designed to kickstart our local food truck scene educate youth and adults on the risks of substance use and bring people together to make memories,” Bennett said Bennett further elaborated on the origins of the fair citing the cooperation between agencies as a big reason for its initiation “We first discussed the idea of a food truck-centered event that would bring vitality and excitement downtown when it was brought up by Elvie Schooley who at the time was a member of the Montevallo Main Street Promotion Committee,” Bennett said director of Impact Montevallo and one of our Main Street program founders also serves on that committee and providing positive opportunities for youth is one of Impact’s primary missions Adding to that our goal of bringing people downtown with special events the rest of the committee members worked together to create Spring Fling as we see it today.” and had five food vendors at the initial installment the event grew to 12 food vendors and had an estimated 1,200 attendees have a lot to do with the location of the event “The Pecan Grove is at the edge of our Main Street District and is the perfect location because it is walkable beautiful and naturally shaded,” Bennett said different community organizations have started hosting more and more events in this space.” Bennett still believes it has a positive overall impact on Montevallo as a whole “Spring Fling supports our community by providing something fun and free for families to do downtown,” Bennett said “It brings people together and gives both residents and visitors another great reason to come to the Main Street District Downtown businesses are supported by the increase in food traffic resulting in incidental sales that day and future sales when visitors return.” Food trucks at this year’s event include BG’s Mini Donuts Fox & Fredia and Taqueria El Camoioncito “We will have more added as well,” Bennett said “Our goal is to have at least 10 food trucks For more information on the city of Montevallo (WBMA) — A University of Montevallo student was involved in a knife-related altercation in the library parking lot around midnight Tuesday The student was in their personal vehicle when an unknown individual opened the car door and initiated the confrontation The Montevallo Police Department said no one was stabbed during the incident Police said the assailant dropped the knife and fled the scene The student was taken to the hospital for evaluation and later released back to campus Police said the suspect is described as a white male wearing a dark-colored long sleeve shirt and blue jeans Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the University of Montevallo Police Department at 205-665-6155 or via email at umpolice@montevallo.edu While this is considered an isolated incident police said additional patrols will be present in the area and throughout all parking lots The UMPD said it reminds students that safety escorts are available after dark Students who feel unsafe can call for an escort to their residence hall The University of Montevallo recognized the hard work and achievements of 144 graduates at its Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec 13 in the McChesney Student Activity Center “I want each of you to know that we are proud of you and we wish you much success in your future endeavors,” said UM President Dr please know that we are honored that you chose the University of Montevallo as the place to begin your life’s journey.” who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from UM in 1972 After earning an MBA from the University of Mississippi and a doctorate from Louisiana State University the Selma native became a professor at Virginia Tech He returned to LSU in 2003 and is currently the Norman V you are sharing this moment with those who support It seems fitting that the address should be delivered by someone who shares your Montevallo experience as a student and soon to be an alum,” Stewart said for their contributions to the UM Foundation over the years Chance utilized his time on stage to teach this year’s graduates a useful skill: the art of a proper handshake “I estimate that in the years I was at Virginia Tech I’ve shaken 1,500 to 2,000 hands of young people wearing caps and gowns eagerly awaiting their diplomas,” Chance said I’m going to teach them how to shake hands Engaging the Central State Bank Arena audience in an impromptu lesson Chance summarized the history of the handshake and different handshake variations He gave tips for a good professional handshake demonstrating the correct hand shape and the proper way to squeeze the other person’s hand “It is important when you walk into a job interview — or anytime you’re meeting somebody professionally — to give them a good handshake,” Chance said “In a little while you’re going to come up and shake this man’s [Dr The Class of 2024 then stood and happily practiced shaking hands with their fellow graduates you will remember that these were the best years of your lives.” Stewart then presented Chance with the President’s Award recognizing him as a distinguished alum and scholar The award inscription featured a Benjamin Franklin quote: “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” conferred 90 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 54 candidates for graduate degrees After all the graduates had crossed the stage and received their degrees they were officially inducted into the UM National Alumni Association by UMNAA President Eddie Baker ’04 serve faithfully and give how you are able,” Baker said “Always know that there’s a place for you here at your home There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting attorney Butch Ellis joined Shelby County Arts Council Executive Director Bruce Andrews and Janice Burks for the presentation of a $100,000 check to the SCAC in Columbiana for its continued promotion of the arts in Shelby County Stewart III and Scott Dillard posed for a photo recognizing H.G and Doris McGaughy for their estate gift in support of University of Montevallo students and programs lifelong Montevallo resident Herbert Galloway McGaughy’s love of his hometown and passion for the arts lives on 2023 and had left behind instruction for distributing his wealth among the organizations he loved McGaughy grew up in Montevallo and lived on the historic McGaughy farm He attended the Alabama College during the late ‘50s in Montevallo before its name was changed to the University of Montevallo It was there he became lifelong friends with Ellis McGaughy married Doris Ann McGaughy in 1959 The two lived together on McGaughy farm until Doris’s death in 2020 McGaughy continued to be a supporter of Montevallo until his death and enjoyed traveling about the city and spending time with the fire department and at Czeskleba TV Service with his friend McGaughy and Doris McGaughy did not have any children or close relatives to leave an inheritance to he ensured that funds from his estate would go on to benefit his home and the arts and Doris worked with University of Montevallo President John Stewart to ensure their farm would be able to continue servicing the university by leaving the property adjacent to the campus to the university to foster its programs also included funding to support the long-term maintenance of the property as well as funding for a scholarship in their name Ellis presented a $2 million check to Stewart Kristy Lee at UM in support of the university’s programs the city of Montevallo was presented with $50,000 to go toward its fire department and $50,000 toward its emergency medical services The Shelby County Arts Council was presented with $100,000 in support of its mission to promote the arts “He had no children and he wanted to use his money for good things and the arts council was one of them,” Ellis said “He came down here and saw it and was impressed with it and all they had to offer.” McGaughy’s generosity and impact on the county a portrait of him will be painted by local artist Lynn Dodson and placed at the Shelby County Arts Council “I just appreciate somebody like H.G who’s exemplary,” Andrews said “He was a great guy and everybody loved him How many people can you find that have a legacy like that?” who was H.G.’s girlfriend before his death recalls the type of man he was and said that he was always smiling “From the time he got up in the morning until he went to bed “He woke up with a smile and he went to bed with a smile.” his legacy will continue to impact generations of Shelby County residents who will benefit from his generosity history and culture came to life for students faculty and alumni from the University of Montevallo’s Department of Art as they delved into the country’s artistic legacy on a trip in May the group of 14 spent about 10 days visiting museums UM students and professors waiting to enter the Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence The department has a history of taking students on study travel trips but this is the first international trip since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic an art historian who specializes in the Italian Renaissance has traveled to Italy a number of times for study and research since she was in college She designed the trip itinerary and offered pre-departure lectures for the group to familiarize themselves with the places they would visit and some of the artworks they would see “It was almost everyone’s first time in Italy and it might be the only time they go,” Walsh said “We wanted to make sure that they experienced well-known museums and monuments as well as artworks and collections off-the-beaten path.” The first half of the trip took place in Florence where the group explored the history and architecture of sites like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (better known as the Duomo) “It has this long history as a place of governance and also as a place for which artworks of all sorts were commissioned,” Walsh said “That’s the building outside of which Michelangelo’s “David” was originally placed The original is inside of the Accademia Museum a vibrant art center and historic quarry town in northern Tuscany the group met mayor Alberto Stefano Giovannetti Italy Mayor Alberto Stefano Giovannetti and Desirée Pucci 2024 visiting artist at the Sylacauga Marble Festival and were guided by the city’s cultural director Walsh was put in contact with Fogher by UM Board of Trustees Chairman Todd Strange who was serving as mayor of Montgomery when it became sister cities with Pietrasanta the two cities have done many cultural exchanges “We’re very grateful to the President’s Office and Chairman Strange for supporting our educational travel endeavor,” Walsh said The group also visited the nearby town of Carrara Michelangelo went to Carrara many times during his career and selected specific veins of marble to be quarried for projects like his Rome “Pietà.” The next half of the trip was spent in Venice where the main attraction was the Venice Biennale an international art exhibition hosted every two years by the Biennale Foundation This year’s theme was “Stranieri Ovunque: Foreigners Everywhere,” and focused on artists from each participating country who are foreigners Walsh noted “Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” as one of her favorite installations at the Biennale the first Native American to represent the U.S “His installation was just beautiful and astounding,” she said The group also toured iconic Venice sites like the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari as well as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Students enjoyed the planned stops on the itinerary but also took it upon themselves to go explore on their own and experience football games the best part of the trip was watching the students encounter new artworks and places that they’d learned about in her classes “I love spending time in these cities and in the culture,” she said but the highlight for me was witnessing the students’ responses to artworks and architecture that we’ve studied together Thanks for visiting INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE – The Montevallo Bulldogs and Indian Springs School were already set as the top two teams in Class 5A Area 8 for boys soccer going into their matchup on Friday only one team got momentum heading into the playoffs which secured a 1-0 win at Indian Springs School in the final matchup of area play Montevallo came into the night needing to beat Indian Springs by four goals to clinch the area title While the Bulldogs secured a crucial victory Springs’ advantage on head-to-head goal differential gave them the area title on the tiebreaker at Indian Springs School in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs Montevallo will hit the road one night before on Thursday for a matchup against the Sylacauga Aggies The Bulldogs wasted little time striking on the attack to grab the lead Irving Choto fired a shot and found the back of the net but it also put the visitors in the position where they had to defend a one-goal lead for the final 77 minutes of the match The Bulldogs kept the back of the net clean for the opening half to take the 1-0 advantage into the halftime break Montevallo continued its defensive form into the second half to quiet the Springs offense for the entirety of the 80 minutes A big reason why the Bulldogs secured the shutout was because of Erik Angel’s efforts in goal The keeper secured a trio of crucial saves to help earn the clean sheet and give his team the 1-0 win Montevallo finished the regular season with a 15-3-2 record and a 7-1 mark in area play Indian Springs is now will finish out its regular season at home on Wednesday April 23 against the undefeated top team in the nation This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page MONTEVALLO – The Montevallo Bulldogs are officially in the Class 5A soccer playoffs in their first season in the classification as they swept the season series with the Sipsey Valley Bears Montevallo’s boys soccer team defeated Sipsey Valley 15-0 on Monday April 14 at Theron Fisher Stadium after the girls won 10-0 The victories secured one of the top two spots in Class 5A Both teams still have a slim chance of clinching the area title but they will need to defeat Indian Springs by four goals on Friday April 18 on the road at Indian Springs School they will be on the road at the Sylacauga Aggies for the first round of the Class 5A playoffs The boys saw 14 different goalscorers in the commanding victory over Sipsey Valley which ended at halftime as Montevallo overmatched and overpowered the Bears Aaron Gallegos was the lone Bulldog with a brace as he had two goals Ulises Sanchez and Antonio Zavala each secured goals in 12-the victory Daniel Pineda and Christian Diaz all found the back of the net to get the lead up to 15-0 Those goals came even as Montevallo was forced down to nine men for the final 15 minutes of the half the Bulldogs still secured the clean sheet on defense to walk away with the win The girls also had a big victory on their hands as they hit the double-digit mark to secure the mercy-rule victory Three different players had multiple goals in the victory who each scored twice against Sipsey Valley Bella Waddell and Gloribel Sanchez finished the game with a goal apiece Zabdy Perez also found the scoresheet with a goal and she was also active in the buildup as she finished with five assists on the evening Fatima Martinez also had multiple assists in the game as she secured two assists against the Bears Montevallo’s boys are now 13-3-2 and 6-1 in area play while the girls are 12-4-1 and also 6-1 in the area Before the area finale against Indian Springs the Bulldogs will host the Class 6A Shades Valley Mounties on Thursday 40 Augusta University men's tennis team secured a 5-2 win over No 48 Montevallo on Wednesday afternoon at the Newman Tennis Center Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 3/27/2025 5:42:00 PM Montevallo grabbed victories in the top two singles spots. Enzo Garutti dropped a 6-3, 3-6, 3-6 match at No. 1, while Alexis Bailhache fell 6-4 Thanks for visiting