The Gold Victory cast performs in the song "Leave it Behind". Photo by Jasmyne Ray. It’s a bright sunny day in 1950’s New Orleans, Louisiana when Marilee Montelimar comes to town to settle the estate…
University dedicates post office to Charles Webb Jr.
By Cady Inabinett, managing editor of content Amid Founders’ Day festivities on Oct. 13, a dedication ceremony was held in honor of the newly renamed Charles Webb Jr. Post Office. Webb worked at the university…
124th Founders’ Day goes virtual
Graphic by Bell Jackson Each year, on the second Thursday of October, the University of Montevallo celebrates Founders’ Day. This day recognizes the founding of our higher education institution and also allows seniors to don…
Founder’s Day, Life Raft Debate Update
Photo by Madelyn Alexander. Founder’s Day is on the second Thursday of every October to commemorate the founding of the Alabama Girls’ Industrial School and where seniors don their robes for the first time. While…
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…
Student finds crook in anagama kiln
Amy George holds the crook near this year's hiding place, the anagama kiln. Courtesy of Amy George. Every Founders’ week, University students set out on a clue-filled hunt for a wooden walking stick, or Crook.…
UM celebrates 119th Founders’ Day
Current University seniors will have the chance to don their graduation robes for the first time at the 119th Founders' Day Ceremony. Photo by Donnie Bennet for The Alabamian. A large group of students sits…
Jim Day recognized as Founders’ Day University Scholar
In 1896, Montevallo was selected to be the site of a new educational institution. For 118 years, this university has been the place for unconventional wisdom, and on this 118th annual Founders’ Day, campus is…