Vallo Vision News • 27th February 2025

University of Montevallo celebrates Divine Nine with homecoming meet-up

Story by: Elise Kidd

MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted a meet-up during the University of Montevallo homecoming festivities on Saturday, Feb. 15. The event was to celebrate the new “Divine Nine” plaza. The flyer for the meet-up described the new plaza as a place to “meet, stroll, hangout and vibe with fellow NPHC organizations.”

The Divine Nine refers to the nine historically Black sororities and fraternities, which were created in response to Black students being...

Vallo Vision News • 3rd March 2025

University of Montevallo increasing tuition starting Fall 2025

Story By: Elise Kidd


MONTEVALLO, Ala. — University of Montevallo students will be spending more when it comes time to pay their Fall 2025 bill. 


After freezing tuition for seven years, UM is raising tuition 3.5% starting next semester.


SGA members and other students met with UM President Dr. John Stewart in early February to express their concerns about the rise in cost of attendance. The input was then taken to the board of trustees meeting on Feb. 14. 


The board of trustees origina...

Vallo Vision News • 5th March 2025

University of Montevallo Men’s Basketball advances to GSC semifinals

Story By: Elise Kidd


MONTEVALLO, Ala. — University of Montevallo Men’s Basketball team is advancing to the Gulf South Conference semifinals after a 67-60 win against University of West Alabama on Tuesday, March 4.


The women’s team also competed in the quarterfinals this Tuesday. However, did not come out with a win. They lost to Union University 38-87.


The men’s win on Tuesday upped their season record to 20-9. This win also marks the first time the team has advanced to GSC since 20...

Vallo Vision News • 5th March 2025

University of Montevallo’s Acrobatics and Tumbling team to host first ever home meet.

Story By: Elise Kidd


MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The new Acrobatics and Tumbling team at University of Montevallo is hosting their first home meet Friday, March 7. 


The meet will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Central State Bank Arena inside the Robert M. McChesney Student Activity Center.  The team will compete against Mars Hill University. 


The first 100 students will get a free t-shirt and the first 250 fans will receive a free souvenir cup. Admission is free. 


A pre-game cookout will also be h...

Vallo Vision News • 4th March 2025

University of Montevallo men and women’s basketball teams advance to Gulf South Conference quarterfinals

Story By: Elise Kidd


MONTEVALLO, Ala. — University of Montevallo’s basketball season continues for both the men and women’s teams on Tuesday, March 4. UM has advanced to the Gulf South Conference quarterfinals.


The women’s team is currently the No. 8 seed and will be traveling to Jackson, Tennessee. There they will face the No. 1 seed, Union University, at 5:30 p.m.


The men as the No. 3 seed will take on the No. 6 seed, West Alabama, at home in Central State Bank Arena inside the McChe...

Vallo Vision News • 3rd March 2025

University of Montevallo’s Student Government Association partners with LifeSouth for blood drive

Story By: Elise Kidd


MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The Student Government Association at the University of Montevallo is partnering with LifeSouth for their biannual blood drive on campus. 


The Bloodmobile will be parked outside Anna Irvin Dining Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4-5. 


According to the announcement in Vallo Voice, each donation through LifeSouth can save up to three lives. SGA hopes to meet their goal of saving 150 lives this semester. 


All donors will be given a free t-shirt....

Vallo Vision News • 24th February 2025

UM Theatre Department to debut ‘POTUS’

Story by: Elise Kidd


MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The University of Montevallo’s Theatre Department opens their spring play “POTUS” by Selena Fillinger on Thursday, Feb. 27. The show will run until Sunday, March 2 on the Rebecca J. Luker Stage, in the DiscoverShelby Theatre located in the Alan and Lindsay Song Center for the Arts. 


“POTUS” is described by UM Theatre Department’s socials as an “amazing comedy about the seven women who really run the White House.” 


“POTUS” first premiered on Broad...

Vallo Vision News • 3rd January 2023

Junior United Nations of Alabama to host 32nd annual conference in January

Story by Elise Kidd


Junior United Nations Assembly of Alabama, otherwise known as JUNA, is gearing up to host its 32nd annual conference at Birmingham-Southern College in January 2023.


Similar to model U.N., JUNA allows students to participate in a conference that helps them build their public speaking, writing, researching and critical thinking skills. JUNA also promotes appreciation for diversity, encouraging students to learn more about international issues.

Unlike Model U.N., JUNA i...

The Alabamian • 7th March 2022

UM’s students rally in Montgomery for Higher Ed Day 

By Elise Kidd 


A group of students from The University of Montevallo, primarily students involved in the Student Government Association, met in Alabama’s state capitol on Feb. 24, to communicate with state legislators about the importance of funding for higher education.  


Montevallo was one of Alabama’s 14 public universities represented at Higher Education Day, an annual event where students from these universities can show their desire and support for funding in higher education by havi...

The Alabamian • 25th February 2022

Strand Coffeehouse opens for business

By Elise Kidd


Strand Coffeehouse is the newest business to open in Montevallo. Strand officially opened its doors Monday, Feb. 7, but the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Saturday, Feb. 12 with over 200 people in attendance according to owner Sean Eichelberger.  


“We exceeded my expectations by a lot,” said Eichelberger. “Since we’ve been open a week, we’ve been overwhelmed in the best way possible at the response.” 


Strand’s menu has an array of drinks such as latte...