University of Montevallo Mass Communication Program

12/13/2024

We are excited to have Dr. Sean Atkinson as the new dean of the College of Fine Arts!

Story from the University of Montevallo Office of Marketing & Communications MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo has appointed Dr. Sean Atkinson as the new dean of the Col…

12/12/2024

Watch the Commencement livestream Friday night!

Join us as we honor the Class of 2024 on Friday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. in Central State Bank Arena at the McChesney Student Activity Center.
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Can't make it to campus? You can visit youtube.com/MontevalloForYou to view the livestream produced by the University of Montevallo Mass Communication Program.

12/11/2024

Our next Senior Spotlight is Taylor Walker!
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She’s a Broadcast Production major and a Digital Filmmaking minor.
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After graduation, Taylor plans to work as a producer or in social media management.
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12/10/2024

Our next Senior Spotlight is Hollie Mann!
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Hollie is a Multimedia Journalism major and earning a minor in Social Media Administration.
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After graduation, Hollie plans to work in public relations and social media administration.
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12/10/2024

Join us in celebrating our December graduates!
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First up is Kylie Jordan! She’s in the Multimedia Journalism concentration and recently completed an internship at ABC 33/40.
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After graduation, she plans to work as a reporter/MMJ or digital content producer.
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12/09/2024

As we wrap up this semester, join us in congratulating MC major Cypris Wilkinson on being selected as the Mass Communication Senior Elite by our faculty! Cypris was recognized at last month’s Senior Elite Night, a UM tradition dating back to 1933.
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Mass Comm faculty cited her outstanding academic record, involvement & leadership when selecting Cypris as Senior Elite.
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12/06/2024

Mass Comm majors Wesley Holsomback (L) and Preston Bennett (R) got real-word experience working at the AHSAA High School Football State Championship.
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They called the 1A State Championship Game for Piper Peach Radio from the press box at Protective Stadium in Birmingham!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🍽

11/26/2024

Mass Comm majors have the opportunity to earn college credit while gaining hands-on experience in the real world through internships.

This semester, MC major Cypris Wilkinson has been interning with the Media Relations team for UM Athletics.

“I’ve gained so much experience from my internship,” Cypris says. From posting live updates to social media to flexing her Photoshop and video editing skills, Cypris has been able to dive into the world of sports information, and much of her work has been posted on the Falcons’ social media platforms.

“I’m so very thankful to the University of Montevallo for having these opportunities available,” she says, “and they have been so important to me in deciding my career goals.”

Find out how you can get involved with an internship at the link in the comments below!

11/25/2024

Mass Comm majors have the opportunity to earn college credit while gaining hands-on experience in the real world through internships.

Earlier this year, Liam Nagle interned with Content Fresh, a social media marketing and management agency that creates content for a variety of businesses across southern Alabama, ranging from local retailers to municipal services.

“I have learned so much about working with clients to craft videos that suit their needs and fit their brand voice,” Liam says. “Specifically, I captured video of events, people, locations, and products and edited them together into Reels and B-roll for a variety of social media platforms. The internship also emphasized self-motivation and self-management, and through this opportunity I gained invaluable experience in the videography and social media industries.

Learn more about our MC internship program at link in the comments below!

11/19/2024

Thanks to MC alum M.K. Bryant (third from right) for speaking to students in Dr. Finklea’s MC 305 Digital Writing and Content Management class today!
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M.K. is a digital producer at CBS 42 in Birmingham.

University of Montevallo National Alumni Association

11/12/2024

Presenting the 2024 Communication Christmas Tree!
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We hope the tree helps make the last few weeks of the semester merry and bright!

11/11/2024

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Thank you to all the brave Americans who have served our nation!
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11/07/2024

At today’s University faculty meeting, UMPD Chief Tim Alexander recognized Dr. Jay Cofield for his work on UMPD’s new active shooter training video.
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11/06/2024

COMS and MC majors, hope you'll join us for this year's COMM Friendsgiving next Thursday from 5:30-7 pm in the Strong Hall Snead Commons. Please let Dr. Ozley know by 11/11 if you have any dietary restrictions.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!
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10/25/2024

MC major Elise Kidd is gaining hands-on experience at her internship with FRED Communication by Design, a marketing and communication agency located at Pepper Place in Birmingham.

“I work with an array of clients,” Elise says, “including real estate, local restaurants and businesses who are Pepper Place tenants and schools.

Elise’s internship heavily involves social media administration.

“I maintain messaging on those platforms, interactions with audiences, and creating content such as reels and posts,” she says. “I also contribute to the monthly analytics report to understand how my content is performing with Pepper Place and to help with the curation and creation of the monthly Pepper Place newsletter.”

To learn more about how you can earn academic credit for internship experiences, visit our website.
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10/22/2024

The University of Montevallo Mass Communication Program recently hosted its annual Exploring Mass Communication Day, where central Alabama high school students visited Strong Hall to see all that the program has to offer. This year’s event had the largest turnout so far, with around 115 students from nine different schools participating in interactive career exploration workshops in TV, digital filmmaking, social media, multimedia journalism and more. 💛💜

“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. Ray Ozley, chair of the Department of Communication. “Overall, it’s a wonderful opportunity for future Falcons to experience a day in the life of a UM communication student.”

Learn more about Exploring Mass Communication Day on our website → https://bit.ly/3A4WteY 🔗

📸: Dr. Kaley Martin demonstrates how to fly a drone to participants.