University of Montevallo Family and Consumer Sciences Program

05/09/2026

Dr. Donna Bell has been promoted to Full Professor reflecting her hard work and dedication to the University of Montevallo and the field of Family and Consumer Sciences!🎉

Share your favorite Dr. Bell memory with us!

05/06/2026

We aren't done celebrating just yet!

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨

Congratulations Marley! We know you are going to do wonderful things at MCAC!

05/01/2026

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨

Continuing our celebrations, let's recognize Cleo! 🎉

Cleo could not be convinced to share her answers to our senior prompts unless I allowed her to include silly answers. Scroll to the end for a giggle!

04/30/2026

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨

Today, we are highlighting Jackie Valenzuela, our 2026 FCS Outstanding Student!
The FCS Outstanding Student award is bestowed upon a senior who demonstrates a passion for learning and a dedication to the mission of FCS.

Please join us in congratulating Jackie! 🎉

04/30/2026

✨Senior Spotlight✨

Congratulations, Emma! We are have loved watching you grow over the past 3 years!

A little note from Dr. Smith - Emma and I started at UM at the same time. As my very first advisee, I am so excited to see her continue her education! 🎉

04/28/2026

✨Senior Spotlight✨

As we approach graduation, we have so many seniors to congratulate. We love that you are getting to know our students.

Please join us in recognizing Cecilia Brewer! We are so excited to see the impact she will make in our community!

04/27/2026

✨Senior Spotlight ✨

Please join us in congratulating Celeste Hansen! We are excited to see all that you do!

04/27/2026

Job lead for Retail Merchandising Alums -

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04/27/2026

Job Lead for HDFS alums

We’re hiring a Development & Grants Manager

Join our team and help inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Apply here:
https://careers.alabamanonprofits.org/job/development-and-grants-manager-birmingham-alabama-1927

04/24/2026

We are also excited to recognize Rylee Keasler, a rising senior in the HDFS concentration. Last week, Rylee was awarded the Student of Distinction honor from the Montevallo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). This distinction is given to "a student who has exemplified the ideals of AAUW's mission through her research, advocacy, or education."

Congratulations Rylee!

Students and alumni, please share your accomplishments with us so that we can continue to highlight you!

04/24/2026

Professors Dr. Bloom and Dr. Smith presented at the Southeastern Council on Family Relations annual conference in Orange Beach, AL. Their presentation was titled "From Grandparents to Guardians: Benefits, Challenges, and the Reality of Raising Grandchildren."

Student, Jackie Valenzuela, also presented alongside Dr. Smith, facilitating a roundtable talk focused on involving students in community partnerships to develop family-focused education programs.