2008 Woodie Awards
April 22, The Stampede held a mock presidential election to see how Milligan students would vote. One hundred and two Milligan students voted, and the results are in. John McCain received the most votes with 52. Barack Obama came in second with a total of 35, and Hillary Clinton tallied five votes.
Over 100 students, faculty, alumni and local residents attended an open discussion on homosexuality and Christianity in Wilson Auditorium April 23. According to publicity for the event, the discussion was held to "encourage people to think hard about how we approach homosexual individuals."
On Saturday, the junior class hosted the annual Junior/Senior Banquet at the Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport.
Milligan's education department is looking to expand students' options by applying for licensure in the areas of visual arts and special education.
April 25, Milligan's academic committee met with the board standing committee of Academic Affairs, made up of trustees, for their biannual meeting to discuss developments in Milligan's academic department.
Starting this fall, Milligan will offer new opportunities for students who are interested in making videos and working with computers and media.
Mark Matson is researching a study abroad program in Ethiopia in an effort to expand options for student off-campus study.
The Milligan board standing committee on Student Development, composed of trustees, met with faculty members April 25 to discuss student development during this concluding school year.