As Milligan University students wrap up their first couple weeks of classes and have settled into the new rhythms of life, new habits are precedent. As of the start of the new academic year, all students and staff have been requested to take part in the Ascend Program. Ascend is an online platform that all […]

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Both Milligan University soccer teams walked off the field with a win against Bryan College in the first game of the season Tuesday night.  “The energy was high from the beginning,” said senior Kasey Moore, describing the atmosphere of the game. This energy led the women to a dominant win with a score of 3-0, […]

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Milligan’s women’s volleyball team opened up their season Tuesday night with a conference loss against Kentucky Christian University.  Milligan kept fighting throughout the night, but KCU won all three sets, 25-14, 25-17, 25-18. Despite the devastating loss the buffs were excited to be back on the court in action.  “I think we all felt a […]

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Rush Day 2020 took place Sept. 16 on the Mary Sword Commons. The event is held annually and is a chance for Milligan University clubs and, traditionally, local businesses to meet with students.  The biggest change from years’ past was the lack of local businesses. To limit contact and keep community members safe, only Milligan […]

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On July 7, the Milligan Back to Home plan launched to the whole of the community. The plan itself is an extensive program aimed at eliminating the chances of an outbreak occurring on campus. The body of Milligan, from student to teacher, agreed to abide by the plan in hopes of minimizing contamination.  So far, […]

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Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the United States. On average, 132 people commit suicide every day, according to the voluntary organization AFSP, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  In 2018, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) revealed new statistics showing suicide to be the second most common cause of death among college […]

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Milligan University has taken significant measures on how to accurately report and manage COVID-19 cases.  Currently Milligan is utilizing a web-based software, Ascend. This software aims to protect,  track and defend against potential positive COVID-19 cases. Dr. Lee Harriosn, vice president for marketing and enrollment management, and part of the covid planning team stated, “Ascend […]

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