With the semester coming to an end, and Milligan College’s campus still closed, traditional campus tours are no longer available. On April 18, Milligan hosted its own Virtual Preview Day allowing for interested parties such as incoming freshmen, transfer students and parents to learn more about the college. The preview showcased Milligan’s unique community. With […]
Milligan College has implemented a temporary pass/fail option for up to two classes in the spring 2020 semester. The move to online academic instruction due to COVID-19 has many undergraduate students struggling and many institutions across the U.S. have already implemented this policy. Vice president for academic affairs and dean, Dr. Garland Young, said, “We […]
Milligan College’s Study Abroad partner and nonprofit Christian Missionary Fellowship (CMF) is still working hard during the pandemic. CMF International is a ministry based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. They have operations in 25 countries that plant churches and campus ministries, boost community outreach and serve the poor through sponsorship, job training and microfinance loans. Through […]
On April 8 Milligan College’s senior engineering students were recognized by the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) for designing and manufacturing face shields for front-line medical providers. Landon Holbrook, assistant professor of mechanical engineering with a doctorate in engineering, chose to utilize the college’s 3D printing abilities for producing face shields. “Out of […]
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, governments around the world are trying to prevent the spread from continuing by issuing orders for the public to stay at home. Even in this time of quarantine, however, some workplaces must remain open, and their workers are deemed “essential”. Essential jobs include grocery store cashiers and restaurant staff, […]
Milligan College President Bill Greer was scheduled to make a “big announcement” this morning via Zoom. There was indeed a “big announcement,” but it came nearly four hours earlier than planned, shortly before 6:00 a.m. So, what was the announcement? An email, sent by Onks, announced the arrival of Wonderful Wednesday. “Our current situation will […]
The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) hosted a light-hearted, online contest to fill the sports fans’ empty hearts after all spring sports seasons were canceled due to the coronavirus. On March 31, the AAC announced, through its website and on Twitter, the launch of “AAC Logo Madness.” In a random draw, all 16 schools in the […]
Milligan College is set to receive over $742,000 in stimulus money. This money is allocated through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The bill will provide $2.2 trillion to help relieve individuals and businesses from struggles faced since the COVID-19 crisis according to the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit specializing in independent tax […]
The RISE Above Research Conference is a culminating event for both graduate and undergraduate research at Milligan College scheduled for April 23, 2020. Scholarly and creative research from a variety of fields is presented annually by students, and it will continue this year with an unprecedented twist. Similarly to other collegiate events across the nation, […]
This feature is based on an interview with photojournalist Joel Carillet about his travels leading up to the coronavirus pandemic. The day ended in Tartu, a university town in Estonia. Like most days, it consisted of photographing and spending the day journaling at a busy café. Joel Carillet, a Milligan College Alumnus (’96), is a […]