Signing off for the semester – Happy Holidays!
A goodbye from the stampede after a great fall semester! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
Gabby Jones
Hallmark Christmas Industrial Complex
The author explains how Hallmark Christmas movies are formula-driven, commercial products that sell an idealized, conservative fantasy rather than genuine storytelling. Despite this, they humorously embrace the genre and even pitch their own Hallmark-style Christmas movie.
WUMC and BBC Introducing America
Milligan’s WUMC-FM 90.5 is partnering with other Tennessee college stations to launch “BBC Introducing in America,” a monthly show highlighting emerging U.S. and U.K. artists. The program begins Dec. 5, with WUMC featured in January 2026 and opportunities for local musicians to submit their work.
A Dedicated Scholar’s Farewell: Craig Farmer to Retire
Craig Farmer will retire from Milligan University in 2026 after 33 years of teaching, scholarship, and dedicated service in the humanities. He is most proud of expanding students’ perspectives and hopes to continue teaching in churches after retirement.
Government Shutdown Delays VA Education Payments for Milligan Dependents
Some Milligan University students using VA education benefits are facing delays in their monthly payments due to the government shutdown slowing certification processing. The issue mainly affects Chapter 35 recipients, while students using the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) have not experienced delays.
SGA Freshman Elections
SGA announces freshmen election winners, which was a very close race. The new freshman class president is BK Evans.
Introducing “The Reality Check,” A New Series to Help You Navigate a World of Misinformation
Milligan Stampede launches "The Reality Check" which explores misinformation and disinformation. Through the series, fact-checking tools and strategies will be provided to combat false information.
Call for Letters to the Editor
Milligan stampede is asking for student engagement around campus. Students can share ideas, issues, or respond to articles.
SGA Elections
The student body has elected its new Student Government Association (SGA) leadershipfor the upcoming academic year. Nia Aishlie has been elected as the new SGA President.Joining Aishlie in leading the SGA are Eloria Pelton, who will serve as Vice President, MikahFox, elected as Treasurer, and Elisa Halko, who will take on the role of Secretary. […]
Week 16 at Milligan
Spring Semester 2025, Week 16, 04/14-20 04/14-Monday Board Game Cafe @ SUB | 7:30 p.m. Women’s Golf at AAC Spring Championship & NAIA Direct Qualifier @ Governors Towne Club, Acworth, Ga. 04/15-Tuesday Day of Giving Night Chapel | 8 p.m. | 2 SFP Baseball vs. Georgia Gwinnett @ Lawrenceville, Ga. Women’s Golf at AAC Spring […]