The 2025 Spring semester schedule includes several noteworthy additions and specialized seminars, which reflect growing student interests. Among the highlights is PSYC 160: Resilience, a one-credit course taught by psychology professor Lori Mills, that meets from 1:00-1:55 on Fridays this spring. The course will focus on applying resilience strategies to personal situations. There won’t be […]
On Oct. 16, SGA (student government association) and The Stampede collaborated and hosted Deeper Connections – Election edition, with a faculty panel discussing different views on how to approach the 2024 election. The Stampede asked those in attendance to complete an anonymous survey and interviewed six randomly chosen students after the event. Fifty-three written surveys […]
Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan has reworked their 58-hour Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) program to be a 49-hour Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program. Dr. Ron Kastens, Academic Dean of the Seminary and Associate Professor of Christian Ministry, states “It is a good idea to periodically revisit degree programs to make sure they […]
Severe flooding has swept through East Tennessee, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Hurricane Helene and days of relentless rain have caused rivers and creeks to overflow, inundating homes, businesses and roadways across the region. A state of emergency was declared by Governor Bill Lee beginning Sept. 26, while rescue teams and volunteers […]
At the latest cycling championship, teams and individuals put on an impressive show, with standout performances across various events, several new records were set at the Milligan track cycling events, with remarkable performances. The men’s team pursuit saw Broady McDonald, Dillon Geary, Riley Wrightsmen, and Aden Papell dominate to claim gold, while the women’s team […]
On Monday, Sept. 16, Weisheimer Library hosted a staff book release event, showcasing the diverse literary talents of Milligan faculty members. Dr. Heather M. Hoover, professor of English and composition and director of writing, introduced her latest work, “Strong Female Protagonist,” which explores the importance of embracing one’s own narrative. “It follows that theme of […]
Academic integrity on the university level has always been a sticking point for faculty, but it has only heightened with the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the modern world the last couple of years. It has already affected and reshaped different industries, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. AI […]
A film’s financial earnings are typically a gauge for how well a film is doing based on ticket sales. A movie being successful at the box office can be a result of good marketing, the film being a part of a greater series or a truly great cinema experience. Here are the top five box […]
Dr. Bill Greer announced that Ballad Health has donated a total of 1 million dollars to Milligan for a high-fidelity simulation lab.This inventive facility is equipped with human patient simulators, medical equipment, and advanced IT tools, all designed to prepare Milligan’s health care students for their future careers. The simulation lab will likely be located […]
This semester, Milligan welcomed several new faculty members, including Dr. Ken Lang who will oversee the Criminology and Criminal Justice major that was added in 2021. Dr. Lang has had 25 years of law enforcement experience, 15 years investigating violent crimes, and 13 years as a forensic artist. Dr. Lang says he always had a […]