This article was co-written by Laney Butt and Sarah Owens. More than 690 people have signed an open letter to Milligan’s trustees and administration calling for changes to the university’s policies regarding gender identity, sexual orientation and marriage status. As of April 19, 691 individuals had signed the letter, which was posted by MilliganForAll, a […]
This article is co-written by Laney Butt and Mandy Lorch. The Student Government Association announced during Thursday night’s regular SGA meeting that it will host round table discussions, focusing on the topic of the LGBTQ+ community. The discussions will be called “Milligan’s Crucial Conversations” and will take place next semester. The motion to host the […]
The SGA senate passed legislation on Oct. 27 criticizing Milligan and calling for cutting ties between the two schools over Milligan’s alleged dismissal of a professor because of their sexual orientation. The legislation, SSR-20-006, reads: “A resolution that condemns Milligan University for its abhorrent stance toward its handling of LGBT issues and calls on the […]
Allegations of Milligan University forcing a professor to resign due to their sexuality last semester has become a topic of major discussion. How Milligan is handling LGBTQ+ issues has launched the school onto the front page of WJHL and the Johnson City Press, as well as the news section of Inside Higher Ed. WJHL published […]
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 […]
Food Network personality Guy Fieri has plans with business partner Robert Earl to open four chicken based restaurants across Tennessee. Restaurants are projected to open in 2020 with locations in Johnson City, Nashville, Gatlinburg, and Knoxville. Face Hospitality, another partner on the project, is currently looking at locations in town. “We are looking at several […]
As following trends of the past, Milligan’s tuition cost is set to increase with the 2020-2021 school year (next fall semester). What’s New? Tuition will increase from $33,450 to $34,150. The college boasts that this tuition increase of 2.5% is the lowest percentage increase in more than 25 years. It is also important to note […]
Abbey Cooper spoke to Milligan’s female athletes on Nov. 4 for Milligan’s NAIA Champions of Character night. She discussed sportsmanship and faith through her experiences competing in the highest level of running. Cooper was a member of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro USA women’s track team where she competed in the 5000-meter event. Though a […]
Johnson City, home to attractions like Founders Park, Willow Tree Coffee Shop and many, many churches has hit 150 years of existence. Johnson City was founded on Dec. 1, 1869, at the intersection of three different railroads to act as a resting place in the mountains for travelers. Join in the celebration through December with […]
Christmas carols playing, the scent of baked goods and wall to wall crafts; the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Center was packed full on Nov. 8-9 during the city’s annual arts and crafts fair. The Elizabethton Women’s Club hosts the arts and crafts fair, and the event is used as a fundraiser to fund their other […]