Many students were surprised when they returned to campus this semester and discovered that Dr. Kayla Walker-Edin, assistant professor of English and humanities, would not be returning to teach at Milligan. Walker-Edin notified many of her students of her departure over the summer, when she accepted a new teaching position in Georgia, where she has […]
TWIRP Week is back at Milligan University. TWIRP stands for “The Woman Is Required to Pay,” and Milligan hosts the weeklong event consisting of various activities each year. Traditionally speaking, TWIRP encourages women to ask men out. However, TWIRP Week isn’t limited to this concept. Students are encouraged to invite their friends, or come on […]
A swarm of students gathered in upper Seeger Thursday evening on September 1st, for an exciting night of grocery bingo. The event, hosted by the event planning committee, began at 7 PM and quickly filled up with students eager for free groceries. Grocery Bingo has become a favorite amongst students, consisting of the game of […]
As Milligan prepares for Rush Day on September 14th, many campus clubs and organizations are working hard to make their presence known amongst students. While all deserve your support and attention, including the Stampede, there is one that connects both student athletics and faith: the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). FCA is a nationwide organization […]
Last week Milligan University hosted two student art events to end the semester. On Thursday, students enrolled in the COMM 180 storytelling class presented stories in the McGlothlin-Street Theater. The annual event is titled “Buff Tales”. The students presented their final stories of the semester in front of an audience of students and faculty. Eight […]
This is the fourth and final piece in a series of articles examining Milligan University’s plans for the future. The series will explore plans for development and advancement in academics, student life, business and finance, institutional advancement, and enrollment. This article addresses future plans for institutional advancement and enrollment. As Milligan University plans for changes […]
Milligan students followed up Easter weekend with a busy two days on campus, with the Inaugural Buffy’s on April 18, and The Senior Banquet and That Big Party on April 19. Both the banquet and That Big Party were held at Grace Meadows Farm, a wedding venue located in Jonesborough, a 25-minute ride from campus. […]
This is the third piece in a series of articles examining Milligan University’s plans for the future. The series will explore plans for development and advancement in academics, student life, business and finance, institutional advancement, and enrollment. This article addresses future plans for business and finance. With changes coming to academics and student life, Milligan […]
The inaugural Buffys Award Ceremony was held Monday night in Seeger Chapel. The event honored athletes, coaches, and teams that have shown outstanding performance in the last year. During the event, members of the newly formed Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) helped present many of the awards to fellow athletes. Sports highlight clips were also shown […]
This is the second piece in a series of articles examining Milligan University’s plans for the future. The series will explore plans for development and advancement in academics, student life, business and finance, institutional advancement, and enrollment. This article addresses future plans for student life. While Milligan’s academic programs are undergoing development, students can also […]