Milligan is seeing its highest enrollment rates of new, incoming students this year in decades, which has not only directly affected the campus’ culture and community, but also some logistical choices like student housing. “The total incoming class of 301 students is one of the largest in school history,” said Vice President for Enrollment Management […]
The start of every school year brings some changes to the Milligan campus, and one of most noticeable this year is the makeover at Steve Lacy Fieldhouse. The main court, the downstairs facilities and the graphics on the outside all saw big changes over the summer. The new basketball and volleyball floor features a new […]
When students are looking for a university to call home, one of the most overlooked boxes on their checklist is a cozy or happy place to unwind and get some work done. With the hectic life of being a student, it can be difficult for students to find a place on campus that allows them […]
Gwen Ellis departed in early August. Milligan alumnus Gabriel Logan was named as the new program director this week. Gwen Ellis, who served as the director of the Goah Scholars program and director of multicultural engagement, resigned just before the fall semester began. Goah students were notified on Aug. 1 of her departure. Tony Jones, […]
President Bill Greer announced Thursday during chapel his plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. After 13 years of presidency, Greer will transition into the role of Chancellor in the summer of 2024. Greer, a 1985 Milligan graduate, served for 12 years as a professor of economics at Milligan beginning in […]
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will present the second annual Buffys Award Ceremony on April 19, 2023. The event will be held at 7 p.m in Seeger Chapel. The purpose of the Buffys is to highlight some of the major athletic accomplishments, individuals, and coaches from Milligan’s athletic department. This is a formal attire event. […]
Faculty are currently in the process of making adjustments to the general education requirements at Milligan, with the hope of implementing them in fall 2024. The GER underwent a similar process in 2008, when the humanities curriculum was the main focus. When you get to Milligan, it may seem like the humanities classes have just […]
ChatGPT was released by Open AI on November 30, 2022. Milligan faculty, staff, and students have responded to the language-generating software with caution, optimism for how it might be used creatively and a focus on keeping people at the center. Since its release, ChatGPT has been the subject of discussion surrounding its implications and how […]
A special chapel service featuring singing in a multitude of languages and a tree planting highlighted the second annual Betty Goah day at Milligan on March 16, 2023. The event honored the life and impact of Betty Goah, a Milligan alumni and a beloved leader in the community. Her efforts sparked Milligan to create the […]
Since 1969, students have enjoyed Milligan’s annual tradition of Wonderful Wednesday. Wonderful Wednesday is a day where all classes are canceled and students are invited to participate in planned events around campus. The day is shrouded in mystery, however. Students are not told the exact date of when the tradition will take place. For some, […]