Rising home prices in Tennessee are making off-campus housing more expensive and harder to find for Milligan students. With upcoming dorm renovations pushing more upperclassmen off campus, many students are worried about affording rent.
Milligan’s men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both won the AAC Championships, with the men earning their fifth straight title and the women winning their second in three years. Several athletes set meet records and won major awards, and the season will finish at the NAIA Indoor Championships in March.
Milligan’s new donor-funded pavilion near the SUB, honoring former President Bill Greer and Edwina Greer, is expected to be completed by March 20 and open for student use later this semester.
Milligan University’s artist-in-residence Kendall Hamelryck opened her exhibition “Building a Life” on Feb. 15, sharing artwork inspired by her faith, marriage, and experiences with children. Her mixed media pieces reflect themes of spiritual growth and contentment, and the exhibit will remain on display through March 6.
Milligan University’s music program held a student recital on Feb. 12 featuring 12 students performing 10 songs, from classical pieces to Disney music. About 40 people attended, and freshman Peyton Boling said the recital was a supportive event that exposed the audience to many different types of music.
Milligan University has named Jamie Graves as the new head coach of its men’s and women’s swim teams. Graves, a former college swimmer and experienced coach, returns to the conference and says he plans to build on the team’s strong foundation and focus on developing character and leadership.
Milligan University’s men’s and women’s swim teams won the AAC Championships, earning a sixth straight title for the men and a fifth in a row for the women. The teams set records and earned many top finishes, and they will compete next at the NAIA Swimming and Diving Championships in Indiana.
Milligan University’s annual student art show, “Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo,” opened Feb. 6 at Dos Gatos Coffee Bar, featuring over 30 student works. The exhibit, which has been around for about 20 years, highlights student creativity and will be on display through March 2.
Habaneros is now serving new food throughout the week. Every Friday for the rest of the year they will have these new options.
Milligan University evacuated Steve Lacy Fieldhouse after a carbon monoxide leak exposed about 300 students and staff, with fewer than 20 still under medical care. The leak was caused by two heating units, the building has been cleared for occupancy, and the university is reviewing safety systems after detectors failed to alarm.