On Jan. 9, Milligan University’s Board of Trustees announced Dr. Stephen Waers as the university’s 16th president. Shortly after, The Stampede sat down with Waers to learn more about him and his plans for Milligan’s future. I chose Milligan because it is precisely the sort of place where professors pour into students’ life, and staff […]
Welcome to Trend Talk, The Stampede’s new column on pop culture. Every week we’ll look at fashion, music, movies, and more. Look for a different take on a different topic by a different writer—every week. This week, Stella Tomeo kicks off with this year’s fashion trends that can work for a student’s wardrobe. A person’s […]
After the conclusion of the last basketball season, Coach Bill Robinson and his staff had a dilemma. They were losing most of their roster to graduation or the transfer portal. They had to fill out their roster for the current 2023-24 season and they brought 11 new players to the team. Many of these players […]
As the fall semester approaches its end, it also ends another great semester of Milligan sports. We’ve conference champions, national qualifiers, players of the week and the list continues. Here’s a summary of what has happened in Milligan athletics this semester as they look to continue this momentum into the spring semester. Milligan Men’s Soccer […]
Milligan women’s basketball team have started the season with a 3-1 record with wins over Faulkner University, Bluefield University and West Virginia University Tech. The Buffs only loss came to Cumberland University in a 91-83 effort. Despite the one loss, the Lady Buffs’ confidence is still through the roof. The Buffs first win came in […]
As of Oct. 25, Milligan soccer’s Inkai Moreno is currently leading all collegiate soccer players in career assists. This not only includes the NAIA NCAA Division 1,2,3 and Junior College school. In the 17 games that Milligan has played this year Moreno has 26 assists on the year and up to 53 in his career. […]
Milligan’s annual Res Life Week was celebrated during Oct. 17-19, with featured activities every evening. While some events come and go each year, others, like Res Life Week, are mainstays on campus for years on end. Every year, each hall’s staff of Resident Assistants (RAs) and their Resident Director (RD) plan a themed event based […]
Last spring, senior Evan Magness was named SGA President for the 2023-2024 academic year. Since being elected, one of Magness’ main goals has been to build a strong cabinet around him so that multiple voices and perspectives can be heard. Being that the year is still young Magness’ main vision is to primarily build a […]
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 […]
Following Dr. Bill Greer’s emotional announcement that he would be retiring from Milligan presidency during chapel last April, Milligan’s Board of Trustees announced a Presidential Search Committee would be formed to find the university’s next president. “It was a very bittersweet day, because I’ve been here for a very long time,” said Greer. “I’m now […]