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 […]

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On July 7, the Milligan Back to Home plan launched to the whole of the community. The plan itself is an extensive program aimed at eliminating the chances of an outbreak occurring on campus. The body of Milligan, from student to teacher, agreed to abide by the plan in hopes of minimizing contamination.  So far, […]

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Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the United States. On average, 132 people commit suicide every day, according to the voluntary organization AFSP, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  In 2018, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) revealed new statistics showing suicide to be the second most common cause of death among college […]

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Milligan University has taken significant measures on how to accurately report and manage COVID-19 cases.  Currently Milligan is utilizing a web-based software, Ascend. This software aims to protect,  track and defend against potential positive COVID-19 cases. Dr. Lee Harriosn, vice president for marketing and enrollment management, and part of the covid planning team stated, “Ascend […]

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There were multiple ways to engage with student life this week, including two new events hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). The first event, occurring Monday, produced promising results. Grocery Bingo was held at Sword Commons Lawn at 7pm, bringing an impressive, socially-distanced crowd.  “There were 35 people and we had a good number […]

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