Milligan College President Bill Greer was scheduled to make a “big announcement” this morning via Zoom. There was indeed a “big announcement,” but it came nearly four hours earlier than planned, shortly before 6:00 a.m. So, what was the announcement? An email, sent by Onks, announced the arrival of Wonderful Wednesday. “Our current situation will […]
The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) hosted a light-hearted, online contest to fill the sports fans’ empty hearts after all spring sports seasons were canceled due to the coronavirus. On March 31, the AAC announced, through its website and on Twitter, the launch of “AAC Logo Madness.” In a random draw, all 16 schools in the […]
Milligan College is set to receive over $742,000 in stimulus money. This money is allocated through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The bill will provide $2.2 trillion to help relieve individuals and businesses from struggles faced since the COVID-19 crisis according to the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit specializing in independent tax […]
The RISE Above Research Conference is a culminating event for both graduate and undergraduate research at Milligan College scheduled for April 23, 2020. Scholarly and creative research from a variety of fields is presented annually by students, and it will continue this year with an unprecedented twist. Similarly to other collegiate events across the nation, […]
This feature is based on an interview with photojournalist Joel Carillet about his travels leading up to the coronavirus pandemic. The day ended in Tartu, a university town in Estonia. Like most days, it consisted of photographing and spending the day journaling at a busy café. Joel Carillet, a Milligan College Alumnus (’96), is a […]
By now, Coronavirus has affected everyone in some way. Just a few weeks ago, President Bill Greer announced Milligan’s transition to online courses and the closure of campus. Since then, students have experienced a range of emotions because as online classes began, the transition was easier for some than others. It is likely that all […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted almost every single person on the planet in some way. Being well informed on this topic is vitally important; the truth has arguably never been more important, and perhaps less distinguishable, than the misinformation one can be exposed to. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that is caused […]
Unprecedented circumstances caused the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to cancel spring events and cut Milligan College’s spring athletics season short, preventing several teams from finishing their seasons. “I was sitting around waiting for the news,” said senior softball player A.J. Davidson. “I knew there wasn’t a chance in the world for the NAIA […]
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Music Anne Elliott will retire at the end of the spring semester after 21 years at Milligan College. Starting in 1999 as an adjunct professor, Elliott has worked as a keyboard specialist teaching the ins and outs of piano. She also founded the Milligan Women’s Choral which she has […]
This article is co-written by Amy Shumaker and Jordan Burch. With the current status of our country, many states and counties have established “shelter at home” orders. Schools and businesses have been moved online, but many careers do not have this option. With such sudden uncertainty in the economy and public safety, it has many […]