That Big Party — Milligan’s version of prom — took place Friday evening at the King’s Center, a converted event space in downtown Johnson City. At 6 p.m., seniors were ushered in for a banquet that hovered somewhere between nostalgic and sugar-fueled, thanks to the ample amounts of Sweet Tea and Lemonade. By 7:30 p.m., […]
The student body has elected its new Student Government Association (SGA) leadershipfor the upcoming academic year. Nia Aishlie has been elected as the new SGA President.Joining Aishlie in leading the SGA are Eloria Pelton, who will serve as Vice President, MikahFox, elected as Treasurer, and Elisa Halko, who will take on the role of Secretary. […]
Milligan University hosted the 31st annual Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference on April 10, marking the second consecutive year the university welcomed the event. Students from institutions across the southern Appalachian region presented more than 100 research projects through poster sessions, oral presentations, and technical talks. The conference provides undergraduate students with a supportive platform […]
Milligan Musical Theatre brought Louisa May Alcott’s classic story to life with Little Women: The Broadway Musical from March 27-30 at the McGlothlin Street Theatre in the Gregory Center. The production, which ran about three hours with a 15-minute intermission, featured 20 musical numbers performed with a live orchestra. Each performance began at 7:30 p.m., […]
Registration for the Fall 2025 semester opened Monday, March 31 at 7:30 a.m. for all graduate programs, as students prepare for an academic year featuring several new courses designed to address emerging fields and student interests. Graduate students in MAH, MBA, MAR, MDiv (on-campus), MEd, EdD, MSC, MSOT programs, as well as ADCP IS-Mobile and […]
“Where Are They Now” is a new column, created to give current students a chance to reconnect with their former classmates, teammates or friends and get a glimpse into the life of Milligan graduates after earning their diplomas and venturing beyond “Tennessee’s fair eastern mountains”. The first piece in this column covers Isaac Wood, an […]
According to Dr. Matthew McDonald, Director of Study Abroad since 2021, the most striking change in interest in study abroad has been the declining interest in language acquisition programs. “In the past, most students saw study abroad exclusively as a way to become proficient in a new language,” McDonald explains. “However, over the past decade, […]
Spring Semester 2025, Week 7, 02/10 – 02/16 MONDAY 02/10 Men’s and Women’s AAC Indoor Track and Field Championships @ Winston-Salem, N.C. TUESDAY 02/11 Build-A-Bouquet @ SUB | 7:30 p.m. Artist Lecture Series: Jocelyn Mathewes @ Gregory Center | 7 p.m. Men’s and Women’s AAC Indoor Track and Field Championships @ Winston-Salem, N.C. WEDNESDAY 02/12 […]
Students at Milligan University have mixed reactions to the recent technology upgrades at Seeger Chapel. The updates—featuring a new video screen, enhanced lighting and improved audio and video equipment—were intended to elevate the worship experience, though opinions on the changes vary. “The sound and production quality has improved a lot since my freshman year,” Junior […]
Marsh Regional Blood Center conducted a blood drive at Milligan University on Monday, January 27, 2025, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event successfully collected 30 units, which means that 90 lives were saved or sustained by the Milligan community. “We are the main blood suppliers for all of the hospitals and cancer […]