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.
CAB took about 15 students on a winter trip to Beech Mountain for an evening of skiing and snowboarding at a discounted price. Despite cold, windy, and icy conditions, students spent several hours on the slopes before returning to campus late that night.
Milligan says recent program changes and campus projects reflect how its funding works, with operating budgets driven by enrollment and donations often restricted to specific purposes. The $20 million Webb Hall renovation is being funded through donor gifts and bonds—not tuition—while the university also reexamines scholarship policies to maintain long-term financial sustainability.
Women’s sports have made huge progress, but true equality is still unfinished at the Olympic level. Nordic combined remains a powerful reminder of how far there is still to go.
Finals week can be tough, but the long-running Speedway in Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway brings festive cheer with millions of lights, a Christmas village and family activities. The event also raises money for local children’s charities, making it a fun way to celebrate the season and support the community.
Christmas is celebrated differently around the world, from Germany’s cozy Advent traditions to Mexico’s colorful posadas, America’s festive decorations, and South Africa’s sunny summer gatherings. Despite these differences, every place shares the same spirit of togetherness, joy, and family.
The author explains how Hallmark Christmas movies are formula-driven, commercial products that sell an idealized, conservative fantasy rather than genuine storytelling. Despite this, they humorously embrace the genre and even pitch their own Hallmark-style Christmas movie.
Milligan’s WUMC-FM 90.5 is partnering with other Tennessee college stations to launch “BBC Introducing in America,” a monthly show highlighting emerging U.S. and U.K. artists. The program begins Dec. 5, with WUMC featured in January 2026 and opportunities for local musicians to submit their work.
Craig Farmer will retire from Milligan University in 2026 after 33 years of teaching, scholarship, and dedicated service in the humanities. He is most proud of expanding students’ perspectives and hopes to continue teaching in churches after retirement.
A small moment, like dropping a Bible or making a simple choice, can lead to life-changing outcomes—an idea illustrated through personal stories and biblical examples. This “butterfly effect” shows how God can use small actions to create significant impacts in people’s lives.