Milligan students looking to live off campus during the Webb Hall renovation should budget for extra costs like utilities, internet and groceries, not just rent. Sharing an apartment, preparing documents and carefully checking the unit can help make renting more affordable and avoid problems.
The Milligan women’s basketball team won the AAC tournament championship 64–62 over Reinhardt to secure back-to-back titles, led by Callie Reeder’s 16 points and MVP Semaj Clark.
Senior Elijah Bredwood scored a school-record 54 points to lead Milligan to a 101–92 win over Tennessee Wesleyan on Feb. 22. He broke the previous 52-point record and plans to pursue professional basketball opportunities overseas after graduation.
The Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and Milligan University Orchestra performed challenging pieces together at Mary B. Martin Auditorium in a concert titled “Youthful Inspirations.” Musicians and audience members celebrated the collaboration, with more music events planned later this spring.
Rising home prices in Tennessee are making off-campus housing more expensive and harder to find for Milligan students. With upcoming dorm renovations pushing more upperclassmen off campus, many students are worried about affording rent.
Milligan’s men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both won the AAC Championships, with the men earning their fifth straight title and the women winning their second in three years. Several athletes set meet records and won major awards, and the season will finish at the NAIA Indoor Championships in March.
Milligan’s new donor-funded pavilion near the SUB, honoring former President Bill Greer and Edwina Greer, is expected to be completed by March 20 and open for student use later this semester.
Milligan University’s artist-in-residence Kendall Hamelryck opened her exhibition “Building a Life” on Feb. 15, sharing artwork inspired by her faith, marriage, and experiences with children. Her mixed media pieces reflect themes of spiritual growth and contentment, and the exhibit will remain on display through March 6.
Milligan University’s music program held a student recital on Feb. 12 featuring 12 students performing 10 songs, from classical pieces to Disney music. About 40 people attended, and freshman Peyton Boling said the recital was a supportive event that exposed the audience to many different types of music.
Milligan University has named Jamie Graves as the new head coach of its men’s and women’s swim teams. Graves, a former college swimmer and experienced coach, returns to the conference and says he plans to build on the team’s strong foundation and focus on developing character and leadership.