For Amelia Teri, a music education major from Bristol, Tennessee, the path to performance excellence is paved with countless hours of dedication and meticulous preparation. As she prepared for her junior recital on Nov. 12, Teri maintained a rigorous practice schedule, dedicating four to five hours weekly to practice on top of her regular academic […]
The Milligan Counseling Center has introduced a monthly Lunch + Learn series aimed at breaking down barriers and expanding mental health awareness across campus. The counseling center offers students a setting to learn about mental health topics while enjoying lunch with peers and professionals. “It’s a great opportunity for our students and faculty to get […]
Milligan’s WUMC 90.5 FM was awarded third place in Best Station Imaging and Best Podcast by College Broadcasters Inc. The third-place Station Imaging award recognizes WUMC’s top-of-the-hour content and inter-music programming. “It was really awesome to see we got an award; it was not something we were expecting,” says Station Manager Sami Maldonado, a political […]
In a heartfelt display of gratitude, Milligan University launched a Veterans Day card-writing initiative, setting up tables in Sutton and Derthick halls on November 8. The response was so overwhelming that additional sessions were scheduled for Monday, November 11, in Derthick from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The handwritten “Thank You for your Service” cards […]
The 2025 Spring semester schedule includes several noteworthy additions and specialized seminars, which reflect growing student interests. Among the highlights is PSYC 160: Resilience, a one-credit course taught by psychology professor Lori Mills, that meets from 1:00-1:55 on Fridays this spring. The course will focus on applying resilience strategies to personal situations. There won’t be […]
On Oct. 16, SGA (student government association) and The Stampede collaborated and hosted Deeper Connections – Election edition, with a faculty panel discussing different views on how to approach the 2024 election. The Stampede asked those in attendance to complete an anonymous survey and interviewed six randomly chosen students after the event. Fifty-three written surveys […]
Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan has reworked their 58-hour Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) program to be a 49-hour Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program. Dr. Ron Kastens, Academic Dean of the Seminary and Associate Professor of Christian Ministry, states “It is a good idea to periodically revisit degree programs to make sure they […]
Severe flooding has swept through East Tennessee, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Hurricane Helene and days of relentless rain have caused rivers and creeks to overflow, inundating homes, businesses and roadways across the region. A state of emergency was declared by Governor Bill Lee beginning Sept. 26, while rescue teams and volunteers […]
At the latest cycling championship, teams and individuals put on an impressive show, with standout performances across various events, several new records were set at the Milligan track cycling events, with remarkable performances. The men’s team pursuit saw Broady McDonald, Dillon Geary, Riley Wrightsmen, and Aden Papell dominate to claim gold, while the women’s team […]
On Monday, Sept. 16, Weisheimer Library hosted a staff book release event, showcasing the diverse literary talents of Milligan faculty members. Dr. Heather M. Hoover, professor of English and composition and director of writing, introduced her latest work, “Strong Female Protagonist,” which explores the importance of embracing one’s own narrative. “It follows that theme of […]