Milligan’s campus ministry program, Vespers, will continue its commitment to faith integration by launching small groups across campus. The student-led groups began on September 18 and have been meeting once a week to discuss faith-related topics of their choosing. Vespers is a weekly student-led worship service that takes place Sunday nights. Roughly 75 students gather […]
The Woman Is Required to Pay, otherwise known as TWIRP week, is a long-standing Milligan tradition that many have come to love (or for the women, maybe despise). Behind this iconic event though is many years of history worth exploring. Piloted in 1949, TWIRP is all about “shooting your shot,” but with a twist. The […]
It’s a good day to be a Buff. Milligan Alum and former NBA coach Del Harris was one of 13 individuals inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on Saturday, September 10. In a career that spans nearly five decades, Harris has stood courtside as the head coach for the […]
The Milligan Men’s soccer team opened their first game of the Appalachian Athletic Conference this past Friday, September 9th. The Buffs played against the Bulldogs from Tennessee Wesleyan. The Bulldogs got off to a steady start, scoring within the first twenty minutes of the game. Milligan caught up to Tennessee Wesleyan with their foul goal […]
The Milligan University Cycling team competed at the 2022 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana this past weekend. The team took home a third-place team finish. Top competitors against the Buffs included Colorado Mesa University and Marian University. However, the Buffs were able to gain some podiums despite the competition. Both the […]
Many students were surprised when they returned to campus this semester and discovered that Dr. Kayla Walker-Edin, assistant professor of English and humanities, would not be returning to teach at Milligan. Walker-Edin notified many of her students of her departure over the summer, when she accepted a new teaching position in Georgia, where she has […]
TWIRP Week is back at Milligan University. TWIRP stands for “The Woman Is Required to Pay,” and Milligan hosts the weeklong event consisting of various activities each year. Traditionally speaking, TWIRP encourages women to ask men out. However, TWIRP Week isn’t limited to this concept. Students are encouraged to invite their friends, or come on […]
A swarm of students gathered in upper Seeger Thursday evening on September 1st, for an exciting night of grocery bingo. The event, hosted by the event planning committee, began at 7 PM and quickly filled up with students eager for free groceries. Grocery Bingo has become a favorite amongst students, consisting of the game of […]
As Milligan prepares for Rush Day on September 14th, many campus clubs and organizations are working hard to make their presence known amongst students. While all deserve your support and attention, including the Stampede, there is one that connects both student athletics and faith: the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). FCA is a nationwide organization […]
Last week Milligan University hosted two student art events to end the semester. On Thursday, students enrolled in the COMM 180 storytelling class presented stories in the McGlothlin-Street Theater. The annual event is titled “Buff Tales”. The students presented their final stories of the semester in front of an audience of students and faculty. Eight […]