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 […]
There is a preconceived notion about transfer students that we’re outsiders; inadvertently crashing into a family reunion that isn’t ours. Everyone is hugging and laughing and talking about last semester like it was Woodstock, and meanwhile, you’re standing there thinking, “Well, at least I’m not in Ohio watching the corn grow.” Moving from Ohio to […]
Though some are easier to find than others, there are many businesses in the Johnson City/Elizabethton area that either offer discounts and deals on certain days of the week or at certain times, or are overall discount stores. Restaurants/Food Discount Grocery For college students who need to save some money on food or other groceries/supplies, […]
Milligan students convened at The King’s Center last Friday evening for the highly anticipated annual Senior Banquet and That Big Party. The banquet began with Senior Class President Evan Magnes introducing Samuel Dorcely and Marius Grytdal who spoke about their time and experiences at Milligan. Senior Julie Gray then led prayer before the dinner and […]
“You’ve been given the opportunity to learn many things, don’t miss those opportunities.” Dr. Greg Harrell’s most memorable line On the rainy morning of Saturday March 2, a white rental van led by engineering professors Dr. Greg Harrell and Dr. Landon Holbrook left Milligan’s campus with five mechanical engineering majors and headed southwest, bound for […]
“It’s hard to put my finger on any single reason. I feel like a part of it is Milligan as a campus has changed and the students have changed. The trend of the tour has died down a bit.” Dr. John Jackson Milligan’s Humanities Tour has been a staple of the study abroad programs for […]
“You have to get out there and find the adventure.” Gabe Logan, director of student engagement Spring break is right around the corner for Milligan students. Faculty and students alike are working diligently to get classes buttoned up so they can enjoy their much deserved time off. The Stampede took some time to ask students […]
Milligan’s annual Two Cats and a Herd of Buffalo art show premiered Friday evening at Dos Gatos Coffee Bar in downtown Johnson City. The showcase included work from the Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Interactive Media programs. “I like seeing students having fun and showing off their work. That makes me happy.” Art Brown, associate […]
On Jan. 9, Milligan University’s Board of Trustees announced Dr. Stephen Waers as the university’s 16th president. Shortly after, The Stampede sat down with Waers to learn more about him and his plans for Milligan’s future. I chose Milligan because it is precisely the sort of place where professors pour into students’ life, and staff […]
President Bill Greer announced Thursday during chapel his plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. After 13 years of presidency, Greer will transition into the role of Chancellor in the summer of 2024. Greer, a 1985 Milligan graduate, served for 12 years as a professor of economics at Milligan beginning in […]