On April 8 Milligan College’s senior engineering students were recognized by the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) for designing and manufacturing face shields for front-line medical providers. Landon Holbrook, assistant professor of mechanical engineering with a doctorate in engineering, chose to utilize the college’s 3D printing abilities for producing face shields. “Out of […]
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, governments around the world are trying to prevent the spread from continuing by issuing orders for the public to stay at home. Even in this time of quarantine, however, some workplaces must remain open, and their workers are deemed “essential”. Essential jobs include grocery store cashiers and restaurant staff, […]
By now, Coronavirus has affected everyone in some way. Just a few weeks ago, President Bill Greer announced Milligan’s transition to online courses and the closure of campus. Since then, students have experienced a range of emotions because as online classes began, the transition was easier for some than others. It is likely that all […]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, those who rely on help from others are the most vulnerable. Some of these people are elderly and remain at high risk for infection, but others are young and dependent on family or close friends to provide food every day. While the Assistance & Resource Ministries (ARM) food […]
Milligan students have been helping local taxpayers prepare their taxes for the IRS through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance course offered each spring semester. Students taking the VITA course just finished their first preparation day of this spring semester on Feb. 15 in Derthick Hall. Students in the VITA program are supervised and taught by […]
Dos Gatos Coffee Bar is currently hosting an art exhibit featuring Milligan students’ work. The opening night and reception was Feb. 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., but the exhibit will be up until Feb. 24. The exhibit held an open call for art, graphic design and photography students to submit up to two works […]
On Feb. 6, Milligan hosted a student organized panel on voting from a Christian perspective. The event took place in Hyder auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Panelists included Dr. Lee Blackburn, associate professor of history and humanities; Dr. Amy Edmonds, associate professor of political science and faculty advisor of Student Government Association; and Rep. Timothy Hill, […]
Students now have two new places in the area to get their coffee fix. Bebettes Beignets and Coffee and Still Waters Coffeehouse both recently opened for business. Bebettes is located in Johnson City, about a 12 minute drive from Milligan’s campus, Still Waters Coffeehouse is located in Gray, approximately a 20 minute drive from campus, […]
“Everybody can be great because everyone can serve… You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love,” said King in his final sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Milligan emphasizes this message of service by hosting a service weekend to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK Day was oficially declared a […]
Food Network personality Guy Fieri has plans with business partner Robert Earl to open four chicken based restaurants across Tennessee. Restaurants are projected to open in 2020 with locations in Johnson City, Nashville, Gatlinburg, and Knoxville. Face Hospitality, another partner on the project, is currently looking at locations in town. “We are looking at several […]