ACADEMICS

Goah Diversity Scholars to host “Picture Your Life As…”

Goah Diversity Scholars to host “Picture Your Life As…”

By | February 28, 2014 at 10:39 am | No comments

By Amber Plumer (Photo by Alex Rostro) Growing up with a Mexican-American mother and a Caucasian father has its struggles, especially when it comes to checking the ethnicity box on any official form, according to Goah Diversity Scholar Anneke Snyder. “My father thinks...

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It’s official! Brutus is getting paid.

It’s official! Brutus is getting paid.

By | February 28, 2014 at 10:37 am | No comments

By Brittany Shaffer This fall, Milligan will implement an official scholarship position for Brutus the Buffalo, Milligan’s mascot.  The lucky student will maintain the position for their entire time at Milligan. Previously, the mascot was a volunteer-based role filled...

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Milligan’s students spread faith through medical missions

Milligan’s students spread faith through medical missions

By | February 27, 2014 at 4:56 pm | No comments

By Katherine Siglin Last weekend, Milligan students took part in a medical missions trip sponsored by the campus group Society for Scientific Christian Scholars. Students volunteered at FAME, a nonprofit organization that organizes short-term missions trips, as well as...

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Dr. Kellie Brown inspired students to think as their six-year old selves at Saturday’s Dean List ceremony

Dr. Kellie Brown inspired students to think as their six-year old selves at Saturday’s Dean List ceremony

By | February 17, 2014 at 12:34 pm | No comments

*Editor's Note: The Stampede asked Dr. Brown to provide us with a copy of her speech from Saturday's Dean's List ceremony. For those who missed it, scroll through the following to learn why we college students were laughing and reminiscing on our sweet lives as six-year...

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Tennessee Governor’s Proposal may decrease freshman enrollment at Milligan

Tennessee Governor’s Proposal may decrease freshman enrollment at Milligan

By | February 14, 2014 at 11:42 am | No comments

Photo from the Johnson City Press used with permission By Andrew Hollandsworth *Editor's Note: This article was revised and updated on Monday, Feb. 17. If you could go back and redo your college education, what would you do differently? Would you try to attend a...

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We’re going into business! Milligan to add economics and music business major

We’re going into business! Milligan to add economics and music business major

By | February 14, 2014 at 11:12 am | No comments

By Brittany Shaffer Milligan is adding two new majors to its repertoire: economics and music business. Although we know what these majors generally entail, the question is why are these two areas of study important and what will they look like at Milligan? Dr. David...

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Education outside the box: Fun electives at Milligan

Education outside the box: Fun electives at Milligan

By | January 31, 2014 at 1:52 pm | No comments

By Sierra Plese Though the humanities pervade our first two years of coursework and we fulfill our individual major requirements as an upperclassmen, many students make room in their schedules for a fun course or two. Thankfully, Milligan offers some interesting electibes...

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Best late night study spots in town (with food)

Best late night study spots in town (with food)

By | January 31, 2014 at 1:39 pm | No comments

By Brittany Shaffer If you’re looking for places to study late at night, you might be surprised at the options available in Johnson City and Elizabethton. Although many buildings on campus close, you can still find places to study with your peers. Here’s a quick review of...

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Dr. Lyn Howell receives newly endowed chair of education

Dr. Lyn Howell receives newly endowed chair of education

By | January 26, 2014 at 7:10 pm | No comments

By Amber Plumer Milligan College installed the Paul Clark Chair of Teacher Education on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 during convocation.  Dr. Lyn Howell, associate professor of education, was announced as the first holder of this newly endowed chair. President Bill Greer,...

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A legacy of excellence

A legacy of excellence

By | December 6, 2013 at 9:43 am | No comments

By: Meaghan Roland Photo by: Meaghan Roland On Monday Nov. 18, Milligan College President Bill Greer declared the addition of the ninth endowed faculty chair, the Paul Clark Chair of Teacher Education. Milligan alumnus Kenneth Richardson and his wife Revenna Richardson,...

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