By milliganstampede | September 21, 2012 at 1:26 pm | No comments
By: Justin Little Photo Credit: Justin Little
For some it’s trying to balance work and fun. For others, it is learning how to live with a complete stranger. These are some of the adjustments Milligan College freshmen are facing in Webb Hall.
One freshman, Nathan...
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By milliganstampede | September 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm | No comments
By: David Corwin Photo Credit: Gary Daught
Milligan’s record enrollment has lead to students finding the library too crowded for study time. Even though the library is conducive for learning, many students see its popularity as a problem.
Junior nursing major, Toleshi...
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By milliganstampede | May 2, 2012 at 3:48 pm | No comments
By: Jennica Lyons
During the unveiling of the Don and Clarinda Jeanes Fountain President Bill Greer made an exciting announcement. He announced that along with receiving the largest donation Milligan has ever received, the board of trustees approved the building of new...
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By milliganstampede | May 2, 2012 at 1:32 pm | No comments
By: Gretchen Grant
It is hard for me to believe that my college career is coming to an end. I feel blessed to have been part of such a close-knit community and I will forever be grateful for my professors and peers. Without Milligan I would have never had the opportunity to...
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By milliganstampede | April 20, 2012 at 10:29 am | One comment
By: Fitz Harris
Two Milligan students received second place and also received $100 cash prizes and certificates in the Appalachian Student Research Forum (ASRF) held on April 5 at the Center at Millennium Park in Johnson City.
The annual research forum was first held in...
Posted in: COMMUNITY, STUDENT LIFE
By milliganstampede | April 20, 2012 at 10:19 am | No comments
By: Syd Bickers
The granite face panels of the honorary water fountain celebrating the service of past President Don Jeanes and wife Clarinda were hoisted by crane over Derthick commons and set in place on April 13.
Construction of the fountain’s concrete footings and...
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By milliganstampede | April 20, 2012 at 10:07 am | No comments
By: Sydney Franklin
This semester’s semi-formal dance, “That Big Party,” is a step up from previous years. Several changes have been made to make the event bigger and better.
All Milligan students are invited to attend the party, not just juniors and...
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By milliganstampede | April 20, 2012 at 9:41 am | No comments
By: Krista Knudtsen
MCA-also known as the group for Multi-Cultural Awareness- seeks to provide creative methods for bringing different cultural events to Milligan’s campus. This has included events such as food festivals with culinary delights from other countries or...
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By milliganstampede | April 20, 2012 at 9:32 am | No comments
By: Gretchen Grant
Empty pizza boxes lined Fireside Lounge in the McMahan Student Center on Tuesday night after the conclusion of Pizza with the President.
Milligan President Bill Greer organized the event in hopes of creating “open dialogue between him, students and...
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By milliganstampede | April 19, 2012 at 4:30 pm | No comments
By: Sarah Underwood
After teaching at Milligan for three years, Dr. Dennis Elkins, professor of the practice of theater and humanities, has decided it’s time to move on.
Elkins has taught an “advanced acting class” and freshman humanities.
One of his current...
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