PA grads attain 100% pass rate
Milligan University graduated its first class of physician assistant (PA) students this May, and these 24 graduates received a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination […]
Academics & Scholarships
Dean’s List Spring 2020
More than 435 students at Milligan University were named to the academic dean’s list in recognition of their academic excellence for the Spring 2020 semester. The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students who […]
Christian Spiritual Formation at Emmanuel
Beginning fall 2020, Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan will offer a new concentration in the Master of Divinity program. The new concentration, Christian Spiritual Formation, will provide a professional course […]
Education receives perfect score
For the third consecutive semester, students in Milligan’s area of education achieved a 100% pass rate on the edTPA assessment. edTPA is a national subject-specific assessment that is used to […]
Students to Return in the Fall
Milligan College announced this week that it plans to have students return to campus for the fall semester. This fall will represent a historic moment as students begin the first […]
PA and MAH graduate first class
Two new graduate programs at Milligan College celebrated their first graduates this month. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program graduated 24 students and the Master of Arts in Humanities (MAH) […]
Milligan University Logo
Milligan College unveiled the new visual identity of the institution and its athletic programs. The new branding will be implemented once the college transitions to Milligan University on June 1, […]
Commencement Rescheduled for Aug. 15
Milligan College administration announced the college will hold an on-campus commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 on Saturday, August 15, in Milligan’s Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger […]
Senior Photography Exhibits Online
This spring, the ability to present senior photography exhibits required additional creativity. On Tuesday, April 21, Milligan’s senior photography exhibits will be featured online at milligansocialdistancinggallery.com. Read the full release here.
Summer International Courses and Internships
CEA Virtual Internships Summer and Fall 2020: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/virtual-internship Virtual Internships are offered in addition to our onsite internships. Two 6-week options are available. Please see our website for further information […]
First recruits for drumline and disc golf
Milligan College’s newly established drumline and disc golf team have received their first commitments for fall 2020. Topher Emerine of Bristol, Tennessee, is the first signee for Milligan’s drumline. In […]
RISE Above – April 23
Milligan College students will present research virtually this year for the college’s seventh annual RISE Above Research Conference on Thursday, April 23. The theme for this year’s conference is “ReVision,” […]
Virtual Preview Day
Milligan College will host a virtual campus preview day for prospective students on Saturday, April 18. On this day, prospective students can take a virtual tour of campus with student […]
2020 Jeanes Honors Scholars
Milligan College awarded its most prestigious academic scholarship, the Jeanes Honors Scholarship, to incoming freshmen Gabrielle Hammond, of Naperville, Illinois, and Evan Magness, of Johnson City, Tennessee. As the 2020 […]
Milligan to finish semester online
On Friday, March 20, Milligan College administration announced that its transition to remote learning will be extended through the end of the spring semester. The decision was made in response […]
Cancelled and Postponed Events – March 19
Milligan College has closed campus to external visitors and guests beginning today, March 19, through Friday, April 3. In addition, multiple on-campus events have been cancelled or postponed this spring. Additional events may […]
Milligan Coronavirus Response – March 12
Based on the changing dynamics and heightened levels of risk of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, today the senior administration of Milligan College made the difficult decision to extend Spring Break an additional […]
Spring Theatre Production – Cancelled
*Update* With the college’s response to the coronavirus, Milligan has cancelled the production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” previously scheduled for March 26-29.
Addictions Counseling Professor
Milligan College welcomes Dr. Aaron Hymes to lead the addictions counseling concentration in the Master of Science in Counseling (MSC) program beginning this fall. Hymes is a licensed professional counselor and mental health […]
ADDY Award Winners
Milligan College students earned five ADDY Awards and a Judge’s Choice Award at the annual American Advertising Federation Northeast Tennessee (AAF NETN) awards banquet held on Saturday, Feb. 29. The […]
Teach, Read, Lead Conference
Milligan College and the Blue Ridge Literacy Project present the third annual “Teach, Read, Lead Conference” on Saturday, March 7. The conference will address literacy in the region and will […]
Scholarships Available – Apply Today!
Scholarships Available – Apply today! Jeremy S Duncan Memorial Scholarship, Gabrielle R Jones Memorial Scholarship, & Wendy I Walstrom Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship applicants should submit an essay describing what they […]
Second Wave Exhibit
Milligan College’s senior graphic design minors will display their designs and artwork from March 1-6 in the Milligan Art Gallery located inside Derthick Hall. An opening reception will take place […]
Inaugural thesis exhibit for MAH
Collin Hawley, a member of the inaugural class of the Master of Arts in humanities (MAH) program, will present a photography exhibit from Feb. 23-28 in the Milligan Art Gallery […]
Faculty Lecture on Trinitarian Theology
Milligan College’s upcoming Faculty Lecture Series will focus on how fourth century Christians understood the triune nature of God. David Kiger, theological librarian and assistant director of library services, will […]
Love Cabaret
Open your heart and enjoy the talents at Milligan at the “Love Cabaret.” Milligan students will lead guests on a journey through some of Broadway’s most iconic love stories and […]
Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo
In February, Milligan’s fine arts, photography and graphic design students will return to Dos Gatos Coffee Bar in Johnson City, Tennessee, to display their work in the exhibit, “Two Cats […]
Study Abroad Info Meeting
Do you want to study abroad or off-campus? Do you have questions about where you can go? Do you have questions about the application process? Study abroad and off-campus informational […]
Free Tax Preparation
Milligan College’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program has provided free, IRS-certified tax return preparation to local citizens for over a decade. This year, the program will take place in […]
Men in Song, Women in Song
The annual “Men in Song” and “Women in Song” music festivals will run simultaneously on Saturday, Feb. 1. Hosted by the music departments of East Tennessee State University and Milligan […]
P.E.’s Academic Benefits
Leslie Hanneken, associate professor of human performance and exercise science, will discuss “Brains and bodies in motion.” Her lecture will address the benefits of quality physical education on students’ brains. […]
Mission of the Church Lectures
Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan will present its Mission of the Church Lectures on Feb. 18-20 and will feature Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst, a theologian and educator serving with Resonate […]
Study Abroad Deadlines
Study Abroad and International Internships 2020-2021 February 3rd: Applications for 2020-2021 (Fall, Spring, Summer) Milligan Scholarships February 3rd: Applications for Fall and J-term 2020 For more information and access to […]
Dean’s List Fall 2019
Over 300 students at Milligan College were named to the academic dean’s list in recognition of their academic excellence for the Fall 2019 semester. View the full press release here.
Answering God’s Call
As a senior at Milligan, Jon Guy was selected as a semi-finalist for a national preaching competition. This experience helped affirm his call to ministry and his decision to attend […]
Notes from the Field
Milligan Social Work prepares global leaders. Recently, four students traveled with instructor Rachel Jones to the Province of Cebu in the Philippines and spent four weeks interning with Filipino social workers. […]
Code for Success
Milligan’s computer science program emphasizes professional experience. For many alumni, their college internships led into their careers. Read about Milligan’s strong partnerships with Blackburn, Childers, and Steagall and Siemens. Read […]
“Undercurrent” on display at William King
From December 2019 through January 2020, Art Brown, assistant professor of communications and graphic design, will present a solo art exhibit, titled “Undercurrent,” in the Panoramic Gallery at the William King […]
Accelerated Degree Path
Milligan College announced that incoming students will have an option to complete select undergraduate degrees in three years beginning in fall 2020. Designed for highly motivated students, the accelerated degree […]