New Student Matriculation
Matriculation is a longstanding tradition where new students officially “sign in” to the records of the university. NEW STUDENTS must participate in Matriculation on Saturday, August 20, at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Family Worship Service
Join us for a captivating worship service at Milligan University's Seeger Chapel, kicking off our Welcome Week with a spirit of unity and praise. This memorable event is open to […]
Returning Student Check-in
Residence Halls open to returning students at 1:00 p.m.! Be sure to check in with your Resident Assistant (RA) in your dorm's lobby to get your key and necessary paperwork.
New Student Event: Doe River Gorge
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the New Student Event: Doe River Gorge. Prepare to immerse yourself in an evening filled with thrilling water games, exhilarating zip lines, friendly […]
Library Open House
Join our Library staff for their annual open house on Monday, August 20! Stop by and get:
Welcome Week Cookout & Cornhole Tournament
Join campus activities and the rest of campus for our annual Welcome Week Cookout for a night of food, games, and community!
Hyder House Luau & Ice Cream
Get ready to kick off your shoes and hula into the tropical vibes of our Welcome Week Luau, hosted by Milligan’s Office of Institutional Advancement. Engage and meet your fellow […]
FREE
Bubble Soccer & Pizza
Prepare for an exhilarating and laughter-filled evening of Bubble Soccer and pizza at Milligan University's Steve Lacy Field House. Strap on your inflatable bubble suit and get ready to bounce, […]
Opening Chapel Service
Milligan University kicks off the academic year with our highly anticipated Opening Chapel Service. This year, we're taking our opening chapel outdoors to the picturesque Mary Sword Commons, creating a […]
Welcome Week Block Party
Get ready to kick off the new academic year with a bang at the Welcome Week Block Party, proudly sponsored by Campus Activities and our GOAH Diversity Program. The Welcome […]
Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings
The Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings are an important gathering designed to foster a sense of community, ensure clear communication, and provide vital information for a successful living experience on campus. […]
Begin With Why: An Introduction to Campus Ministry at Milligan
Discover the heart and purpose behind campus ministry at Milligan with our annual Begin With Why event. This enlightening is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the […]
Debate Team Tryouts
Become a stronger public speaker and critical thinker as part of our tightknit team! Develop a highly marketable skillset *The team will practice once per week and attend 3 – […]
Debate Team Tryouts/Practice
Become a stronger public speaker and critical thinker as part of our tightknit team! Develop a highly marketable skillset. *The team will practice once per week and attend 3 – […]
“A Botanical Solarium: Following Years in Ukraine”
Inspired by her years spent ministering to disabled orphans in Ukraine, Milligan alumna Alys West (’98) shares her creative approach to finding joy and beauty in the world God created. In addition to her own works, this special exhibition will feature artistry by those West has worked with through her ministry.
The Magness Lectureship on Jesus and the Arts: He Qi
Convocation Lecture: Sept. 21 – 11:00 am, Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel Evening Lecture: 7:00 pm, McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center; reception to follow Art Exhibition: Gregory Center Lobby, September […]
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
Grandeur and Grace - Opening Night Soloists: Katherine Benson, piano; Hanbo Ma, piano; Zach Klobnok, organ Repertoire:Hailstork - Fanfare on Amazing GracePoulenc - Concerto for Two PianosSaint-Saëns - Symphony No. […]
$43.80
Max Brown, Junior Piano Recital – 7:00pm / Music Student Recital – 7:30pm
Performers: Max Brown, Junior Piano RecitalPianist: Joseph DykesVocalists: Kevin Odom, Grace Krell, Christy van Greunen, Joey Reese, Destiny BroylesViolinists: Hailey Hetzler & Esther Kavanaugh
Free
Dr. Kirk English Faculty Lecture
Protecting Skeletal Muscle and Performance During Spaceflight: to the Moon and Mars
Ross-Smith Lectures in Pastoral Care
10:30 a.m.Why are They Leaving? Mis-Diagnosing Our Challenges in a Secular Age*2 p.m.Ministry Inside the Immanent Frame: The Task of Speaking of God in a Secular Age7 p.m.Exploring Open Takes […]
90.5 WUMC World College Radio Day
90.5 WUMC will be celebrating World College Radio Day with a series of special programs and a live show from the SUB at 8pm. Learn more at milliganradio.com/radioday
Gallery Talk with artist Alys West – ” A Botanical Solarium: Following Years in Ukraine”
Join us in the Milligan Art Gallery on Oct. 17 for a gallery talk with artist Alys West as she discusses her exhibition “A Botanical Solarium: Following Years in Ukraine.” […]
The Drowsy Chaperone
Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered […]
$5 – $12
The Drowsy Chaperone
Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered […]
$5 – $12
Alys West – “A Botanical Solarium: Following Years in Ukraine”
Inspired by her years spent ministering in Ukraine, Milligan alumna Alys West (’98) shares her creative approach to finding joy and beauty in the world God created. In addition to […]
Celebrating the Music of Appalachia
Join the Milligan music department for an afternoon of tuneful and toe-tapping music as we celebrate the music of our Appalachian home. This short, family-friendly concert will feature all the […]
The Drowsy Chaperone
Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered […]
$5 – $12
The Drowsy Chaperone
Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered […]
$5 – $12
Spooky Stories with Old Doc Blouin
Everyone is invited to hear some spooky stories told by Old Doc Blouin on Monday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m. in the Welshimer Room of Welshimer Library. There will be […]
Free
Candlelight Christmas Evening with the Milligan Women’s Chorale
The Biltmore Estate continues a treasured holiday tradition, welcoming the Milligan Women's Chorale as featured performers for one night only. Enjoy traditional holiday songs and carols sung in the beautiful […]
Shall We Dance
The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will explore the dynamic and synergistic relationship between dance and music. This event will highlight how composers have written not […]
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
English Exhilaration Soloists: Greeneville High School Band - Brooke Williams, director; and Spenser Weese, assistant director Repertoire:Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song SuiteParry - Lady Radnor's SuitePurcell - Overture and […]
$43.80
Kevin Odom, Senior Voice Recital
Kevin Odom will be presenting his senior voice recital on Sunday, November 12, in Seeger Memorial Chapel Mary B. Martin Auditorium, at 3:30 p.m.
Hannah Decker, Junior Voice Recital – 7pm / Music Student Recital – 7:30pm
Performers:Hannah Decker, Junior Voice RecitalViolinists: Esther Kavanaugh, Guadalupe RayaPianist: Granville SextonGuitarist: Jacob SpencerVocalists: Ariana Floyd, Madeleine Haagen, Hope Krell, Ravenn Monington, Conner Roberts, Anna Shelton, Amelia Teri
Mauritius
Interior Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for […]
Free
Mauritius
Interior Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for […]
Free
Christmas Concert
The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will […]
Christmas Concert
The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will […]
A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama
A hit seasonal favorite at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Jon, Jory and Marcia Dixcy Jory's spirited adaption of the classic Christmas tale will surely make for a lively holiday […]
Free
A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama
A hit seasonal favorite at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Jon, Jory and Marcia Dixcy Jory's spirited adaption of the classic Christmas tale will surely make for a lively holiday […]
Free
Dessert Crawl
Free
Grocery Bingo!
Free
MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an influential American civil rights leader, best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. Dr. King’s steadfast […]
Night Chapel
Join us as we explore the call of who we are in God through Jesus Christ and what that means as we live in community with one another.
Wind Down for the Weekend
Wind Down for the Weekend at Welshimer Library on Friday, January 19! We’ll have supplies to paint your own mini canvas magnets. Come join us and escape the cold!
Free
SKI Trip
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“Still in the Silence” – A Photography Exhibition by Kathryn Baylor
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 28, 2-4pmExhibition Dates: January 28-February 13, 2024Kathryn Baylor, Milligan Artist-in-ResidenceMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Kathryn Baylor, once self-proclaimed as only a portrait photographer, has evolved her […]
An Evening with Hymn Writer Dr. Mary Louise Bringle
In conjunction with the Milligan Hymn Festival, the music department and Arts Council are pleased to present a talk and demonstration by internationally renowned hymn writer Dr. Mary Louise Bringle, […]
“Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo”
Dos Gatos Coffee Bar, 238 E. Main St., Downtown Johnson City, TNOPENING: February 2, 2024, 6-8pmExhibition Dates: February 2-26, 2024 Milligan's art and design students return to downtown Johnson City […]
How Great Thou Art
Milligan’s orchestra and choral ensembles will be joined by several local high school and church choirs for a special program of music and worship for the entire community. The concert […]
Dr. Maureen Knechtel Faculty Lecture
Risk Factor Modification as a Treatment Pillar in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Douglass Day
Milligan Libraries in conjunction with Phi Alpha Theta – Alpha Iota Tau Chapter and the Goah Scholars is hosting a Douglass Day event at Welshimer Library on February 14 from […]
Free
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
Fantastic Revelry Soloist: Matthew Geiger, percussionist Repertoire: Higdon - Percussion ConcertoBerlioz - Symphonie fantastiqueBrahms - Academic Festival Overture
$43.80
“Attention to Detail” – A Senior Art Exhibition by Austin Walker
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, February 18, 2-4pmExhibition Dates: February 18-29, 2024Austin Walker, Senior Art ExhibitionMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall
Wind Down for the Weekend
“Wind Down for the Weekend at Welshimer Library on Friday, February 23! Join us to make friendship bracelets – all supplies provided, although you are welcome to bring your own.”
Free
Wind Down for the Weekend
Wind Down for the Weekend at Welshimer Library on Friday, March 15! Create your own art with canvases, coloring and painting supplies, and collage materials – feel free to bring […]
Free
Dr. David Brickle – Faculty Piano Recital
Join us for an evening of music at the piano featuring classic works by Chopin and new favorites by living composer Victoria Bond. Dr. David Brickle serves as Assistant Professor […]
Senior Art Exhibition: “Gothic Echoes: Mystic Portraits & Strange Icons”
Opening Reception:Sunday, March 172:00 - 4:00 PMMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick HallMilligan University Exhibition Dates:March 17-22, 2024
O Love that Will Not Let Me Go
The Milligan Concert Choir and Heritage return from their spring break tour to the Midwest to present a performance for our local community in beautiful Seeger Chapel. This program will […]
WUMC – One Hour to Win
90.5 WUMC Milligan Radio will be hosting a week-long contest March 11-15. You could win free concert tickets, music or the grand prize -- a portable podcast kit -- just […]
Free
Manifold: Graphic Design Showcase
Joseph Dykes, Brianna Marsh, Emanuel Mogaya, and Austin Walker Opening Reception:Sunday, March 24, 20242:00 – 4:00 PMMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Exhibition Dates:March 24 – April 3, 2024 Senior graphic […]
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in […]
$12
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in […]
$12
ALM Ladies Luncheon
Milligan University welcomes award-winning author and speaker Angela Thomas Pharr for the Eleanore L. Campbell Ladies Luncheon on Saturday, April 6. Sponsored by UBS Financial Services, Inc., the event will be held in the […]
$40
Joseph Dykes, Senior Piano Recital
Joseph Dykes will be presenting his senior piano recital on Saturday, April 6, at 7:00 p.m. in Milligan University Seeger Chapel, Mary B. Martin Auditorium.
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in […]
$12
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in […]
$12
An Evening with Appalachian Poet Jane Hicks
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Milligan Arts Council will host award-winning poet Jane Hicks for a reading and book signing of her forthcoming collection, The Safety of Small […]
RISE Above and Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference
The 11th Annual RISE Above Research Conference features scholarly, mentored research projects from all undergraduate disciplines and majors, as well as graduate research. For more information, visit milligan.edu/research/conference.
Dr. Ron Kastens Faculty Lecture
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Importance and Struggle of Self-Awareness
Once Upon a Time: Music and Storytelling
The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will present a spring concert highlighting music’s collaborative role in storytelling. This unique evening will feature music that either tells […]
Milligan Juried Art Exhibition
Opening Reception: April 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick HallExhibition Dates: April 14-19, 2024 Milligan’s 28th Juried Art Exhibition showcases juror-selected art and design works created by […]
Type + Image + Motion
Milligan University is proud to present a collection of recent works by graphic design and interactive media design students on display in the William King Museum of Art’s Art Lab. […]
Library Open House
Join our Library staff for their annual open house on Monday, August 20! Stop by and get: Library swag for everyone! Self-guided tours Be ready to PRINT! We can help […]
Welcome Week Cookout & Cornhole Tournament
Join campus activities and the rest of campus for our annual Welcome Week Cookout for a night of food, games, and community!
Stateline Drive-In Movie
Get together with a few friends and drive to Stateline Drive-In to watch a movie voted on by students! Car must be able to tune into FM digital stereo radio […]
Free
Opening Chapel Service
Join us for our annual opening chapel service with President Dr. Bill Greer as we set our vision for the upcoming semester.
Mandatory Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Mandatory for all students living in residence halls. Check with your RA for the exact location of where your floor meeting will take place.
Faculty Lecture: Dr. Aaron Hymes
Dr. Aaron Hymes, Associate Professor of Counseling Trauma-Informed Supervision: Navigating the Maze of Support
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns auditions
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming production of The Marvelous Wonderettes scheduled for November 8 & 9! Auditions will be held on September 3rd, with callbacks scheduled for September […]
Rush Day
Come learn about on and off campus clubs and organizations. Free Chick-Fil-A biscuits while supplies last.
Theatre Auditions
CALLING ALL ACTORS, DANCERS, MOVERS, COMEDIANS + ACROBATS!We are casting our dream season, beginning with Peter Pan & Wendy by Lauren Gunderson.Auditions are September 7th: 9-11am.Callbacks for this show are […]
Milligan Faculty Authors event
Meet Our Faculty Authors event-Join us next Monday, September 16 at 2-3:30pm at Welshimer Library, as we celebrate our 2024 faculty authors!
Welshimer Book Club
Welshimer Book Club—All faculty, staff and students are invited to join a lively conversation about books. The September selection is Still Life by Sarah Winman. We will meet in the […]
