With a variety of social, service, honorary, and professional clubs and organizations on campus, there is something for everyone. Our student clubs and organizations promote spiritual and personal growth, build a sense of community, and develop lasting leadership and relationship skills.
Alpha Chi is a collegiate national honor society. The association is open to juniors and seniors in the top 10% of their class with a grade point average of at least 3.5.
Alpha Psi Omega , the national theatre honorary society, is active on campus with membership based on a point system whereby points are earned by participating in the many facets of theatre work on campus. Popular current projects include sponsoring the yearly Festival of One Act Plays and a touring production that travels to area public schools.
Apostolos Student Missions Club exists to advance the work of mission around the world, in the local community, and among the student body. Raising awareness through on-campus programming and engaging in outreach projects and short-term mission trips, Apostolos aims to enable students to be on mission with God.
The Art Club seeks to gather those with any level of skill or interest in art and give them an outlet through which they can create, share, and learn. By providing a space for students to express their unique individuality and imagination, the Art Club hopes to be a place that fosters student bonds. The goal of the club also includes getting involved with the artistic community outside of Milligan, and by doing so, connecting the students with sources and relationships that will flourish even after graduation.
The Milligan University Bagel Club sets forth to foster community on campus through students’ mutual love for bagels. They strive to reach out beyond any barrier to try and bring people together, and aim to create an environment where people can bond and develop lifelong friendships.
The Buffalo Ramblers is a hiking club that welcomes students to the beauty and benefits of the mountains and builds community for students.
Campus Activities Board (CAB) assists in the planning of various extracurricular and co-curricular activities, including dances, trips, Wonderful Wednesday, film showings, and musical events.
Club Ultimate exists to provide a spiritual and healthy experience through physical activity and controlled competition while playing ultimate Frisbee every Friday afternoon.
Delight seeks to establish a college women’s community that grows together, serves together, learns together, and does life together while chasing the heart of God. Delight is intentional about learning from one another through stories and experiences while potentially discovering or continuing to grow in relationships with Christ.
The Engineering Club is designed to enhance the learning experience of students within the Engineering program, as well as deepen the connection between the Engineering students and the rest of the Milligan community.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) : Open to all students, this ministry addresses the mutually benefiting opportunities for religion and sports and serves the unique dynamics of student athletes. FCA hosts monthly events qualifying for the spiritual formation program, weekly small groups and bible studies, retreats, and Christian leadership seminars.
A cross-disciplinary group of students dedicated to studying and engaging in the process of creating video games with servant leadership and Christian values. They aim to have fun, advance scholarly pursuits, and apply and learn academic skills within the field of video game development and other related media.
Heritage shares the Milligan spirit in churches and area civic organizations throughout the region; also at college functions. This auditioned a cappella ensemble consists of eight members. Heritage is Milligan’s premier traveling ensemble. They have performed for many churches, community, and civic groups, and regularly represent the college around the country. With more than 30 years history, the group is regularly sought after for their distinct a cappella style and presentation.
The Milligan University Chapter of the International Justice Mission serves the campus in ministry by connecting to God through Jesus in prayer and following God’s call to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly” (Micah 6:8); by connecting to others in Jesus through meet-and-greets and discussions on biblical justice; and by connecting to those in need through fundraising and advocacy.
The Milligan Investment club seeks to provide members with a hands on learning experience in the world of investing. Members take part in simulations to provide realistic and safe opportunities to learn about making investment choices.
Linking Individuals to the Needs of the Community (LINC) serves as a hub for coordinating individual students with local community service organizations and also provides the college with opportunities to partner with national service initiatives.
LXI-(Isaiah 61)–Formerly One7, the purpose of the organization is to cultivate a community of Milligan Students whose goal and desire is to creatively reach out and share Christ’s love and compassion to the at risk and underprivileged youth of the inner city of Johnson City in diverse ways
Also known as Milligan Universal (catholic means universal), this club exists to build a Catholic community on campus that educates others about Catholicism and participates in community outreach. The club meets every other week
Contact Elizabeth Burns, enburns@my.milligan.edu for more information.
MU Prayer aims to transform Milligan’s campus on an individual and communal level through faithful prayer and intercession. MU Prayer seeks to cultivate an environment where students can grow in their prayer life and faithfully intercede for our campus in a community of believers.
MCA helps bring awareness and create appreciation for the many culturally-rich student populations represented on Milligan’s campus.
The vision of the NSLS is to be an organization that educates, develops, and supports leaders at Milligan College for the purpose of having a positive influence through leadership and service here at Milligan and the broader community.
A group dedicated to advancing music education by encouraging the study and making of music by those for a passion of music, as well as future music educators.
Omicron Psi is a national honor society for non-traditional students. The association is open to juniors and seniors at least 24 years of age, with a grade point average of at least 3.0.
Phi Alpha Theta is an honorary history society with more than 270,000 members in over 850 chapters in colleges and universities across the United States . Phi Alpha Theta ‘s mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Milligan history students established the Alpha Iota Tau chapter of Phi Alpha Theta during the Spring 2001 semester.
Psi Chi is the national Honor Society in Psychology for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology.
Milligan University’s Rocket Club is a collection of students who are ambitious and passionate in STEM fields. They are driven to understand the world around us, and their way of doing this is by developing and launching rockets as high as they can – and then going higher. Rocket Club is here to provide a place for STEM students to use and develop their skills via rocket science.
Science Club is offered to students interested in further studies of Physician Assistant, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, or in a field of research in related subjects of Chemistry or Biology. This club strives to steward undergraduate students in building valuable connections in our community while learning to key elements to successfully pursing a career in science.
The Society of Women Engineers at Milligan University is a community dedicated to empowering and advancing women in engineering and related fields. Committed to fostering inclusivity, innovation, and excellence, we provide support, resources, and opportunities for professional growth and personal development.
The Stampede is Milligan’s student run newspaper. It exists to serve and strengthen the college community by reporting news and providing information of interest and importance to students, faculty, staff members and the entire college community; serving as a forum for members of the community (primarily students) to share their ideas and opinions; and encouraging responsible, informed involvement in the community.
The purpose of the Milligan University Student Government Association is to build strong community by encouraging and uplifting the student body. Through communication, representing the student body, and campus involvement, this Student Government seeks to serve God and foster a Christ-centered environment, so we leave behind a lasting legacy.
The Student Nurses Association is an organization that exists to provide fellowship and student support for those in the nursing major.This organization also provides service and health promotion activities to the Milligan community.
The Milligan Student Social Work Association seeks to serve our campus and community while providing students with an opportunity to engage in leadership roles, build professional skills, and collaborate with peers and program leaders to enhance Milligan’s Social Work Program.
The Student Tennessee Education Association seeks to develop interest in education as a lifelong career, to develop among students preparing to be teachers an understanding of the teaching profession through professional associations, to give students preparing to teach practical experience in working with professional associations on the problems of the teaching profession and society, and to provide students preparing to teach with the history, organization, policies, ethics, and programs of the professional associations.
Vespers is a weekly student-led worship service that takes place Sunday nights at 8:30 on campus. With a long history at Milligan, Vespers provides a community where students can connect with others, grow in faith, and be challenged to live the Gospel.
A club for writers and aspiring writers to work together to share ideas, better each others work, and give constructive criticism over coffee; and to encourage local writers at the Johnson city monthly open mic night.
WUMC is Milligan University’s student radio station. The station broadcasts a variety of content including music, comedy, talk, live sports, live music and more! WUMC is broadcast on 90.5 FM and is streamed online at milliganradio.com. Shows are open to all students, and no prior experience is necessary.
As part of the educational process at Milligan University, we provide students with the working knowledge of diverse subjects. Milligan does not necessarily endorse all viewpoints presented but encourages students to think through these issues from a Christian worldview.