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Milligan alumnus Sonny Smith named to TICUA’s Hall of Fame
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2026) — Legendary college basketball coach and Milligan University alumnus Charles “Sonny” Smith (’58) was selected as a member of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s (TICUA) 2026 Hall of Fame. Smith served as a...
Milligan alumnus Sonny Smith named to TICUA’s Hall of Fame
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2026) — Legendary college basketball coach and Milligan University alumnus Charles “Sonny” Smith (’58) was selected as a member of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s (TICUA) 2026 Hall of Fame. Smith served as a...
U.S. News ranks Milligan No. 13 Best Value among regional universities in the South
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2026) — U.S. News & World Report released the 2027 “Best Colleges” report today, and Milligan University emerged as the top ranked school in Northeast Tennessee. U.S. News ranked Milligan University No. 37 among the Best Regional...
Milligan hosts Pursue Conference for high schoolers interested in ministry
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2026) — Milligan University’s Ministry Leadership Program welcomes high school students from across the region to participate in the university’s Pursue Conference on Sept. 25-27. The Pursue Conference invites students in grades 9 through 12...
Milligan student radio WUMC celebrates 30 years of music, community with marathon broadcast, Sept. 9
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2026) — For Milligan University junior Claire Garwood, working with Milligan’s student radio station, 90.5 WUMC, began as an exciting work-study opportunity during her freshman year. Two years later, she serves as the station’s student...
Milligan to host CREATE Conference for counselors, Sept. 9
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2026) — Milligan University invites counselors to attend the university’s fourth annual CREATE Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m in the Gregory Center. The CREATE Conference is a mental health counseling conference...
Milligan Campus Work Day
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2026) — Milligan University celebrated its annual Campus Work Day. Each year, the university’s faculty and staff join the facilities staff to complete final campus enhancements before students arrive for the academic year. Faculty and staff...
Milligan’s Social Work Degree Achieves Accreditation
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (July 29, 2026) – Milligan University’s undergraduate social work program has achieved initial accreditation status by the Council on Social Work Education Board of Accreditation. This initial accreditation status stands for eight years and...