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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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Welshimer Book Club

Welshimer Book Club—All faculty, staff and students are invited to join a lively conversation about books. The October  selection is All the Living and the Dead by Hayley Campbell. We […]

Murmuration Faculty & Student Art Exhibition

Homecoming Reception: October 26, 11 am - noon “Murmuration” is a celebration of art and design at Milligan. This group exhibition showcases recent works by Milligan’s art and design faculty […]

Peter Pan and Wendy

Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves, finishing school behind, chasing adventure […]

$12

Peter Pan and Wendy

Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves, finishing school behind, chasing adventure […]

$12

Saints and Villains: Milligan Orchestra Concert

The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will celebrate the proximity of Halloween and All Saints Day with a delightful performance that will inspire and entertain. This […]

Faculty Lecture: Dr. Brad Ward

Dr. Brad Ward, Associate Professor of Business Administration Do Mission Statements Matter? A study of small cap financial companies.

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns

Written & Created by Roger BeanVocal and Musical Arrangements by Michael Borth Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Marvelous Wonderettes as our season opener. Travel back to graduation […]

$12

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns

Written & Created by Roger BeanVocal and Musical Arrangements by Michael Borth Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Marvelous Wonderettes as our season opener. Travel back to graduation […]

$12

Welshimer Book Club

Welshimer Book Club—All faculty, staff and students are invited to join a lively conversation about books. The November selection is the Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. We will meet in […]

Milligan 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 […]

Milligan 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 […]

Buffalo Tales

This storytelling showcase will feature Milligan students performing a variety of stories, including folk tales, biblical retellings, and personal stories. The poignant and powerful stories will encourage you, inspire you, […]

Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo

Opening Reception: February 7, 6-8 pm Milligan’s art and design students return to downtown Johnson City to fill the walls of Dos Gatos Coffee Bar with their latest creative works. […]

The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie is a timeless, poignant, and theatrically daring American play, featuring some of the best-known and beloved characters in dramatic literature. The Wingfield family is haunted by the […]

$12

Artist Lecture Series: Jocelyn Mathewes

The Milligan Arts Council is excited to present an Artist Lecture Series highlighting artists at the forefront of the flourishing art scene in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jocelyn Mathewes is a […]

Faculty Lecture: Dr. Ken Lang

Dr. Ken Lang, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Blood and Fury! Examining Bloodstains at the Daniel Lady Farm Field Hospital, Battle of Gettysburg (1863)

Invitational Choral Festival Concert

This unique event will bring together talented singers from local high schools along with the Milligan Concert Choir to perform "The Day of Allied Voices" by Appalachian composer Benjamin Dawson. […]

Hannah Decker, Senior Voice Recital

Hannah Decker will present a senior voice recital on Saturday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The recital will feature works […]

Max Brown, Senior Piano Recital

Max Brown will present a senior piano recital on Saturday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The recital will feature works […]

Little Women, the musical

Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel […]

$12

Little Women, the musical

Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel […]

$12

Little Women, the musical

Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel […]

$12