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Life at Milligan

The Experience of a Lifetime

Live and study in a faith-filled community where you’ll work, play, serve, and grow alongside others who are much like you — practicing servant-leadership, seeking to grow, wanting to touch lives and impact communities. Find your place in student organizations, campus-wide activities, and interactions within the community that enrich your life and open doors to lifelong friendships.

Spiritual Life

Spiritual Life

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Athletics

Athletics at Milligan

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McMahan Student Center

Milligan swag available here.

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McCormick Dining Center

Grab a to-go meal or dine-in with friends!

Dining

Milligan Village

Home away from home for juniors and seniors.

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Clubs & Organizations

There’s something for everyone at Milligan!

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Enjoy It All

  • Enjoy a true collegiate environment where 80% of students live on campus in one of 11 residence halls or student apartments.
  • Explore the richness of diversity with a mix of cultures and viewpoints among students who come from 39 states and 42 nations.
  • Get outdoors! Head to Cherokee National Forest in Hampton, TN — just a 35-minute drive from campus. Or hit the trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, only two hours away.
  • Take in a musical, tap to the beat of your favorite tunes, or visit a local museum. Northeastern Tennessee has a thriving artistic community that will enrich your life.
Students enjoy inflatable games during the annual tradition of Wonderful Wednesday

Living Here

Living on campus at Milligan brings you closer to classmates and friends, helping you truly feel a part of the Milligan family. Create lasting connections and make memories that’ll shape your entire college experience.

Arts at Milligan

A group photo of the cast members of "Your A Good Man Charlie Brown"

Enrich your life through arts and culture in vibrant arts programming at Milligan. Participate in theatrical productions, music concerts, art exhibitions, and more. The Milligan Arts Council is dedicated to celebrating faith, art, and culture at Milligan and in the surrounding community.

Upcoming Events

Juried Art Exhibition

Juried Art Exhibition

Apr 13 - 24, 2025 All Day Event Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Faith, Arts & Culture
Opening Reception: April 13, 2–4 p.m.Milligan's 29th Juried Art Exhibition showcases juror-selected art and design works created by our art, photography, graphic design, and interactive media design students during the 2024–25 academic year. Awards of excellence...

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We Are Here To Help

Brealle Davis

Brealle Davis

Campus Minister

Dotson, Kit

Kit Dotson

Dean of Students

Gabriel Logan

Gabriel Logan

Director of Student Engagement

Chase McGlamery

Chase McGlamery

Director of Student Success & Disability Services

Nicole Misterly

Nicole Misterly

Secretary for Student Development

Brent Nipper

Brent Nipper

Director of Property and Risk Management

Brooke Morchesky

Brooke Morchesky

Campus Nurse

juan villalba

Juan Villalba

Director of Campus Activities

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Supporting Student Success

Come see us! We’ve got all the resources you need to succeed in your college journey, and we’re looking forward to meeting you.