Meet man behind events curtain
Who plans, coordinates and leads the many events that occur on Taylor’s campus? These events are filled with emotion and lead to lasting memories, like Grandparents Day or Homecoming and Family Day.
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Who plans, coordinates and leads the many events that occur on Taylor’s campus? These events are filled with emotion and lead to lasting memories, like Grandparents Day or Homecoming and Family Day.
Taylor University showed its many facets of intentional community during Welcome Weekend.
On May 27, students started a 10-day trip to Iceland for a science credit and a fun lifelong memory.
Sophomore Sophie Peshek, an environmental science major, loves nature.
Upland attained 6.787 acres to the town jurisdiction.
Adam Sonstroem, assistant professor of communication, will be Taylor’s first fully online professor.
Anticipation mounts as Taylor students studying abroad look forward to the rest of their semesters.
As Taylor students and faculty transition into a new school year, they are welcomed by a new theme for chapel during the fall semester — an urge to seek the kingdom first.
The nearly-full room buzzed with the sound of excited students, faculty and family until the lights flashed and hushed each voice.
The Glass Menagerie, written by Tennessee Williams, will soon come to life on the Mitchell Theatre stage.
For the first time in university history, Taylor’s discipleship assistants (DAs) will receive compensation for their official position. Announced in August, the change will be implemented for the 2025-2026 school year.
NearSpace Education announced the opening of their new maker space with a ribbon cutting at Dream Big Park on Aug. 31.
Taylor University’s new entrepreneurship and economic development program launched this fall.
Families, professors and local government officials gathered outside the Upland Public Library, celebrating plans for expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 31.
As the culture and community of Taylor University is influenced by its students, so is the language used around campus. Students needing a TU glossary are not alone. Here’s a quick list of places and words to know.
It’s finally August and that means two things–students arriving on campus and Trojan football is just around the corner.
For the fourth time in history, a Trojan has been selected in the MLB Draft. On July 14, the Houston Astros drafted junior starting pitcher Gabel Pentecost of Fremont, Indiana as the 186th pick in the sixth round out of 20 total rounds.
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Taylor softball has a new captain at the helm — first-year coach Grace Glidewell will steer the ship in the 2026 season.
Students at Taylor have expressed frustration with the Taylor housing process over the past few years. Many share concerns about meeting increasing demands for space.