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Halbrook distinguished chair retires from position

Halbrook Distinguished Chair of Government, Abby Kuzma, will be retiring at the end of the semester after an impressive, decades-spanning career advocating for the victims of human trafficking, immigrants and asylum-seekers. 

Brandon Smith balances film and football

“I want someone to look at me and be like, he knows the Lord,” senior Brandon Smith said.

Jung carries impressive legacy

A new community buzzes on campus

A community is only as strong as its buzz, and bees do this best. Since the earliest civilizations known to man, these honey producing insects have been silently showing their importance to not only the landscape, but the economy. 

Scholarships exceed $3 million for 2022 year

As of 2022, Taylor has raised $3.2 million of annual and endowed scholarships, but they have strong hopes to reach $3.55 million by the end of the fiscal year.

Getting to know the provost and his family

Provost Jewerl Maxwell may have only inhabited his new role at Taylor since November, but his road to Upland stretches much further back in time.  

Sarah Malak: Journey from Egypt to Taylor

Senior Sarah Malak exists in many windows of Taylor's campus.  As a leader of the Middle East Collegiate Association on campus, as a member of Gospel choir, as an employee of Tech Express. 

Spring Fashion: Trends on and off the runway

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.u201d  Meryl Streep utters this famous quote as Miranda Priestly in u201cThe Devil Wears Pradau201d alluding to the cliches spring fashion can often become.  However, spring 2022 fashion trends seem to be full of surprises diverging from the patterns of the last few years according to many fashion experts. This can be seen both on campus and on the runways.

Reagan, Rice explain set design process

Every time a play or musical is performed in Mitchell Theatre, the stage setup looks drastically different. The immense structures, carefully painted details, creative design elements and intentionally placed props all meld together to create a stunning piece of art.

Newly elected leaders promote fearlessness

After an uncontested race, juniors Kenley Blake and Josue Villalobos emerged officially as the 2022-2023 student body president and vice president on March 3. 

Women’s Giving Circle supports students, faculty

Many women of Taylor continue to commit themselves to the community around them, long after their own graduations. 

Dean of Sciences shares experiences

While much of the Taylor community knows Grace Miller for her work as dean of natural and applied sciences, few know that she is also a talented artist, former backpacking guide and National Park ranger, traveler to 32 countries, former missionary and mother of two children.

Taylor professor paves way in sports

For 27 years at Taylor, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Amy Stucky has been a positive influence for all women looking to make strides in sports.

Taylor grad makes mark on coaching world

Therapy dogs alleviate stress among students

When asked why Dan Boyd became a therapy dog handler, he simply pointed to his Bernese mountain dog, Bennett, and laughed. Dogs like Bennett have become a key part of the Counseling Center at Taylor University. 

J-term trips provide deep experiences

Sophomores Kayla Kovacs and Andrew Bruner and freshman Thane Syswerda left Upland this January for different destinations, but all returned feeling inspired and renewed in their relationships with God. 

Honoring the legacy of Samuel Morris

There are some people whose stories become so common that they themselves become legends. Once those individuals reach legendary status, their stories no longer belong to them, but to the people who tell their stories.

Peterson, Sumner ring in the new year

When alumna Leigh Sumner (‘21) joined the Taylor Summer Programs as a personnel assistant, she had no idea the program would change her life. And Samuel Morris Hall Director Josiah Peterson (‘19) had no idea he would be meeting his wife.

Indiana responds to OSHA vaccination mandate

Robin Perry: residence hall cleaning with meaning

When you notice the trash can is overflowing with garbage, what do you do? According to housekeeper Robin Perry, stacking more trash on the already mountainous pile is not the solution.