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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. 

Diving into business with TU Shark Tank

This year’s Shark Tank event was full of innovative ideas, passionate student entrepreneurs and sharks that were there not just to bite, but also to encourage.

An origin story as good as ‘The Incredibles’

 It was an unbreakable bond that formed between senior Sophie Olson and the film screen after witnessing “The Incredibles” for the first time. From this earliest encounter, Olson’s passion for film has yet to cease.

Empty Bowls: Good soup promotes a good cause

The return of healthy competition for a good cause. That was the heart and soul of this year’s Empty Bowls.

Riggleman creates social work project

How can learning be centered on the community? In Assistant Professor of Social Work Kara Riggleman’s Social Work Process and Practice 3 course, the integration of community service and learning is a clear theme and goal. 

Jenkins’ appreciation for music grows at Taylor

Professor reflects on time at Bangladeshi hospital

When Peter Staritz, assistant professor of physics and engineering, realized he was putting his life’s work and his faith in separate boxes, he knew it was time for something different. 

D’Souza describes fundraising efforts

Who you gonna call? Alumni! That is what junior Tessa D’Souza did as a volunteer for the Taylor Phonathon, an event to encourage Taylor alumni to give back.

Kaitlyn Gillenwater inspires others with her artwork

Kerr describes music department impact

Senior music education major, Abigail Kerr, was in the middle of teaching a music lesson to her elementary-aged class, when a student turned to her and said, “Miss Kerr, last night my mom lost 37 teeth.”