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Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
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Dolly Parton, singer and humanitarian, dies at 80

By Isa George · Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026

Dolly Parton, the country music singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose persona bridged cultural divides for nearly seven decades, died of cancer on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Three new majors coming to TU

By Kenna Hartian · Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Taylor University is prepared to launch three new majors in Fall 2026: construction management, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and music production, songwriting and business. Each major is a Bachelor of Science.

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Community events welcome in Spring

By Ella Watson · Thursday, March 12, 2026

As winter fades into spring, communities around Taylor are embracing the upcoming season. From musicals to markets, here are a few events not to miss.

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Rend Collective comes to TU

By Caleb Harder · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Christian music group Rend Collective is coming to Taylor Feb. 21. Tickets cost $15 for students and $30 for general admission. 

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‘Noah’s office:’ student plays organ

By Aiden Orth · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Some students go to college to become teachers. Others take classes to prepare them to go into the business field someday. Noah Davelaar, on the other hand, is going to college to learn to play the organ.

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Taylor’s got rhythm

By Aiden Orth · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Taylor University needed more than just cheers; it needed rhythm. The Taylor drumline now delivers that, elevating everything from football games to Silent Night.