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Jameson Chesser leaves the gridiron a champion

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

‘Champion’ is a word sports fans associate with trophies, cups and accolades. For senior running back Jameson Chesser, the word ‘champion’ is an identity or an image to be reflected.

Bible matching fills community needs

By Julie Potter · Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Taylor World Outreach (TWO) partnered with student-led ministry Carpenter’s Hands to fund a Bible matching event from March 24 to April 24.

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.

Founder of Lightrider shares story of the unique travel ministry

By Julie Potter · Monday, May 18, 2026

Mike Manganello felt God calling him to begin the bus travel resource Lightrider Ministries after five years of praying, dreaming and waiting on the Lord’s guidance for the best moment to start it.

TWO undergoes restructuring

By Caleb Harder · Monday, May 18, 2026

The Taylor World Outreach is facing restructuring this summer as it’s folded into the Spencer Center for Global Engagement, Provost Jewerl Maxwell said.

Faith and fiction: writer’s conference returns

By Eva Carlson · Monday, May 18, 2026

This summer, aspiring writers, seasoned adults and alumni are all welcome to attend Taylor University’s annual Professional Writer’s Conference.

Campus projects continue at TU

By Julie Potter · Monday, May 18, 2026

As the 2025 – 2026 school year at Taylor University concludes, several construction projects around campus will continue through Summer and Fall 2026.

TU summer camps promote career exploration

By Sadie Maples · Monday, May 18, 2026

David Neel, residence hall director at Taylor, said he isn’t just a sleep-deprived new dad fighting a cold: he’s also the man running Taylor’s academic summer camps.

Taylor prepares for 2026 commencement

By Marisa Reinhard · Monday, May 18, 2026

Taylor University will host its 180th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the Kesler Student Activities Center.

Jumping the Bean to the next level

By Eva Carlson · Monday, May 11, 2026

Taylor University’s Jumping Bean will take on a new look in Fall 2026.

'I Love TU' Week sees student engagement and TU spirit

By Julie Potter · Monday, May 11, 2026

Taylor University encouraged students to celebrate everyday heroes during the Spring 2026 ‘I Love TU Week,’ which lasted from April 27 to May 1. This year they surpassed their goal of 400 donors but did not achieve their monetary goal.

Annual prairie burn sparks attention

By Caleb Harder · Monday, May 11, 2026

On Monday, April 20, smoke rose above Taylor’s campus.

Taylor and donors collaborate to envision Bond-Servant Plaza

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, May 4, 2026

The new Bond-Servant Plaza coming to campus is just one example of the many projects funded by generous donors.

Gas City kicks off construction of YMCA

By Sadie Maples · Monday, May 4, 2026

Gas City celebrated the start of construction on a Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) center in Turner Park with a groundbreaking ceremony March 31.

Donna Downs serves 39 years

By Julie Potter · Monday, May 4, 2026

When Donna Downs arrived as an adjunct professor at Taylor University in 1987, she meant to teach one class. Instead, the amount of classes she taught grew, ranging from public speaking to interpersonal and corporate communication. Her time teaching produced a love for Taylor University and the community that made it.