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Dining

Improving and extending dining at Taylor

By Annie Meldrum · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

The university and AVI are in the process of resurrecting the food truck that Taylor used for a period of time during COVID. They hope to have it in operation starting in November, at a few different popup locations on campus, offering a variety of foods depending on the day.

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The CIE hosts fall events, introducing Innovibe

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) encourages creativity and collaboration by inviting students of all majors to participate in their fall events. The lineup includes the popular business-pitching event, Trojan Arena; field trips to Shipshewana and Chicago; luncheons with entrepreneurs and more. 

IT

Taylor University IT Department moves to Nussbaum

By Kenna Hartian · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

In an effort to create a more unified and collaborative space, Taylor University’s Information Technology (IT) department officially moved to the basement of Nussbaum Science Center in May. Previously, the department was split across multiple buildings, including the Nussbaum Science Center, Haakonsen and the Zondervan Library, which housed the Help Desk. 

Benefactors

$10 million gift for School of Business

By Makenna McCord · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

The Cornwall School of Business and Leadership will begin to admit new and returning students. Taylor University received a $10 million gift to fund the new Cornwall School of Business and Leadership.

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Delta Apts. doubles number of units

By Jane' Aubry Page · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

On-campus apartment life has doubled since the new addition of the Residential Village and Taylor University’s recent purchase of the Delta Apartments. The Delta Apartments was bought in fall 2023, Will Hagen, vice president for strategy and chief of staff, said

Police

Mike Spaulding steps into the role of Chief of Police

By Enoch Eicher · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

In a transition within the Taylor University Police Department, Mike Spaulding has been appointed as the new Chief of Police, succeeding Jeff Wallace, who retired after 21 years of service. This leadership change marks a new chapter for the university's law enforcement, with Wallace embarking in a new role as a school resource officer at Justice Intermediate School in the Marion Community School District. 

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Horne Academic Center comes to completion

By Karlee Johnson · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

From a blueprint to a groundbreaking, and from a metal skeleton to a furnished building, the long-awaited Horne Academic Center will welcome students this fall semester. The Horne Academic Center is a 45,000-square-foot building that will house the Film and Media Arts program, and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, according to Taylor University’s website.

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Taylor honors 2024 graduates at commencement

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, May 13, 2024

Taylor University plans to celebrate the class of 2024 and recognize three honorary doctorate recipients at this year’s commencement ceremony, scheduled at 10 a.m. on May 18 in the Kesler Student Activities Center.

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'I Love TU' week brings in $1.9 million

By Makenna McCord · Monday, May 13, 2024

Taylor University raised $1.9 million during the annual I Love TU week from April 29 to May 3. This event is Taylor’s largest annual fundraising campaign, with a goal to raise $250,000 over the course of five days.

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TU announces $500 million campaign goal

By Jane' Aubry Page · Monday, May 6, 2024

A Taylor University campaign goal of $500 million, of which $275 million has already been raised to fund Taylor Thrives’ strategic plan, was announced Friday, April 26. The ‘Life to the Full’ $500 million campaign is the largest fundraising effort in Taylor University’s 178-year history, Lindsay announced at the President’s Vision Gala April 26.

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Chris Tomlin performs at TU

By Makenna McCord · Monday, May 6, 2024

Chris Tomlin performed at Taylor University, inspiring community between generations on April 26. The performance was held in the Kesler Student Activities Center as part of the TUGather weekend and lasted two hours. Tomlin played hits like “Good Good Father,” “How Great Is Our God” and “Holy Forever.”

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Bob Goff speaks in chapel

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, May 6, 2024

Goff delivered an encouraging message to the multigenerational audience about what it looks like to live life to the full through loving God and one another. The special chapel service was a feature of Grandparents Day, where the university welcomed students’ grandparents onto campus, and also TUGather, which is a campus-wide experience packed with events for all to enjoy. Five hundred grandparents and 1500 additional guests were present on campus, according to the university’s announcements.

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Swallow Robin to become all-female hall

By Caleb Joshua Heffron and Samantha Saad · Monday, May 6, 2024

On April 30 at 4:35 p.m., returning male residents of Swallow Robin Hall’s second floor were informed by the Taylor University housing office via an email that the co-ed residence hall will be changed to be an all-female residence hall for the 2024-25 academic year. 

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Randall welcome master's program

By Makenna McCord · Monday, May 6, 2024

Rooms in the Randall Environmental Center will be reallocated to serve the new Master of Science in Medical Science and physician assistant master’s program. Construction to implement proposed changes will likely begin in December of this year, Matt Renfrow, dean of the school of natural and applied sciences, said.