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Depot Days celebrates Upland’s heritage

Students should mark their calendars for May 14-16 in preparation for Upland’s newest festival: Depot Days. 

Construction projects reach turning points

Taylor’s building projects reached new milestones this past week, as both the Chapel Welcome Center and the Paul and Barbara Gentile Hall (PBG) began construction.

New partnership seeks Kingdom impact

Holding hands in order to make a greater impact for the kingdom of God is what Taylor University's partnership with Nairobi Chapel in Kenya is about, said Oscar Muriu, bishop of the Nairobi Chapel.

Phil Collins leaves lasting legacy at Taylor

When Phil Collins, professor of Christian ministries and director of Taylor’s Center for Scripture Engagement, enrolled at Taylor in 1978, he didn’t plan on returning to teach in 1999. 

U.S. military carries out daring rescue mission in Iran

In a display of military power, United States Special Forces rescued two downed airmen deep in enemy territory in a mission early Easter morning. When a U.S. F-15E was shot down over Iran on April 3, a search began for the crew.

Exit Church seeks to minister well

After waiting more than a year after purchasing the building, Exit Church, located in Gas City, Indiana, is finally starting construction on their new building.

Taylor receives donation from giving group

Taylor University received $400,000 from the 1846 Giving Circle to help fund five different proposals focused on enhancing students’ experience.

Yearbook staff travels to CMA conference

It was an application on a whim and a short-notice email that led two Ilium staff members to trade in Upland scenery for that of the Big Apple as they traveled for the College Media National Convention March 4-7.

Department of Spiritual Life and Intercultural Leadership hires student leaders

SkyForge CORE puts Taylor in space

Taylor’s engineering department launched a satellite payload into space late March from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The launch was part of SkyForge, the university’s engineering capstone project, Peter Staritz, associate professor of physics and engineering, said.

Students elect Nafziger and Ritchie

Philip Ritchie, junior engineering major, and Chaina Nafziger, sophomore exercise science major, will step into the roles of future student body president (Ritchie) and vice president (Nafziger) for Taylor’s 2026-27 school year.

Construction is underway for Gentile Hall

Before students arrive to inhabit it, Paul and Barbara Gentile Hall will be a shell of itself. Literally. 

SHRM celebrates 10 years

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) celebrates its tenth year as a club at Taylor University.

Cadets considered for a medal

Sometimes running errands has unexpected results. 

Taylor opens door for fresh faculty

Taylor University aims to elevate campus life through several newly available job positions.

Taylor Pilates class stretches toward local community

Lily Gerry attends Taylor’s Monday night Pilates class because it’s fun, convenient and free.

Taylor responds to student parking needs

Taylor is building a new parking lot west of the Facilities Building, exclusively for freshman use.

Taylor wrestles with AI

Taylor University is updating its artificial intelligence (AI) policy, introducing a new academic AI for faculty and receiving a grant to fund research into the impact of AI.

The Table ministry is about ‘more than a meal’

“What if we knew our neighbors and had relationships with them so that we could love them?”RJ Stillwell, senior social work major, asked herself this question in Fall 2024 upon returning to campus after studying abroad the previous spring. 

Holistic education takes root in Grant County

Bottle-feeding lambs, reciting liturgies and creating plays from ancient myths are outside of the average American education. But for the students who attend World Without End Classical School, these activities are simply part of another day.