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Taylor’s retention rate signifies positive experiences

Taylor University’s current 92% retention rate serves as a benchmark for students' experiences at Taylor. Rivaling the retention rates of prestigious schools, Taylor’s faculty continues to work to maintain that number before the freeze date in mid-September.  The retention rate demonstrates the percentage of students who stay enrolled after their first year in school. Although it is not yet finalized, the respective statistic for the freshman class of 2021 highlights many different things.

Busy year for History Professor Benjamin Wetzel

The past several months have held several non-curricular activities for Taylor University’s Assistant Professor of History Benjamin Wetzel.  Last year, Wetzel’s book “Theodore Roosevelt: Preaching from the Bully Pulpit” was released. This summer, his book “American Crusades” was released. In August, Wetzel was asked to speak at the Carnegie Lecture Series at Marion Public Library, and in October Wetzel will be presented with the Theodore Roosevelt Association Book Prize for “Theodore Roosevelt: Preaching from the Bully Pulpit.” 

DC and Stu armed with new culinary offerings

Taylor welcomes new class of students

Professional Writing conference to happen in July

Echo staff receives national, state press awards

The Echo newspaper recently took home the second place award for their division of newspaper in the Indiana Collegiate Press Association’s annual contest. Overall, the team brought home 38 awards. 

Spring awards announced

Annually, Taylor university honors senior student achievement through the announcement of department, service and speciality awards. Additionally, two faculty members are honored for their service to the university through the Burnworth Teaching Award and the Distinguished Professor Award. 

Four years include unique journey

The class of 2022, graduating in less than one week, came to Taylor in 2018 as the largest freshman class in Taylor history. 

Taylor University prepares for 2022 commencement

On May 21, Taylor University will hold its commencement exercises for 457 graduates, during which students and Christian leaders will be honored for their service and achievements. 

Time capsule creation involves Taylor community

In honor of this year’s 175th anniversary celebration of Taylor’s history, the Taylor 175 committee partnered with the Taylor Archives to create a time capsule.

Wetzel appears on C-SPAN

On February 21, Benjamin Wetzel, assistant professor of history, gave a lecture on the life and faith of former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt which was streamed on C-SPAN.

Clubs spotlight talent, expression

Record-setting events and campus-wide celebrations marked a memorable year, as all clubs inside of Taylor Student Organization played their part.

Taylor hosts second-annual "I love TU" week

During the week of May 2-6, Taylor held its annual fundraising event, “I Love TU Week.”

New gas station fills vacant spot

Choros survey prompts student discussion

Choros, a Taylor student discussion group that is reemerging after having dwindled during the pandemic, has dedicated this semester to listening to student perspectives on their experiences with gender and sexuality on campus based on discussions guided by recent survey results collected by the group.

TU tours Civil Rights monuments

20 students and two faculty leaders headed to the South on a civil rights trip from April 26-29.

Student Senate restructures for next school year

With the end of the 2021-22 school year soon approaching, Taylor’s Student Senate announced plans to reconstruct their organization for next year.

U.S. Supreme Court decides to not hear Gordon lawsuit for now

Pulliam donates $120k toward journalism scholarships

Russell B. Pulliam, Indianapolis Star associate editor/columnist, has recently donated $120,000 for journalism scholarships at Taylor University.

Open positions filled for upcoming school year

Recently, President Michael Lindsay announced a number of changes in faculty and administration, which included new hires, position changes and the creation of the Board of Visitors.