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Cru ministry seeks to witness through local students

Cru is a ministry that gives Taylor University students the opportunity to share the gospel with their peers locally and internationally. This organization has partnered with Taylor to focus on winning people to Christ, building them up in their faith and discipling them, Chris Kellum, working in strategic partnering, said.

Students and alumni discuss Pope Francis and the Fiducia Supplicans

Pope Francis officially approved letting priests bless unmarried, same-sex couples on Dec. 18, 2023.

TWO sends team across the world for spring break

In the months leading up to spring break, students across campus prepare to be sent both across the country and the world to serve the Lord on Lighthouse mission trips. The week of March 25, nine teams will serve in various locations with Taylor World Outreach (TWO).

Lux et Fides accepting submissions for second publication

Lux et Fides, Taylor University’s journal for undergraduate Christian scholars, is welcoming submissions for their second publication.

TU welcomes for KING + COUNTRY

The four-time Grammy award-winning Christian pop duo, for KING + COUNTRY, performed center stage at Taylor chapel and pre-screened their new movie, “Unsung Hero” on Friday, Feb. 23.

TU updates dining systems

Alongside the opening of Freshens, the LaRita Boren Campus Center also welcomed the new and improved Chick-fil-A, now open as of Feb. 19th. This year marks the completion of many construction projects that have been in progress on campus.

Campus construction continues

Students and staff at Taylor University have become accustomed to seeing the bones of new buildings. Many improvements at Taylor University are expected in 2024. Some projects are already completed, including a new deli restaurant in the library, a renovated interior of the dining commons and a fresh food option in the student center. Chick-fil-A also completed renovations on Feb 14. 

Board of Trustees welcomes members

Taylor University recently announced that President D. Michael Lindsay appointed three new members to the Board of Trustees after three former trustees completed their terms. These new trustees came from industry and the clergy and hope to use their unique knowledge and experience to improve the university. 

Group counseling encouraged

Craig Cochran, director of Taylor’s counseling center, extends this advice to students considering one of the center’s group sessions. Six-week group sessions offered this semester include “Loneliness in a Crowd” led by counseling intern Natalee Tippey, and “Understanding and Coping with Anxiety” spearheaded by counseling intern Jon Cavanagh. Tippey’s group plans to meet Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; Cavanagh’s will meet at 6 p.m. on a day determined by those interested in attending. 

Taylor hosts Special Olympics

Many happy faces graced Taylor’s campus on Saturday, Feb. 10, for the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is an annual competition hosted by Taylor, modeled after the international Olympics, for those with intellectual disabilities.

2024 Presidential General Election Need-to-Know

The states’ primary elections and presidential campaigns are heavily underway, gearing toward the presidential election on Nov. 5. The current frontrunners are Donald Trump from the Republican party and President Joe Biden from the Democratic party. 

Erin Luthy becomes Taylor University interim Title IX coordinator

Following Abbey Boyd’s recent stepping down from Taylor University’s Title IX coordinator position, Erin Luthy has been appointed as the interim coordinator while the school searches for a permanent one.

University receives $30 million Lilly Grant

In December 2023, Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded Taylor University a $30 million grant — the largest donation in the school’s history.

New housing options available fall 2024

Public Relations majors receive Platinum MarCom Award, 2023

After a semester of preparation and hard work, students in the Cases and Campaigns class received the 2023 Platinum MarCom award. Fall 2022, the students worked together to compile a campaign for Thriving Grant County/Thriving Mill Township, a small nonprofit resource center. Ashley Shirley, the executive director, was their client. 

Lightrider’s Bible Study takes place Tuesday nights

At 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday nights, discussions on America and the Bible are hosted by the Lightrider Ministries at the GrayBarn. Mike Manganello, executive director of the Lightrider Ministries, said the forum is geared toward high school ages and older. The materials used for the discussion are from Hillsdale College, such as “Constitution 101,” David Barton’s “Foundations of Freedom” and “Constitution Alive.”

Brightspace crashes, delays exam

Approximately 600 freshmen gathered in Rediger Chapel to take their Foundations of the Christian Liberal Arts midterm exam Oct. 23. This exam was being facilitated through Brightspace, Taylor University’s new learning management system. However, when students attempted to access the exam, Brightspace did not load, leaving a majority of students with blank screens. 

Ninja Warrior club starts at TU

The new Ninja Warrior club invites students to practice a unique sport. Based on the show, American Ninja Warrior, the sport is a form of obstacle course racing. It offers a diversity of different leagues, gyms and competitions for people to practice and test their skills. 

Medic 8 provides volunteer EMT opportunities

Flashing lights and sirens — a normal part of the lives of students like senior Natalya Tropea at Taylor who volunteer at EMTs at Medic 8, Upland's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) unit.

Groundbreaking ceremony launches Residential Village construction

Five shovels, three seconds and one plot of land marked the official groundbreaking moment for the rising Residential Village, projected to be completed in July next year. On Nov. 9, the university officially declared the beginning of the new buildings’ construction and prepared to lay down the foundation in the already pre-plowed field located south of the Olson parking lot.