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Taylor students chosen for Orr Fellowship

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Six Taylor students have been accepted into the Orr Fellowship’s 2025 cohort. Following graduation, seniors Emma Gayed, Audrey Grimm, Ka- leb Kolpien, Kayla Malmquist, Jen- na Vander Ark and Sam Voss will join a group of 74 fellows in work- ing full-time with a variety of busi- nesses in marketing, consulting, tech and more, according to the Orr Fellowship’s announcement.

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PA program receives approval from Higher Learning Commission

By Sam Maurer · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

In June of 2023, Lori Fauquher stepped into her current role as the director of the physician assistant (PA) program. Although the PA program is still in its early stages, Fauquher and her colleagues have put in significant effort to secure its accreditation.

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Upland Farmers Market moves indoors

By Annie Meldrum · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

The Harrison Family Farm, responsible for Upland’s farmers market, will experiment with a new format during the winter months this year. Ben and Annie Harrison will oversee the first Upland winter farmers market.

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Taylor grant funds student-led service projects

By Annie Meldrum · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

In November, Taylor introduced a grant to fund student-led community service projects in the surrounding area. Wade Frances, the student body president, said this year’s cabinet is using rolled-over funds from last year. There is also a built-in service fund for next year, he said.

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Voss appointed as new Endowed Chair

By Enoch Eicher · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

On Nov. 18, Taylor University revealed the creation of the James F. and Leona N. Andrews Distinguished Endowed Chair for Christian Unity & Spiritual Theology, a landmark addition to its Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies, and Philosophy Department. 

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Exit Church to Purchase Walnut Creek Outdoors Building

By Kate Delaney · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

Exit Church has been making arrangements to close on the purchase of the Walnut Creek Outdoors building in the next two months after its largest attendance this year held 540 people and reached into the rented building’s lobby. Once they possess the vacant store building, they will begin renovating it and officially make the transition from their current location by fall of 2025, Tyler Shirley, co-pastor of Exit Church, said.

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Braun wins

By Kenna Hartian · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

Braun will take over for Eric Holcomb, who served two terms as governor. Braun received 55.3% of the votes, McCormick 40.1% and Rainwater 4.6%, according to Ballotpedia. Stried received zero votes. 

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Hagen resigns in November, works for Moderna

By Samantha Saad · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024

Will Hagen, vice president for strategy and chief of staff, will resign from his position in November to serve at Moderna in Boston. He will work in Human Resources Leadership as director, leadership and culture. 

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'Biggest election year in history' comes to an end

By Karlee Johnson · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024

Various news outlets such as NPR, Vox, Forbes and more have dubbed 2024 as “the biggest election year in history.” Once the United States’ election takes place, Nov. 5, and Ghana’s on Dec. 7, at least 70 countries and territories will have selected new leaders or solidified incumbents.

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IndyStar journalist interviews founder of Heartland Film Festival

By Lauren Warner · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024

Vocation, prayer and life transitions: Russell Pulliam publicly interviewed Jeff Sparks Thursday, Oct. 24, discussing these three themes and many others. Held in Taylor University’s Cornwall Auditorium, the interview centered around Sparks’ many endeavors, including the founding of the Heartland Film Festival. 

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Grants fund academic programs, research opportunities at TU

By Samantha Saad · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024

Grant writing is a key part of funding academic programs and allows for diverse funding opportunities for various academic desires and needs in the university, Kris Johnson, director of grants and sponsored programs, said. If a department or faculty member at Taylor wants to conduct research, develop a program or requires additional funding outside of their budget, they can apply for a grant.

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Strike impacts students

By Lauren Warner · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024

On October 1, 2024, ports up and down the Eastern and Gulf coasts saw thousands of dockworkers begin a long-anticipated strike. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the union representing the dockworkers, rallied together in an effort to raise wages and ban automation in ports. 

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University Advancement continues to fundraise for institution

By Samantha Saad · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024

Fundraising is how Taylor University supports and affords various projects and initiatives to grow its institution. The University Advancement Department focuses on these fundraising efforts, working separately from the school’s operational budget and grant processes. The process of giving to the university is multifaceted. Typically, the university has pre-existing connections with individuals it believes would be interested in giving to specific projects due to personal connection or general subject interest, Mike Falder, vice president for University Advancement, said.

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Students team up to lead new comic class

By Sam Maurer · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024

A love of comic books is something senior Contessa Hussong, professional writing major and junior Caleb Joshua Heffron, multimedia journalism major, share in common. The two teamed up to teach a class called "comics unlocked." Heffron said in this course, he and Hussong explore the history of comics and guide students through creating a comic script. They will earn credit for an independent study by teaching the course. 

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Fire pit ignites

By Karlee Johnson · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024

A gas-powered fireplace ignited, resulting in the injury of three students, outside the Hodson Dining Commons on Wednesday around noon. People on the scene immediately called emergency services. Taylor University’s staff, campus police and several emergency management people responded quickly to see what had occurred, Skip Trudeau, vice president for Student Development and Intercollegiate Athletics, said. Facilities came over and shut the gas and power electricity off to the fire pit.

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Hurricanes Helene, Milton hit southern states

By Enoch Eicher · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024

Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida on Sept. 26 and snaked its way 400 miles up to North Carolina where the majority of the damage occurred. The hurricane claimed more than 200 lives across the Southeast through flash flooding and associated damage. Strong wind gusts damaged property and blew trees and power lines down in a swath from the Gulf Coast to the North Carolina mountains, the National Weather Service reported.