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Taylor OIP curates a cookbook

Elijah Choi, Office of Intercultural Programs office manager, hopes to convey the beauty of Taylor University’s diversity through a cookbook. Choi said this cookbook will not just show how Taylor’s student body is diverse in culture, but how different in interests the students are, embracing individuality.

Armed rebel groups advance in the Congo

Increasing violence and uncertainty marks the daily lives of the Congolese as armed rebel groups including March 23 movement (M23) and The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) remain active in the country. Kizito Mayao is a Taylor MAHE (Masters in Higher Education) graduate who is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The violence has been taking place in the province he lives in. Those who are more financially stable have fled to safer areas, while others can only wait until M23 invades their cities.

Taylor University welcomes two members to the board of trustees

Lance Vanderberg receives award

The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition awarded Lance Vanderberg, assistant director of the Academic Enrichment Center at Taylor, the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate award. The University of South Carolina created the Center, which “serves education professionals by supporting and advancing efforts to improve student learning and transitions into and through higher education,” according to their website. 

Taylor U plans for new chapel and welcome center

Taylor University is in the process of designing a new chapel and welcome center. Andrea Masvero, executive director of 1846 Enterprises, and Keith Cocking, senior director of construction services, led a student-listening session March 3.

Hoover, Potter win tightly contested presidential race

In a tight race, Michael Hoover and Nikky Potter were elected president and vice president for the 2025-26 academic year. For the first time in four years, Taylor University had several candidates running for student body president (SBP) and vice president (SBVP). 

Chris Jones speaks for TU admin.

Taylor University is undergoing changes. In a survey the administration sent, students expressed frustration and anger about long lines for food, difficulty registering for classes and the change of Swallow Robin hall’s co-residence.

Taylor buys new cars and vans

Taylor University bought 12 new vehicles in the last two years, Grounds Superintendent Kerry Shanebrook, said. Shanebrook oversees landscaping around campus, as well as snow removal, trash and recycling and the motor pool. 

Council approves water line repair

The town of Upland is looking to purchase new equipment to help fix water leaks and pipe bursts that have plagued the town in recent years. Upland Town Manager Jonathan Perez proposed that Upland purchase equipment and train city employees to fix pipe bursts, cracks and leaks at the city council meeting on March 4.

Trojans get a new food truck

A new dining option is coming to Taylor University’s campus this March. The food truck will specialize in quick meals like burrito bowls, tacos, stir fry or burgers, Sean Wojtkowski, resident director of AVI Food Systems, said.

Bridge rebuilding leads to Main Street closure

An infrastructure project continues to reshape downtown Upland, as the Indiana Department of Transportation began working on the replacement of the bridge leading into downtown, and a series of streetscape enhancements on March 3. The improvements, aimed at increasing safety and revitalizing the town’s core, are expected to be completed by November 2025 according to an announcement on their Facebook page.

Avian flu active in Grant County

Taylor University is paying 125% more for eggs compared to last semester, Sean Wojtkowski, resident director of AVI Foodsystems, said. Egg prices have increased due to the H5 Bird Flu, or the avian influenza, which has spread throughout the U.S., impacting local businesses and consumers.

CHOIR: Praise is spreading through the Taylor U. community

Smiling big, stomping feet and clapping hands to the beat. Taylor University is filled with praise to the Lord as the gospel choir continues to grow in numbers.

Korean Campus Church initiative flourishes

What began as a small group of Korean students seeking a local worship community has grown into a thriving congregation that meets every Sunday at Taylor University. The Korean Church Community Indiana (KCCI) officially launched in October 2024.

Update on the TU School of Nursing

Taking blood pressure, learning how to interact with patients and make beds with people in them are some of the things being taught in the Taylor’s School of Nursing’s first semester. Any challenges the School of Nursing has faced hasn’t been with teaching, Karen Elsea, dean of nursing said.

Halbrook civic engagement conversation: Tom Jones lectureship

Three panelists gathered to offer insight about vocation and civic engagement on Feb. 26. The speakers shared stories about their personal lives, their work and how faith integrated into their daily lives. 

Hastings worships at TU chapel

Sometimes, all it takes is an email to make things happen. “(This chapel) was completely Austin,” said Reverend Gregory Dyson, Taylor’s vice president of spiritual life and intercultural leadership, said.

Taylor students spellbound by Molly Worthen discussion

Who knew the Puritans and Donald Trump were so connected? Molly Worthen, journalist, author and associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, brought some of her own charisma to Taylor University on Monday, March 10.

Taylor students chosen for Orr Fellowship

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.

PA program receives approval from Higher Learning Commission

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.