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Upland town council makes changes to budget

The Upland town council altered the town budget, heard a proposal for Jefferson Pathway’s trail to be made of limestone rather than concrete and approved the second reading for the 2026 Annexation on Sept. 16.

Exit waits on state approval to move buildings

“We can’t run our lives and live our lives thinking that it’s all on our timetable,” Rhonda Cox, project manager overseeing renovations of Exit Church’s new building, said.

Environmental Assistants encourage sustainability on campus

Taylor University introduced the environmental assistant (EA) position in the dorms this semester.

Grab & Go arrives in Euler this fall

Help has arrived for Taylor students rushing between classes or labs to snag a coffee or snack, according to AVI Foodsystems (AVI).

Taylor University is offering a new classical teacher certification

In partnership with Classical Academic Press and the Society for Classical Learning, Taylor University is offering a new graduate program for classical teaching.

Taylor’s PA program receives accreditation

Taylor’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program was granted accreditation-provisional status in June.

Taylor revamps foundations class

Taylor University made major changes to IAS 110 Foundations of the Christian Liberal Arts this year, emphasizing smaller classes and more relational learning.

Taylor removes mold in Bergwall Hall

“I knew we had plumbing issues for sure, because we've been dealing with those a lot at the end of the year,” Joey Foos, Bergwall hall director, said.

Charlie Kirk killed, students respond in prayer

Taylor students gathered at the pergola beside Samuel Morris Hall for a time of prayer in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, political commentator and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder.

Upland Public Library celebrates expansion

Families, professors and local government officials gathered outside the Upland Public Library, celebrating plans for expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 31.

Entrepreneurship and economic development program kicks off

Taylor University’s new entrepreneurship and economic development program launched this fall.

Discipleship assistants begin receiving compensation

For the first time in university history, Taylor’s discipleship assistants (DAs) will receive compensation for their official position. Announced in August, the change will be implemented for the 2025-2026 school year.

Chapel theme emphasizes a kingdom focus

As Taylor students and faculty transition into a new school year, they are welcomed by a new theme for chapel during the fall semester — an urge to seek the kingdom first.

NearSpace Education formally opens new maker space

NearSpace Education announced the opening of their new maker space with a ribbon cutting at Dream Big Park on Aug. 31.

Jane (Janie) Kesler passed her legacy

Jane “Janie Kesler” was Taylor University’s first lady during her husband Jay’s presidency (1985-2000).

New housing units open at Taylor

Students at Taylor have expressed frustration with the Taylor housing process over the past few years. Many share concerns about meeting increasing demands for space.

Janie Kesler dies at 89

Helen Jane “Janie” Kesler (‘59) died July 1, 2025, at the age of 89.

Echo student staffers win 7 ICPA newspaper contest awards

Taylor prepares for commencement

Taylor University will confer degrees on 405 students during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 24. The Commencement Ceremony is an event that showcases the institution’s academic rigor with its long-standing Christian traditions.

Bridge construction is nearing an end in downtown Upland

The sounds of drills and sights of traffic cones won’t be around for much longer. The State Road 22 project which has shut down roads in Upland is scheduled to be completed by November.