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Swallow Robin to become all-female hall

By Caleb Joshua Heffron and Samantha Saad · Monday, May 6, 2024

On April 30 at 4:35 p.m., returning male residents of Swallow Robin Hall’s second floor were informed by the Taylor University housing office via an email that the co-ed residence hall will be changed to be an all-female residence hall for the 2024-25 academic year.

Randall welcome master's program

By Makenna McCord · Monday, May 6, 2024

Rooms in the Randall Environmental Center will be reallocated to serve the new Master of Science in Medical Science and physician assistant master’s program. Construction to implement proposed changes will likely begin in December of this year, Matt Renfrow, dean of the school of natural and applied sciences, said.

Students honor Prayer Chapel

By Jane' Aubry Page · Monday, May 6, 2024

The Memorial Prayer Chapel’s carpet stains, odor and scattered crumbled paper testify to its years of use which spurred the cleaning initiative, sophomore Jessica Vieth said. Students had an opportunity to clean the prayer chapel on Saturday with the support of Rev. Dyson, vice president for spiritual life & intercultural leadership and campus pastor. The clean-up was led by Veith sophomores Peyton Fiegel, Adeline Heuser and Evan Smith.

You asked...administration answered

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Echo met with Will Hagen, vice president for strategy and chief of staff, to communicate student feedback regarding the Master Plan.

Kinesiology introduces new class

By Annie Meldrum · Monday, April 29, 2024

The Kinesiology department at Taylor University has introduced a new course: Canoeing and the Art of Slowing, KIN 270.

Upland doubles water rates

By Samantha Saad · Monday, April 29, 2024

A new ordinance doubling water rates in Upland will officially take effect in May’s bill for April’s water usage.

Renfrow organizes partnership with WashU

By Makenna McCord · Monday, April 29, 2024

The Taylor Kinesiology department and Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis are currently articulating an arrangement to save two spots for Taylor students in each incoming class.

Andrea Masvero becomes executive director of 1846 Enterprises

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, April 29, 2024

Andrea Masvero (’96) will be the executive director of 1846 Enterprises, where she will oversee the development and establishment of campus construction projects and the Main Street Mile Initiative.

TU introduces Master of Arts in Leadership

By Samantha Saad · Monday, April 29, 2024

The new master of arts in leadership program will continue the University’s efforts to expand its graduate opportunities, enrolling its first students in fall 2024.

Taylor to confer five honorary doctorates

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, April 22, 2024

Taylor University will confer five honorary doctorates this spring to individuals the administration has observed as faithful representatives of Christ in their respective fields.

TU introduces Master of Arts in Leadership

By Samantha Saad · Monday, April 22, 2024

The new master of arts in leadership program will continue the University’s efforts to expand its graduate opportunities, enrolling its first students in fall 2024.

Students attend Winshape Foundation servant-leadership retreat

By Alaina Ventry · Monday, April 22, 2024

Nine Taylor students traveled to Rome, Georgia, for a Winshape Foundation retreat, led by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). This retreat took place from Thursday, April 4, to Sunday, April 7, and emphasized the importance of servant-leadership in the lives of believers.

TUGather welcomes friends, fosters community

By Annie Meldrum · Monday, April 22, 2024

Alongside TUGather, the annual Taylor traditions, Grandparents Day, is set to take place April 26 with the intention of bringing generations together, according to a brochure sent out to Taylor families. Grandparents will have the opportunity to visit campus and see their grandchildren in Upland.

Rupp building vandalized with fire extinguisher

By Devin Smith · Monday, April 15, 2024

Vandals have struck the halls of the Rupp Communication Arts building.During the night of March 29, one or multiple people entered the building, pulled a fire extinguisher from the wall and sprayed its contents through various sections of Rupp and parts of the Smith-Hermanson Music building.