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Taylor University, Upland, IN
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Echo

Charlotte Ostric

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Jan Dormer retires from Taylor

Jan Dormer, director of Taylor’s TESOL and ESL programs at Taylor, is stepping down after five years. Her passion for preparing students to teach English and helping students in the ESL program at Taylor stems from her time serving as a missionary all over the world. 

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Seeing Through a Myriad of Eyes: Sacred Roots

Isaiah Swain’s calling started with an Echo article. Swain, the assistant director of the Sacred Roots Initiative, oversees the publishing and distribution of a 35-book series of Spiritual Classics designed for the benefit and use of urban, rural and incarcerated pastors. 

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Billboard shows future

Amy Sargent was driving on the highway with her family when she noticed a billboard advertising Taylor University’s Nursing Program. At that moment, Taylor had never crossed her mind. 

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Phil Collins: reading for relationship

Reading the word of God for a relationship with Jesus all starts with an experience. Art, music, journaling and meditation help students understand the meaning of reading for encountering Christ and are helpful tools that Phil Collins, professor of Christian ministries and director of Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, has utilized in his teaching and understanding of Scripture.

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Students join God’s work in Budapest, Hungary

The goal of the three-week Lighthouse trip to Hungary was one of fellowship and community. Over the course of January, a group of 22 students were led by Julie Borkin, assistant professor of communication and Clifton Davis, director of chapel music and adjunct instructor of music, on a mission trip to Hungary. They immersed themselves in the rich culture of Budapest as they engaged in discipleship opportunities, evangelistic work and community outreach. 

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