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Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Taylor's ROTC program thrives

By Sadie Maples · Monday, March 9, 2026

Taylor University’s Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program started in 2023 with a single cadet; now it’s base of operations for the Taylor and Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) ROTC programs as of Fall 2025. 

Prospective students are no longer required to submit application deposits

Taylor changes deposit policy

By Lauren Warner · Monday, March 9, 2026

Taylor University’s updated deposit policy requires admitted students to put more “skin in the game” to save their spot in the incoming class, Holly Whitby, vice president for Enrollment and Marketing, said.

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U.S. carries out attack on Iran

By Kenna Hartian · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The U.S. attacked Iran the morning of Feb. 28, launching a massive and ongoing military operation, World News Groupreported. The assault killed Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with many senior leaders of the Iranian government.

New scholarships will hopefully increase ROTC admittance.

ROTC scholarships return

By Sadie Maples · Monday, March 2, 2026

Two months ago, if students asked Scott Oleson, academic advisor at Taylor University and leader of Taylor’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, about the trajectory of the program, he wouldn’t have expressed the optimism he feels today.

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Rend Collective comes to TU

By Caleb Harder · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Christian music group Rend Collective is coming to Taylor Feb. 21. Tickets cost $15 for students and $30 for general admission. 

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TU Theatre keeps the show going

By Sadie Maples · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

During Shrek the Musical’s Nov. 14 performance, one of the wall arches protruding from both sides of the stage fell off its track mid-performance.