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Jameson Chesser leaves the gridiron a champion

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

‘Champion’ is a word sports fans associate with trophies, cups and accolades. For senior running back Jameson Chesser, the word ‘champion’ is an identity or an image to be reflected.

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Upland Public Library celebrates expansion

By Jane' Aubry Page · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

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

By Sadie Maples · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

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

Discipleship assistants begin receiving compensation

By Lauren Warner · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

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

By Makenna McCord · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

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.

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NearSpace Education formally opens new maker space

By Kenna Hartian · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

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

By Anna Mitchell · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

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

New housing units open at Taylor

By Sadie Maples · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

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

By Makenna McCord · Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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

Taylor prepares for commencement

By Enoch Eicher · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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

By Kali Siemers · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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.

'I Love TU' week raises $700,000 for Taylor Fund

By Caleb Harder · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Starting April 28 to May 2, ‘I Love TU’ fundraised approximately $700,000. The Taylor Fund is aimed at benefiting the student experience at Taylor.

A positive light joins the campus police force

By Kali Siemers · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Taylor University police officer, Evan Brutscher, graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on April 25, 2025. Before moving to Upland, Brutscher lived in Brandenburg, Kentucky where he attended the Kentucky Police Academy.

President Lindsay addresses Taylor growth at meeting

By Ben LeBlanc · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

President Lindsay asked 150 upperclassmen to consider moving to apartments this fall to make room for the 697 incoming freshmen in a town hall meeting in Cornwall Auditorium on Tuesday, May 6. The auditorium was so packed two rows of students had to sit on the floor.

Marshal Cassidy provides update

By Caleb Joshua Heffron · Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Upland is looking to move from cars to all SUVs for law enforcement in the city of Upland, Police Marshal James Cassidy said at the Upland Town Council meeting, April 15. The Upland Police Department’s 2014 Chevy Impala was “on the way out,” Cassidy said.

Johnson leads workshop

By Kali Siemers · Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Marketing campaigns went out to the public about a grant-writing workshop at Taylor University hosted by the Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs (OGSP) in April. OGSP dedicates their time and resources to helping staff, faculty and students conduct research.

Taylor auctions off four vans, two trucks and two cars

By Kenna Hartian · Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Taylor University auctioned off four vans, two trucks and two cars in a silent auction that ended April 11. Kerry Shanebrook, the grounds superintendent at Taylor University, said the money from the sales goes into Taylor’s vehicle replacement fund.

Upland leaders create five-year parks and rec master plan

By Lauren Warner · Wednesday, May 14, 2025

As summer approaches, Upland leaders hope to implement a five-year parks and recreation master plan to benefit the town’s blossoming population. The master plan outlines the next five years of construction and maintenance for Upland parks.

Fall 2025 marks another year of record growth

By Ben LeBlanc · Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Taylor administration welcomes another historically large class in fall 2025. The growth requires adjustment from students as parking shifts to the outskirts of campus.

Kaleb Kolpien: Consistent performance and character

By Spencer Smith · Wednesday, May 14, 2025

“You’ll never hear Kaleb talk about himself,” Taylor baseball head coach Kyle Gould said. “You’ll never see him celebrate his personal success. And when your best player behaves that way, everybody does.” Kolpien is now Taylor baseball’s all-time hits leader.