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Student Senate restructures for next school year

With the end of the 2021-22 school year soon approaching, Taylor’s Student Senate announced plans to reconstruct their organization for next year.

U.S. Supreme Court decides to not hear Gordon lawsuit for now

Pulliam donates $120k toward journalism scholarships

Russell B. Pulliam, Indianapolis Star associate editor/columnist, has recently donated $120,000 for journalism scholarships at Taylor University.

Open positions filled for upcoming school year

Recently, President Michael Lindsay announced a number of changes in faculty and administration, which included new hires, position changes and the creation of the Board of Visitors. 

OIP starts group to support adopted students

The Office of Intercultural Programs started a new group that brings together adopted students on campus.  

Senior, faculty awards to take different shape

This past April, an email to faculty announced that the traditional “Honors Chapel” would undergo changes so seniors and faculty receive greater recognition for their achievements.

BSU to host 'Expressions' event this Friday

Downtown Upland building torn down

The building adjacent to Upland Town Hall, located on Main Street, was torn down after it was deemed unsalvageable by the Indiana Historical Society.

Global Need-to-Know

From March 15 to April 15, Taylor University is celebrating Asian Heritage Month.

‘President Lindsay Live’ interview series begins

President Michael Lindsay’s new series entitled “President Lindsay Live,” had its first event on April 6. 

Sutherlands runs for re-election

Ron Sutherland, special assistant to the president, is running for re-election for the Upland Town Council.

High school summer program preparation is underway

 Every year Taylor holds multiple summer programs for high schoolers to come and get a taste of college life including Summer Institute, formerly known as CRAM and Summer Honors, Academic Summer camps and Empower. 

Taylor participates in the Race to Zero Waste

 After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, Taylor University has rejoined the Campus Race to Zero Waste, a national competition in place since 2001. 

Presidential fellows announce "Wonder" event

The Wonder 2022 conference is a student-created event hoping to revitalize Taylor's spiritual lives. 

Campus debate team discusses transgender athletes

 On March 8, Taylor’s Oxford Union Debate Society hosted a conversation discussing the ethicality behind transgender women competing in women’s sports.  

Satisfaction survey gives insight to campus needs

 A satisfaction survey was sent out to the entire student body on Oct. 26 of last fall semester in effort to compare Taylor’s efficacy to other institutions a part of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.  

Taylor names three honorary doctorate recipients

 The Taylor University board of trustees recently announced three honorary doctorates for the university’s 2022 commencement ceremony.  

Envision Film Festival recognizes student projects

This past weekend, March 10-11, Taylor University’s Film & Media Department held their annual Envision Film Festival, highlighting the work of university and high school students.

Mini Scoops: Taylor Tunnels

“Tunnels do exist,” Holloway said. “They were created to provide a pathway for steam/hot water piping that fed all of the buildings on the original areas of campus (north of Ayres).”

Taylor holds week of prayer

Every year Taylor holds the As We Pray initiative, a week dedicated to prayer where parents and alumni pray for the community in specific ways.