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Stefan Brandle appointed

By Sam Maurer · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

Taylor’s President Michael Lindsay appointed Stefan Brandle, co-chair and professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, as the Ronald L. McDaniel Endowed Chair of Computing and System Sciences during chapel on May 3. 

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Election preparations continue at Taylor U.

By Lauren Warner · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

As fall descends upon Indiana, temperatures are cooling, but the election campaigns are heating up. With November approaching, Taylor faculty and students are preparing for the presidential race and the tension it may bring. 

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Marion Health East hosts ribbon cutting

By Samantha Saad · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

After a nearly three-year process, Marion Health East’s Innovation and Medical Campus in Gas City officially opened its services on Monday. On Sept. 15, the hospital hosted an open house, signaling its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and building tours. 

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Improving and extending dining at Taylor

By Annie Meldrum · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

The university and AVI are in the process of resurrecting the food truck that Taylor used for a period of time during COVID. They hope to have it in operation starting in November, at a few different popup locations on campus, offering a variety of foods depending on the day.

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The CIE hosts fall events, introducing Innovibe

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) encourages creativity and collaboration by inviting students of all majors to participate in their fall events. The lineup includes the popular business-pitching event, Trojan Arena; field trips to Shipshewana and Chicago; luncheons with entrepreneurs and more. 

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Taylor University IT Department moves to Nussbaum

By Kenna Hartian · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

In an effort to create a more unified and collaborative space, Taylor University’s Information Technology (IT) department officially moved to the basement of Nussbaum Science Center in May. Previously, the department was split across multiple buildings, including the Nussbaum Science Center, Haakonsen and the Zondervan Library, which housed the Help Desk. 

Benefactors

$10 million gift for School of Business

By Makenna McCord · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

The Cornwall School of Business and Leadership will begin to admit new and returning students. Taylor University received a $10 million gift to fund the new Cornwall School of Business and Leadership.

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Delta Apts. doubles number of units

By Jane' Aubry Page · Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

On-campus apartment life has doubled since the new addition of the Residential Village and Taylor University’s recent purchase of the Delta Apartments. The Delta Apartments was bought in fall 2023, Will Hagen, vice president for strategy and chief of staff, said

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Mike Spaulding steps into the role of Chief of Police

By Enoch Eicher · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

In a transition within the Taylor University Police Department, Mike Spaulding has been appointed as the new Chief of Police, succeeding Jeff Wallace, who retired after 21 years of service. This leadership change marks a new chapter for the university's law enforcement, with Wallace embarking in a new role as a school resource officer at Justice Intermediate School in the Marion Community School District. 

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Horne Academic Center comes to completion

By Karlee Johnson · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

From a blueprint to a groundbreaking, and from a metal skeleton to a furnished building, the long-awaited Horne Academic Center will welcome students this fall semester. The Horne Academic Center is a 45,000-square-foot building that will house the Film and Media Arts program, and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, according to Taylor University’s website.

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Taylor honors 2024 graduates at commencement

By Karlee Johnson · Monday, May 13, 2024

Taylor University plans to celebrate the class of 2024 and recognize three honorary doctorate recipients at this year’s commencement ceremony, scheduled at 10 a.m. on May 18 in the Kesler Student Activities Center.

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'I Love TU' week brings in $1.9 million

By Makenna McCord · Monday, May 13, 2024

Taylor University raised $1.9 million during the annual I Love TU week from April 29 to May 3. This event is Taylor’s largest annual fundraising campaign, with a goal to raise $250,000 over the course of five days.

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TU announces $500 million campaign goal

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

A Taylor University campaign goal of $500 million, of which $275 million has already been raised to fund Taylor Thrives’ strategic plan, was announced Friday, April 26. The ‘Life to the Full’ $500 million campaign is the largest fundraising effort in Taylor University’s 178-year history, Lindsay announced at the President’s Vision Gala April 26.