Dear Taylor family, It is with humble gratitude we announce this is Taylor’s final Covid-19 update. Countless hours of research, information gathering, meeting, and debating were poured into maintaining the best possible educational experience for our students and caring well for everyone in our community throughout the past 2+ years. While global culture was oftenContinue reading “Update: November 1, 2022”
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Update: December 17, 2021
Dear Taylor family, Today is the last day of exam week. As the semester closes, we want to say a special word of thank you to the entire Taylor community to their commitment to keeping our campus as safe as possible. We are grateful for your partnership in this important work. We look forward toContinue reading “Update: December 17, 2021”
Update: October 1, 2021
Dear Taylor family, Campus and Grant County Covid-19 cases have continued to decline. Therefore, Taylor University leadership endorsed the PeRT recommendation to allow the mask mandate for larger venues to expire. PeRT will continue to monitor campus and county cases and make adjustments as necessary. We continue to encourage people with health or other concerns to wearContinue reading “Update: October 1, 2021”
Update: August 31, 2021
Dear Taylor campus community, First, we are so pleased to welcome you back to campus. As always, the PeRT team is committed to doing all we can to keep our community safe while also balancing a desire to maintain a robust, on-campus experience. We are grateful for a good result to date, with just a small handfulContinue reading “Update: August 31, 2021”
August 20, 2021
Dear Campus Community, As we eagerly anticipate the start of the fall semester, we acknowledge the rising number of Covid-19 cases in our area. We care deeply about both the safety of our community and the preservation of a robust campus experience and have worked—and prayed—diligently as we have sought to honor the Lord inContinue reading “August 20, 2021”
Update: April 5, 2021
While the State of Indiana mask mandate ends April 6, Grant County health officials have extended the mask mandate for higher education. Therefore, Taylor University strongly recommends masks in all indoor locations. Academic buildings, administrative buildings, and Chapel will continue to require masks. This means masks are required except in residence halls, dining areas (following restaurant guidance), physical activity (e.g., KSAC),Continue reading “Update: April 5, 2021”
Update: March 30, 2021
Dear Campus Community, As part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), Taylor will be distributing relief funds to all degree-seeking students who are eligible for federal financial aid. I wanted you to be aware of Taylor’s cooperation with this federal program and the means of distribution for students. According to the Department ofContinue reading “Update: March 30, 2021”
Update: March 24, 2021
Dear Campus Community, First of all, please let me thank each of you for your perseverance through a challenging year. We are all encouraged as we move forward in the spring semester, thankful to have marked the completion of the fall semester and Interterm on campus. Your ongoing cooperation and support of our community guidelinesContinue reading “Update: March 24, 2021”
Update: March 16, 2021
Dear Campus Community, Thank you once again for all you are doing to help Taylor persevere in the midst of COVID-19. We are all thankful for the hope of better weather that will allow us to move some activities outdoors in the coming weeks. Grant County, the State of Indiana, and neighboring states have beenContinue reading “Update: March 16, 2021”
Update: January 15, 2021
After careful review of the current COVID-19 student testing program, universal testing will conclude today, January 15. We knew the first two weeks were crucial to mitigate the spread of the virus when we announced the universal testing plan for Interterm. We care deeply for all members of our community and are especially mindful howContinue reading “Update: January 15, 2021”