AMA Foundation Names Minority Scholars Award Recipients May 29, 2008
The Minority Scholars Awards are given in collaboration with the AMA Minority Affairs Consortium, with support from Pfizer Inc. Recipients of the awards are: Keri Allen University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Elizabeth Alm University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities La Shawna Clark University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Jose Figueroa Harvard Medical School Nevine Hanna David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Marcus Iwane John A. Burns School of Medicine,... (PR Newswire)
Top awards presented at final performance of band May 20, 2008
When the Blackford High School band performed on Wednesday, May, 14 at Taylor University band and choir director, Chuck Gallatin, gave out senior awards for the outstanding senior boy and girl and runner-ups for the 2008 class. The John Philips Sousa Band Award is, according to Gallatin, given to the senior boy and girl who show outstanding leadership, musicianship, and loyalty to the band. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Life lessons learned from Taylor tragedy Apr 22, 2008
President of Taylor University ... At Taylor University, we prize a sense of relentless discovery, searching for truth and applying it for the greater good. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Ceraks remember dark days Apr 16, 2008
It was a verse found underlined in Whitney Cerak s Bible among her personal effects at Taylor University and gave comfort to the Cerak family as its faith was tested during those dark weeks after being told their daughter had been identified as one of five victims from a terrible crash near the Indiana college two years ago. Cerak s parents, Colleen, a Gaylord teacher, and Newell, an associate pastor at Gaylord Evangelical Free Church, sat down with the Herald Times Thursday to talk about the... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Chamber dinner to feature comedy inspired by town of Mayberry Apr 15, 2008
The community is invited to the Hartford City Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and dinner on Wednesday, April 23 at Taylor University ... Dinner will be included and the meal will be provided by the Taylor University Dining Commons. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Personnel Announcement Apr 3, 2008
Mr. Hoagland received his bachelor's degree from Taylor University and his master. s degrees from the University of Virginia. (White House News Releases)
Book buzz: Kellerman, 'green' gals and a tragic twist Apr 3, 2008
In April 2006, two students from Taylor University in Upland, Ind. were in a traffic accident that left five dead. (USA Today -- Life)
Bliss: Whitney's story a true miracle Apr 2, 2008
A passenger van carrying 5 students and 1 teacher from the small Christian college of Taylor University was sideswiped by a semi that had crossed the median line of a freeway in Indiana. Only pictures can explain the devastating effects of the crash, as all but one of the passengers in the van had died. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Back from the dead Mar 27, 2008
Why did she survive the wreck on April 26, 2006, when four fellow students and a staff member from Taylor University in Upland, Ind. did not. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Stunning identity mix-up leaves family mourning wrong girl Mar 26, 2008
Why did she survive the wreck on April 26, 2006, when four fellow students and a staff member from Taylor University in Upland, USA, did not. "I still don't get that," Cerak writes in Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Matt Lauers interview: The Ceraks, Van Ryns tell their story Mar 26, 2008
Lauer, who was in Gaylord last month to visit with the Ceraks, interviews the family as well as the parents of Laura Van Ryn, the Taylor University student who died in the April 2006 accident. For five weeks, authorities and the families believed it was 19-year-old Whitney Cerak who died in that crash. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Local College Student Missing In Ecuador Found Mar 25, 2008
18-year-old Luke Dornon, of Middletown, went to Ecuador for spring break with classmates from Taylor University. Taylor is just north of Indianapolis. (WKRC.com, OH)
Student From Ohio Disappears in Ecuador Mar 25, 2008
Luke Dornon of Middletown is a freshman at Taylor University in Upland, Ind ... Taylor University is about 45 miles southwest of Fort Wayne, Ind. (Newsmax)
Judge Okays School Ban On Female Teachers Mar 22, 2008
Professor Sheri Klouda poses in a classroom at Taylor University in Upland, Ind ... Sheri Klouda, now a professor at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. (CBS News)
Alum opens up about alcoholism Mar 21, 2008
When she attended a Christian college in Indiana - Taylor University - where there was no smoking, drinking or even dancing, she felt even more misunderstood and disconnected than she did in high school. "I'm so much smarter than these cornfield people. No one understands me," McGuigan remembered thinking. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Champs return Mar 20, 2008
Palmer Muntz, Taylor University Fort Wayne wrote on Mar 19, 2008 7:12 AM:" Congratulations, Oregon Tech! You are a class act program and I will always be a fan of the Hustlin' Owls. You are what college sports should be about. ". Darin wrote on Mar 18, 2008 9:34 PM:" Congratulations, Hustlin' Owls on your second national championship! This community is very proud of your accomplishments - both on and off the court. A national championship, NAIA Division II player of the year, NAIA Division II... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
'Mistaken Identity ” Two Families One Survivor, Unwavering Hope' Mar 1, 2008
Her Taylor University classmate Laura Van Ryn died and was buried in Gaylord under the mistaken belief she was Whitney ... The Taylor University student has been in Ireland since January as part of a study abroad program offered through the college ... The case of mistaken identity for the two families began with an April 26, 2006 crash near the college, when a semitractor truck crashed into a Taylor University van on I-69, killing four students and one school employee. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
UMass Soccer's Stu Amick Selected To U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team Feb 21, 2008
University of Massachusetts - Official Athletic Site - Men's Soccer. Amick one of 23 players selected to team. (Umassathletics.com)
FRITZ NEIGHBOR: Diamond in the rough discovered in football hotbed Feb 11, 2008
His father played hoops at tiny Taylor University in Upland, Ind. before joining the Army in 1983 and meeting his wife, Army athletic hall of famer Alma Jo Cobb, on a basketball court in Fort Hood, Texas, in 1985. (Missoulian, MT)
More of this story Feb 8, 2008
34; Taylor University (Ind. 27; Evergreen State College (Wash. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
You Are Here Jan 12, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. Saturday, January 12, 2008. (Washington Journal, IA)
UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program to Award $300,000 to Students with Crohn's Disease Jan 11, 2008
Recipients were considered based on their applications, personal essays, and letters of recommendation and include: -- Alex Akers, University of California, Los Angeles -- Stephanie Bachas-Daunert, Princeton University -- Samuel Barnes, University of Utah -- Brittni Bryant, Auburn University -- Nikelia Chisolm, Teachers College, Columbia University -- Lisa Clavel, Peninsula College -- Jessica Cope, University of California, Santa Barbara -- Jordan Fifer, Virginia Western Community College --... (PR Newswire)
Juniors could be in center of season opener for Trojans Nov 20, 2007
I think the kids are ready to go now, said the former Greenville College and Taylor University assistant coach now starting his second season at Taylorville. They are ready to play a game. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New Dinosaur Found in Basement of British Museum Nov 20, 2007
Send news tip to FOXNews. Monday, November 19, 2007. (Fox News)
Newfound dinosaur dubbed 'alien sauropod' Nov 20, 2007
$7 online stock buys. Newfound dinosaur dubbed 'alien sauropod. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Field Hockey Collects Post-Season Honors Nov 15, 2007
The Official Site of Demon Deacon Athletics. NFHCA Names Seven Deacs to All-Region Team. (Wakeforestsports.com)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL OPINION: Area grads show room for growth in season debut Nov 3, 2007
BENOCK. The 6-2 sophomore guard and former Meade County standout came off the bench to score three points and grab one rebound in 17 minutes in his first game with the Tigers after transferring from Taylor University. Benock did more-and-more as the game went on, but played a little out of control at times. (News Enterprise Online)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Campbellsville trio looks forward to playing Pettigrew Nov 1, 2007
Benock, a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard, started his college career at Taylor University in Indiana before transferring to Campbellsville, which is a little more than 90 miles from his Battletown home. I knew at Campbellsville, the style of play was what I was looking for and it s close to home, Benock said. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
For JSU fans, plenty of reasons to smile Oct 28, 2007
"These Tigers are playing for a championship; two years ago, the Tigers were just playing out the string.If all that doesn't make Jackson State fans feel better about Saturday's homecoming win, then consider this:James Bell now coaches at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Bell's first Taylor team finished 1-9.His second Taylor team is 2-6, has lost four in a row and has given up 215 points in those four blowout losses.Sound familiar?Happy homecoming. Contact Rick Cleveland at - - - - - - - - Use... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Stephenson County hires new attorneys Oct 13, 2007
McClanathan graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Ind. with degrees in political science and biblical literature. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The librarian: Ruhama Bahr Sep 25, 2007
She wasn t sure what to do with her life, studied history at Taylor University near Muncie, Ind. because she liked it, and worked in the school archives. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Blue Devils dual-threat, Dombrowski keeps busy with football, soccer Sep 22, 2007
He definitely has a future in college football, said Gaylord football coach William Cleaver, who played at Taylor University and coached at the University of Illinois. (Division I) remains to be seen, but if he continues to progress the way he has, he ll have a chance. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Sep 17, 2007
Culver-Stockton University (28-25) and Taylor University (36-18). In the win over Taylor, Quincy had 518 yards of offense and four touchdowns. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Someone to talk to: Community Chaplain begins service in EUP Sep 16, 2007
They have two children: Ben, who works with EMS services in Indiana, and Corrine, who's a sophomore at Taylor University ... Koenemann has an extensive background in counseling, including a B.A. in Biblical Counseling from the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and a B.S. in Pastoral Ministries from Taylor University; he received his Certificate of Ordination from Missionary Church, and he's currently working on his Master's Degree with AACC.. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Scott commends the technology at Blackford Schools Aug 18, 2007
Scott comes to BHS after six years teaching and coaching women s basketball at Taylor University. She compares being an administrator to teaching and coaching. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Truck driver sentenced to four years in wreck that killed five from Taylor Aug 16, 2007
He was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 14 in Jay County Circuit Court, Portland, on a guilty plea for the April 26, 2006 crash that killed four Taylor University students and one employee, Monica Felver of Hartford City ... Spencer s semitrailer collided with the Taylor University van on I 69 as students and staff were on their way back to the Upland campus from Fort Wayne. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Trucker in mistaken ID crash gets prison Aug 15, 2007
Spencers semitrailer collided with a Taylor University van on April 26, 2006, as students and staff returned to the Upland campus. Authorities said Spencer had fallen asleep at the wheel after failing to take required rest breaks. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Welcome to the New School Aug 15, 2007
Youngblood, who was hired from Taylor University (Ind. as Bolstorff's heir apparent and spent one season as assistant head coach, has installed new schemes on offense and defense. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Truck driver to serve 4-year prison term Aug 15, 2007
Michigan truck driver Robert Spencer will serve a sentence of four years in prison for the deaths of five Taylor University students and staff and injuries to four others, including Gaylord resident Whitney Cerak, in an April, 26, 2006 crash ... The accident occurred about 10 miles north of Taylor University on I-69 as students and staff were on their way back to the campus from Fort Wayne. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Spencer's court documents Aug 15, 2007
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Employees of county to get 3% hike Aug 4, 2007
New laws following the misidentification by Grant County coroner s office personnel of a Taylor University student killed in a truck/van accident on I-69 require more training for coroners. Copyright. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Foundation awards $20,000 in scholarships Aug 4, 2007
Morgan Hunt, GHS, received the Jesse G. and Violett S. Butcher Vocational Scholarship; she will attend Taylor University majoring in art ... Rebecca Thompson, GHS, received an Education Committee Scholarship from Hole-In-One Golf Coupon Books; she will attend Taylor University and major in elementary education. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Murphy's Indy role: Tradition Jul 29, 2007
You're required to like the old way of doing things, otherwise you're a traitor or something," he said with good humor.Murphy also gets to work alongside the youngest of the three sons his 50-year marriage to wife Barbara has produced. Marlin "Moose" Murphy, 44, is a member of the fire crew and continuing a family tradition dating back to 1962 when his dad was a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind., and worked as an usher so he could see the 500 for free.The younger Murphy hopes he gets... (Florida Today)
Corey Laster Added to Bucknell Women's Basketball Staff Jul 20, 2007
Laster, who is a 1993 graduate of Taylor University, helped orchestrate an impressive eight-win turnaround during his two years as the Yellow Jackets' head coach. After posting a 6-20 record his first campaign, Defiance improved to 14-11 last year when four players earned all-conference recognition, including Rookie of the Year. (Bucknellbison.com)
Saving the scrolls Jun 29, 2007
Digital imaging has also democratized scroll science and scholarship, said Tyler Williams, an assistant professor of the Old Testament and Hebrew Bible at Taylor University College in Canada. In the early days, almost nobody could see the actual scrolls or even the photos, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cigarette tax hike, stronger seat belt rules among new laws Jun 26, 2007
None of those methods was used after a crash in April 2006 that killed four students and a staff member from Taylor University. After the wreck, the Grant County coroner's office said Whitney Cerak had died and that classmate Laura VanRyn was severely injured. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Taylor University instructors spoke to Rotarians Jun 14, 2007
John and Kathy Bruner spoke to the Rotarians about the film-making program at Taylor University. The Bruners teach in the communications department, with their area of expertise being media communications. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Randall Rice Jun 7, 2007
or the Alumni Association, Taylor University - Fort Wayne (Ind. Campus, 1025 W. Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46807. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Rebel Pair Named All-Region Jun 1, 2007
UNLV Rebels - The Official Athletic Site for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Current time in Las Vegas 4:14 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007. (Unlvrebels.com)
Plea hearing Tuesday for May 31, 2007
(AP) - A trucker accused of causing a crash that killed four students and a staff member from Taylor University faces possible prison sentences of two years to eight years for the most serious charges against him. Robert F. Spencer, 38, of Canton Township, Mich. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Trucker Pleads Guilty In Deadly Crash May 30, 2007
(AP) A Michigan truck driver pleaded guilty Tuesday to reckless homicide for a highway wreck that killed four Taylor University students, including two from Illinois, and a staff member last year ... A spokesman for Taylor University, in Upland, said the school would not comment on the legal issues but supports all the families involved. (CBS News)
Taylor University Memorial Prayer Chapel to be constructed May 30, 2007
Taylor University officials are working to raise 1 ... believe this new prayer chapel will become one of the really special places on our campus, said Dr. Eugene B. Habecker, Taylor University president. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Taylor University: Truck driver pleeads guilty to 9 felony charges May 30, 2007
The truck driver responsible for the deaths of five Taylor University students and staff April 26, 2006 and injury to four others pleaded guilty to nine felony counts against him Tuesday ... which stemmed from the fatal crash on I-69, approximately 10 miles north of Taylor University. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
• Taylor University plans memorial for crash victims May 27, 2007
Taylor University plans memorial for crash victims ... - Taylor University plans to build a memorial prayer chapel to honor four students and a staff member who died in a traffic collision more than a year ago. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The wizard of Shrek May 21, 2007
Hong Kong-born Cheung is a graduate of Pratt Institute, New York (with a masters of fine arts in computer graphics) and Taylor University, Indiana (where he took his first degree in computer science). Cheung joined the DreamWorks animation team in 1995 and worked on the studios first full-length computer-animated feature film, Antz (1998). (New Straits Times)
Taylor University recalls victims of deadly crash, ID mix-up Apr 27, 2007
Four Taylor University students and a staff member died April 26, 2006, when their van collided with a semitrailer on Interstate 69 as they were en route back to campus from Fort Wayne. Among those killed were two women from Illinois, Elizabeth Smith of Mount Zion and Laurel Erb of St. Charles. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Thursday, April 26 Apr 27, 2007
Taylor University Community will have a Service of Remembering ction, at 7pm in Rediger Chapel/Auditorium directed toward the grieving families, students, staff and faculty for the tragic loss of life in the crash that occurred one year ago today. The public is invited to attend. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Crash kills 8 on road where 20 have died since 2005 Apr 27, 2007
Those crashes, plus two involving semitrailers on Interstate 69 - one a year ago that killed four Taylor University students and a staff member and one April 19 that killed the daughter of state Sen. Timothy Skinner - prompted a call for action from state lawmakers Thursday. (Concord Monitor)
Snyder tours Blackford County with her musical talent Apr 21, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, at Taylor University. The dinner is open to the public and promises to be a fun evening. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Board of Directors Promotes Richard R. Sawyer Chief Financial Officer of Tower Financial Corporation Apr 20, 2007
He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Taylor University, Upland, and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a member of the National Association of Realtors. ABOUT THE COMPANY. (Primezone Releases)
Steel Dynamics Announces Changes in Management Structure Designed to Support Future Growth Initiatives Apr 17, 2007
Wagler earned a B.S. degree in accounting and systems analysis from Taylor University and is a Certified Public Accountant. She joined Steel Dynamics in 1998 in corporate finance and accounting and had previous experience as an auditor with Ernst. (PR Newswire)
Memorial service at Taylor will recognize the life of Monica Felver, others who died in interstate crash Apr 13, 2007
- Taylor University has scheduled a memorial observance to mark the one-year anniversary of an accident last year that killed four students and a dining services staff member ... They were returning to campus from the Taylor University Fort Wayne campus where they had assisted in preparations for a banquet scheduled for the next day. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Defense plans expert review of deadly Taylor crash Mar 27, 2007
(AP) - A judge approved money for an expert to aid the defense of a truck driver accused of falling asleep at the wheel and causing a collision that killed for Taylor University students and Hartford City resident Monica Felver. Subscribe today to get the rest of the story. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Read More... Mar 16, 2007
He has had contact from Indiana University Southeast as well as Taylor University in Indiana. The other two senior starters on the team were Jason Smith and Wes Brown while seniors Josh O'Daniel and Korey Kearney came off the bench. (Sheperdsville Pioneer News, KY)
Top two teams reach NAIA semifinals Mar 12, 2007
"Cedarville, like Indiana Wesleyan a No. 1 tournament seed, had to fight back from a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat Taylor, another of the talented Indiana squads from the Mid-Central Conference, in a quarterfinal.Had Taylor advanced, it would have created an interesting scenario. Taylor is located only 12 miles from Marion, Ind., the site of the Indiana Wesleyan campus. Moreover, Brooks graduated from Taylor University and spent time as an assistant coach in the men's program.Cedarville,... (Sioux City Journal)
