There's No One Like Chuck Lofton!

From forecasting Midwest weather to experiencing small-town warmth, Chuck Lofton brought his passion for people and storytelling to Taylor University and Upland. His visit was a reminder that even the biggest broadcasts are rooted in genuine connection and local community.

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Explore Taylor with Chuck Lofton!

Indiana "weather guy" legend Chuck Lofton invites you to join him on a personal tour of Taylor University and the town of Upland.

We love being a part of Upland: the small town with a BIG heart!

As Taylor University grows and thrives, we know we're not doing it on our own. Upland is coming with us!

About Taylor University

With 100+ academic programs, Taylor University is proud to be one of the top-ranked Christian liberal arts colleges in the nation. 

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Taaylor University is experiencing record enrollment with growing academic offerings for a wide range of learners. We're celebrating our growth, and looking forward to advancing our mission to equip more men and women to share God's love, grace, and truth to a world in need. 

  • 25 years in the top 5 Midwest Regional Colleges according to US News and World Report
  • #1 in Undergraduate Teaching from US News and World Report
  • #4 Happiest Students from the Princeton Review
  • #13 Best Run College from the Princeton Review
  • #1 Christian college in Indiana from Niche.com
  • Only Christian college in Indiana ranked on the Forbes America's Top Colleges list

About Mainstreet Mile

The Main Street Mile Initiative is a multifaceted plan to develop transformational places and programs along the one-mile corridor that connects Taylor University to downtown Upland, Indiana.

The project is financed in part by a $30 million College and Community Collaboration grant from the Lilly Endowment matched by $70 million in private investment, partnerships, and grants facilitated by Taylor University. 

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Life to the Full: The Campaign for Taylor

Life to the Full: The Campaign for Taylor represents the largest fundraising effort in Taylor’s 180-year history and one of the largest fundraising initiatives ever for a Christian college. We invite alumni, parents, and friends to join this campaign that will have a generational impact on Taylor and the Kingdom of God around the world.

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