A thriving campus and local community will make Taylor an even better place to live, work, and study. Pursuing creative partnerships with local community leaders and private investors will lead to a robust ecosystem of care that will develop and strengthen our community. A $30 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. coupled with $24.5 million received in public and private investment propels the Main Street Mile Initiative.
By promoting creative business ventures and new ministry endeavors, Taylor will contribute to job growth and economic development in our local community and worldwide.
$75M
As of November 2024
$115M Goal
Spurring Economic and Community Development
Taylor University was awarded $30 million through an initiative of Lilly Endowment called, College and Community Collaboration. Taylor University and the Town of Upland will partner in a comprehensive renewal project titled the Main Street Mile Initiative.
The grant—the largest donation in Taylor’s history—will help spur economic and community development in Upland, Grant County, and the wider region. It will draw private and public dollars to Upland for a total investment of more than $100 million over five years.
Thanks to generous donors like you, we have secured funds to support these impactful projects.
Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Leveraging tools and creativity to solve societal problems collaboratively.
Classroom Technology, IT Infrastructure
Strategic investments to improve security, secure cost savings, and streamline work.
Incremental improvements to the Health Center and investments that benefit our community and students in the health professions.
Create a plan for WBCL to support the larger work of the University.
READI Grant Paves Way for New Housing, Infrastructure Improvements in Upland
The grant was awarded to Taylor University and 1846 Enterprises as part of the $100 million Main Street Mile Initiative that is revitalizing the Town of Upland.
Major Milestone: Taylor University hits $300 million toward $500 million “Life to the Full” Campaign
Growing college of 2,000+ students making unprecedented investments in both campus and surrounding community of Upland, Indiana.
Chuck and Lisa Surack Make Second Gift to Life to the Full Campaign
Taylor University has received a significant pledge from Charles “Chuck” and Lisa Surack of Fort Wayne for Life to the Full, the Campaign for Taylor.
Transforming a Town, Igniting a Community
Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded Taylor University $30 million that will enable the Main Street Mile Initiative. The largest donation in Taylor’s history, the grant will help spur development in Upland, Grant County, and beyond.
Taylor University Releases Plan to Invest $100 Million on Campus, Additional Investments for Local Community
Taylor University has released an innovative and future-looking Master Plan outlining a significant slate of investments that will be made on its Upland, Indiana campus over the next five years.
WBCL 90.3 Rated Number 1 Radio Station in Fort Wayne
WBCL 90.3, a radio ministry of Taylor University, received the title of most-listened-to radio station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, by Nielsen ratings.
Taylor University Secures $250,000 Planning Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
The grant will help the University seek up to $25 million in additional funding to support transformational work in the community of Upland and Grant County.
Exercise Science Majors Help Kids Live Well
Junior Ian Hunt began working with pediatric clients in the Live Well program as a freshman, first presented research at a kinesiology conference as a sophomore, and isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
READI Grant Paves Way for New Housing, Infrastructure Improvements in Upland
The grant was awarded to Taylor University and 1846 Enterprises as part of the $100 million Main Street Mile Initiative that is revitalizing the Town of Upland.
Major Milestone: Taylor University hits $300 million toward $500 million “Life to the Full” Campaign
Growing college of 2,000+ students making unprecedented investments in both campus and surrounding community of Upland, Indiana.
Chuck and Lisa Surack Make Second Gift to Life to the Full Campaign
Taylor University has received a significant pledge from Charles “Chuck” and Lisa Surack of Fort Wayne for Life to the Full, the Campaign for Taylor.
Transforming a Town, Igniting a Community
Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded Taylor University $30 million that will enable the Main Street Mile Initiative. The largest donation in Taylor’s history, the grant will help spur development in Upland, Grant County, and beyond.
Taylor University Releases Plan to Invest $100 Million on Campus, Additional Investments for Local Community
Taylor University has released an innovative and future-looking Master Plan outlining a significant slate of investments that will be made on its Upland, Indiana campus over the next five years.
WBCL 90.3 Rated Number 1 Radio Station in Fort Wayne
WBCL 90.3, a radio ministry of Taylor University, received the title of most-listened-to radio station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, by Nielsen ratings.
Taylor University Secures $250,000 Planning Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
The grant will help the University seek up to $25 million in additional funding to support transformational work in the community of Upland and Grant County.
Exercise Science Majors Help Kids Live Well
Junior Ian Hunt began working with pediatric clients in the Live Well program as a freshman, first presented research at a kinesiology conference as a sophomore, and isn’t slowing down anytime soon.