In the spring of 1893, White negotiated an agreement between the trustees of the now-named Taylor University and the Upland Land Company.

White was able to find the resources to support Taylor University because of the recent discovery of large deposits of natural gas in the area.

[20] Early in the 1920s, the university added another 80 acres (320,000 m2) to its present location when the Lewis Jones farm was purchased.

[21] In 1992, ninety-nine years after moving to Upland, Taylor University acquired Summit Christian College located in the city of Fort Wayne.

Prior to acquisition by Taylor University, Summit Christian College was affiliated with the Missionary Church.

[22] With the urban setting of the campus in Fort Wayne, the academic programs tended to be more vocational and its student body more non-traditional.

[23] Popular majors included Professional Writing, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Education, English, and Business.

The Taylor University Fort Wayne Falcons participated in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association.

On October 13, 2008, the university announced plans to discontinue traditional undergraduate programs on the Fort Wayne Campus.

On April 26, 2006, Taylor received national attention when a university van was involved in a fatal accident outside Marion, Indiana, while traveling between the Fort Wayne and Upland campuses.

The accident happened when a northbound semi-trailer truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the median and struck the southbound passenger van on I-69.

[25] Senior Laura Van Ryn, who died on the scene, was mistaken for surviving freshman Whitney Cerak.

On April 26, 2008, the second anniversary of the accident, the university dedicated the $2.4 million Memorial Prayer Chapel as a memorial to the victims: students Laurel Erb, Brad Larson, Betsy Smith and Laura Van Ryn, along with Taylor employee Monica Felver.

[33] At this point the authors of the newspaper, Jim Spiegel, Gary Ross, Richard Smith, and Ben Wehling, came forward, apologized for any perceived slights due to distribution, and stated that their goal was to create dialogue about viewpoints they felt were under-represented[34][35] Several open letters were published, with one addressing the newspapers arguments directly,[36] and another criticizing what it saw as the president's harsh response.

At the end of his speech, Pence received a standing ovation, during which the majority of students and faculty that remained stayed silent and seated.

[41] Afterwards, students linked hands and sang the doxology in an attempt to show that even if they have different viewpoints, they can still respect and love each other.

[43] There are 100 undergraduate programs, in 61 majors, with popular focuses including education, business, new media and exercise science.

The Ecuador program is run through the university's Spencer Centre for Global Engagement and is based in Cuenca.

The semester-long, immersion program involves a three-prong partnership with Taylor University, the Universidad del Azuay, and the Arco Church of Cuenca.

[50] Students, faculty and staff are required to sign the "Life Together Covenant" (LTC) upon joining the university.

[51] Community members pledge to adhere to certain standards of conduct and refrain from certain behaviors, including social dancing (excepting marriages taking place off of school property and choreographed or folk dance), premarital sex, homosexuality, smoking, and the consumption of alcohol, with the intention of strengthening the community as a whole.

These groups and their subsequent events and programs play a role the university's goal of "...promoting diversity awareness, social justice, and globally minded Christianity throughout the campus".

Remodeled in 1995, Sickler Hall currently houses the William Taylor Foundation, professional writing department, and alumni and parent relations.

The twin spires of the tower that meet at the apex of the structure symbolize the integration of faith and learning.

In January 2011, the Eichling Aquatics Wing was completed and includes a lap pool and several classrooms and offices.

[59] In 2010, the university began a massive $41.1 million, 137,000-square-foot (12,700 m2) addition to its Nussbuam science education complex on the south-east side of campus.

[63] Samuel Morris Hall, 1990, was completed, and colloquially referred to as “Sammy,” and named in honor of late 19th century African student Samuel Morris and is the university's most modern large-scale residence hall and its largest in terms of square feet.

[79][80] Every year the Friday before final exams, Taylor University has the Silent Night Men's Basketball game.

[99] Taylor university operates a radio station, WTUR, with student-led talk shows, student-selected music, and chapel services.

[100] Taylor University currently has entered into a partnership with and simulcasts WBCL on 87.9, the frequency WTUR used to broadcast on.