Funny reviews help engage consumers, fueling impulse buys − to a point, study shows

By Sunil Wattal

“Consumers may enjoy reading funny or sarcastic online product reviews, but does it influence what they buy? 

That’s the question my...

Philadelphia bars hold watch parties for presidential debate

By Trish Hartman

At Temple University, college students also studied the debate closely. 
"For the first time for many students, this is the first time they'...

‘Ignorant,’ ‘selfish,’ ‘persuasive’: Latina college students share their thoughts on Trump, Harris

By Ana Cabrera

In Pennsylvania, Ana Cabrera sat with a group of Latina college students at Temple University to get their thoughts on this presidential election...

Philadelphia-area colleges, universities holding watch parties for Harris-Trump debate

By Wakisha Bailey

 Temple University is also planning a watch party on campus.  
"This is a very important election of course, but also recognizing that a lot...

Colleges confirm advocates’ worst fears after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

By Lexi Lonas

 “This is about what people anticipated when the Supreme Court decision came down last summer, in part because affirmative action was a tool among...

Sonia Sanchez talks about writing, the presidential election, and being a ‘BaddDDD’ sister at 90

By Elizabeth Wellington

 The world-renowned poet, activist and agitator taught English at the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1970s alongside the father of...

5 Surprising Habits That Could Actually Make Acid Reflux Worse, According to Dietitians

By Allison Knott

 “Acid reflux, often known as heartburn, happens when stomach acid travels back up into the esophagus, causing a burning feeling in the chest or...

The NFL goes to Brazil as part of global push

By Savannah Peters

 The NFL is by far the most lucrative sports league in the U.S. So, why is it courting new fans overseas? “Because they want to stay that way,”...

Report describes inhumane conditions in Pennsylvania’s largest immigration detention center

By Peter Hall

Based on interviews with 70 people being held at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Clearfield County, the report released Wednesday by the...

Japan PM candidate Taro Kono risks sinking campaign with nuclear sub plan to counter China

By Julian Ryall

 Hiromi Murakami, a professor of political science at the Tokyo campus of Temple University, agreed that the issue should arguably not be nearly...

Why the Eagles are playing in Brazil

By Mike D'Onofrio

 Rick Ridall, a sports management expert at Temple University, said in a news release that he envisions the NFL expanding to Europe by 2030. 

How Much Screen Time Should Toddlers Have? None, Sweden Says.

By Amelia Nierenberg

 “The most educational thing is another human being—who is not looking at a phone,” said Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a senior fellow at the Brookings...

States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most

By Adam McCann

Joshua Mask, Temple University economics professor, was cited as an expert in this article on states where unemployment claims are decreasing the...

We know what works to reduce smoking. Why don’t more physicians offer these treatments? | Expert Opinion

By Dr. Jamie L. Garfield

 “We know what works: Evidence shows what kinds of treatment and clinician intervention can increase a person’s odds of quitting. Behavioral...

Fake ads in Philly falsely claim the Eagles are endorsing Kamala Harris

By Hayden Mitman, David Chang and Lauren Mayk

 “That had all the hallmarks of fake news," Sunil Wattal, associate dean of Temple University's Fox School of Business, told NBC10. "I mean it’s...

As new semester gets underway, Temple cites drop in crime alongside new crime-fighting measures

By Susan Snyder

Temple says it’s the first university in the commonwealth to employ license plate-reading cameras that will make it easier to spot a stolen...

7 Sneaky Habits That Can Cause Heart Problems

By Julia Ries

Daniel Edmundowicz, the chief of cardiology at Temple University Hospital, said that people often think they are eating a healthy, balanced diet...

‘Black Like That,’ a new Temple art exhibit bridges Black history and contemporary life

By Nate File

 In a city teeming with history, a new art exhibit seeks to remind Philadelphians: Not everyone’s history has been equally included in the city’s...

WHYY, StoryCorps and Temple University partner to celebrate stories of Black joy

Hank heads to temple to learn more about the debut of Brightness in Black.

“Brightness in Black” program launches telling stories of black joy in Philadelphia with mobile tour

By Jennifer Lewis Hall, Victor Muniz Rosa

It’s a focus on storytelling that seeks to preserve Black narratives for generations to come. A partnership with WHYY, Temple University and...

Why restaurant self-service kiosks can actually result in customers ordering less food

By Lu Lu and Wangoo Lee

“When restaurant customers order from a self-service kiosk while a line forms behind them, they feel rushed, prompting them to buy less and stick...

How a Temple University police officer inspired some Philadelphia high school students to go to college

By Raymond Strickland, Tom Gardiner

 It was an emotional reunion for Temple University student Avaeh Harrison and her mentor Leroy Wimberly. The two came together on campus after...

While You’re Celebrating Labor Day … I’ll be biking hundreds of miles to raise funds for lung cancer patients

By John Matthews

“It was Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, and my mom was a week away from dying of lung cancer. She had been battling this disease for the past nine months...

Temple University’s marching band will perform at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Beatrice Forman

Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band already has their Thanksgiving plans on lock for 2025.

The group announced Sunday that it was...

As Acme parent company defends $24.6 billion merger in court, Temple researcher challenges anti-trust concerns

By Conner Barkon

The Federal Trade Commission is trying to block the proposed $24.6 billion merger of grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons, Acme’s parent company,...