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On his first day of school, new Temple president John Fry meets with public safety staff and gets an update on enrollment
By Susan Snyder
Midday Friday John A. Fry’s wife texted him: “How goes it, Owl?” “So far, so good!” Fry responded. It was the first day of school for Fry, who...
Lacking power, Supreme Court’s liberals find voice in dissent
By JOHN KRUZEL
According to Rachel Rebouché, dean of Temple University Beasley School of Law, some of the dissent’s warnings are now playing out as predicted....
What should business owners look for in a diversity educator? Philly experts share their tips.
By Erin Arvedlund
“If you’re in a place with a lot of cosmopolitan transplants, then being a cosmopolitan transplant doesn’t matter so much,” said Robin Kolodny, a...
How one community college is helping students through the housing crisis
By Barbara Shelly
In a 2020 survey by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, based at Temple University in Philadelphia, 52% of community college...
Temple, Penn, and other Philly-area universities relax masking but stick with vaccine requirements for fall semester
By Susan Snyder
Next Friday, thousands of Temple University students will participate in the time-honored tradition of Convocation, and for the first time since...
Exit interview: Dean Ronald Anderson on what’s next for Temple Fox School Of Business
By KRISTY BLEIZEFFER
On Tuesday, Temple University announced its current business school dean, Ronald Anderson, will step down in June 2023 and return...
Backing away from BBLs
By Kylie Gilbert
“Cosmetic procedures are elective, not necessary, and the benefits of them are often more psychological than functional,” says David Sarwer,...
Temple University’s business school dean to step down next year
By Susan Snyder
Ronald C. Anderson, who stepped in to lead Temple University’s Fox School of Business after a rankings scandal unfolded in 2018, will step down...
Ask the Experts: Military Credit Card Perks & Special Programs
By Dennis Martin
"I recommend military members, and all other customers, conduct their own research on financial institutions and companies that provide credit...
With or without federal student loan forgiveness, colleges must tackle affordability crisis, experts say
By Jessica Dickler
Increasingly, high school students are rethinking the value of a four-year degree. Many now say it’s just not worth the sky-high cost. “More and...
As 2024 LS polls approach, Oppn parties are chopping and changing strategy
By Aditi Phadnis
Adam Ziegfeld, associate professor of political science at Temple University in Philadelphia, says: “The BJP and Congress might not like it.”
Temple leaders visited the Middle East to learn new ways to combat antisemitism, foster partnerships
By Susan Snyder
Temple University’s top leaders took a 10-day trip to the Middle East to foster relations with universities, visit historic religious sites, and ...
Addicted to exercise
By Elizabeth B. Krieger
“It’s a control thing,” says Michael Sachs, professor in the Department of Physical Education at Temple University and a specialist in exercise ...
US will not allow China to isolate Taiwan, Pelosi says in Tokyo
By SETH ROBSON AND HANA KUSUMOTO
China’s missile tests give Kishida ammunition for his goal of significantly boosting Japan’s military budget, according to Jeff Kingston, a...
How Biden’s Response To Monkeypox Reflects Crisis Management Lessons Learned From Covid
By Edward Segal
“The lessons learned about how to communicate about both HIV and COVID-19 are important to understand how to respond to monkeypox, trying to be...
An animal tranquilizer is making street drugs even more dangerous
By Martha Bebinger
“We’re certainly seeing a lot more wounds, and we’re seeing some severe wounds,” said Joe D’Orazio, the director of medical toxicology and ...
How a Kansas City area community college is helping students handle the housing crisis
By Barbara Shelly
In a 2020 survey by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, based at Temple University in Philadelphia, 52% of community college...
Unstructured, longer play time called key to early learning
By Kara Arundel
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, professor of psychology at Temple University and a senior fellow at Brookings Institution, said helping teachers and parents...
Eighth Louisiana homeowners insurer goes under, stranding 10,300 policyholders
By MICHAEL FINCH II
Martin Grace, a business professor who studies insurance at Temple University, said that in addition to poorly capitalized insurers, Florida is...
Monkeypox public health emergency declared: What you need to know
By Bob Brooks
Sarah Bass of the College of Public Health at Temple University said declaring a public health emergency will prep the nation, especially in...
Spiraling rents are wreaking havoc on college students seeking housing for the fall
By Jon Marcus
Many students were on the sidelines even before these fares increased. More than a quarter of those at community colleges and 16% at four-year...
Peripheral neuropathy common in patients with idiopathic, diabetic gastroparesis
By Kristen Dowd
“Diabetic gastroparesis is associated with peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy,” Henry P. Parkman, professor of medicine and...
Philly surgeon who cares for gun violence victims pushes for laws against assault weapons
By Nina Baratti
A top surgeon with the Temple University Health System who regularly works with gunshot victims is calling for what she calls more sensible...
Photography exhibit at Temple University features historic African American beach in Atlantic City
By FRANKI RUDNESKY
A new exhibition that’s currently on display at Temple University highlights a historic Atlantic City summer destination for...
Abortion rights supporters and opponents look for lessons from the Kansas vote
By Becky Sullivan
Campaign tactics that work in Kansas may not be right for a swing state like Michigan or Florida, said Rachel Rebouché, a professor...
Temple Women’s Basketball Team Reacts To WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Sentencing To Russian Prison
By Marcella Baietto
The Temple women’s basketball team says they’re shocked after hearing the news. Head Coach Diane Richardson’s adopted daughter is Griner’s...