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Temple President John Fry inducted into the American Philosophical Society
Temple President John Fry inducted into the American Philosophical Society
Temple President John Fry inducted into the American Philosophical Society

Temple President John Fry inducted into the American Philosophical Society

by Steve Orbanek
November 20
Throughout his career, Temple University President John Fry has built a reputation as a nationally recognized higher education leader and innovative urban planner. In
Annual Innovative Idea Competition encourages Temple community to think big
Annual Innovative Idea Competition encourages Temple community to think big
Annual Innovative Idea Competition encourages Temple community to think big

Annual Innovative Idea Competition encourages Temple community to think big

by Ethan Duer
November 20
The community at Temple University doesn't just support innovation; it fosters an environment that strives for it. In such a setting, the next generation of entrepreneurs
Temple student Ray Epstein was finalist for prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Temple student Ray Epstein was finalist for prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Temple student Ray Epstein was finalist for prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Temple student Ray Epstein was finalist for prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

by Steve Orbanek
November 18
Just months after earning the prestigious Truman Scholarship, Temple University's Ray Epstein continues to make her mark at the university. The senior dual major was
A series of firsts: Meet Temple staff and faculty who were first-generation college students
A series of firsts: Meet Temple staff and faculty who were first-generation college students
A series of firsts: Meet Temple staff and faculty who were first-generation college students

A series of firsts: Meet Temple staff and faculty who were first-generation college students

by Maria Klecko
November 07
Being the first in one's family to attend college is an experience unlike any other. It feels both rewarding and daunting to navigate new classes, programs, career
Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach
Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach
Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach

Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach

by Jonny Hart
November 04
[node:video]When Professor Emeritus Jon Clark founded the Tyler School of Art and Architecture's glass program 50 years ago, students and faculty had to melt marbles and
Temple announces its new sports media major
Temple announces its new sports media major
Temple announces its new sports media major

Temple announces its new sports media major

by Jonny Hart
October 30
Temple University has a rich history of preparing students for successful careers in sports media. Owls are everywhere in the industry, as proven by Philadelphia Eagles
Temple professor helps raise bar for children’s media content
Temple professor helps raise bar for children’s media content
Temple professor helps raise bar for children’s media content

Temple professor helps raise bar for children’s media content

by Steve Orbanek
October 25
In the United States, the longest-running children's television program is Sesame Street. It was the first children's television show to use educational goals and a
Temple social media team wins Social Media Day PHL awards, ranked top in TikTok engagement
Temple social media team wins Social Media Day PHL awards, ranked top in TikTok engagement
Temple social media team wins Social Media Day PHL awards, ranked top in TikTok engagement

Temple social media team wins Social Media Day PHL awards, ranked top in TikTok engagement

by Kiki Volkert
October 25
What exactly does 3.2 million views, 515,000 likes, 19,000 bookmarks and 513 comments on the social media platform TikTok look like? For Temple University, it's a video
Temple hosts the inaugural Women in Sports Media Symposium
Temple hosts the inaugural Women in Sports Media Symposium
Temple hosts the inaugural Women in Sports Media Symposium

Temple hosts the inaugural Women in Sports Media Symposium

by Jonny Hart
October 24
Students, faculty, alumni and members of the media packed into Mitten Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, for the inaugural Women in Sports Media Symposium hosted by Temple
New social justice minor gives students tools for change
New social justice minor gives students tools for change
New social justice minor gives students tools for change

New social justice minor gives students tools for change

by Kiki Volkert
October 16
What is a just society? How do we define social justice? What are the social, political, economic and cultural forces or factors that create injustice? How can injustice
OwlHacks is 30 hours of innovation, problem-solving and community
OwlHacks is 30 hours of innovation, problem-solving and community
OwlHacks is 30 hours of innovation, problem-solving and community

OwlHacks is 30 hours of innovation, problem-solving and community

by Jonny Hart
October 16
Ready, set, hack! On Saturday, Oct. 5, more than 275 of the area's brightest coders, computer science majors and problem-solvers gathered at Temple's Science Education
Temple’s Board of Trustees pledge support to the JoAnne A. Epps Undergraduate Scholarship
Temple’s Board of Trustees pledge support to the JoAnne A. Epps Undergraduate Scholarship
Temple’s Board of Trustees pledge support to the JoAnne A. Epps Undergraduate Scholarship

Temple’s Board of Trustees pledge support to the JoAnne A. Epps Undergraduate Scholarship

by Stephen Orbanek
October 10
Last year, in the wake of the tragic passing of former Temple University President JoAnne Epps, the university created the JoAnne A. Epps Endowed Undergraduate
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms

Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms

by Maria Klecko
October 08
As language and identity continue evolving, knowing when to use certain terms can be tricky. One complex case includes the usage of Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx and Latine.
Temple’s Digital Equity Center strives to address digital divide
Temple’s Digital Equity Center strives to address digital divide
Temple’s Digital Equity Center strives to address digital divide
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Temple’s Digital Equity Center strives to address digital divide

by Ayana Jones
October 02
Temple's Digital Equity Center is playing an integral role in ensuring that digital inclusion is advancing in Philadelphia. 
Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation
Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation
Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation

Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation

by Maria Klecko
October 01
As soon as Sonia Sanchez, HON '98, entered the Charles Library Event Space on a Thursday afternoon in late September, the crowd erupted in applause.
The Diamond Marching Band: Where harmony and friendship meet
The Diamond Marching Band: Where harmony and friendship meet
The Diamond Marching Band: Where harmony and friendship meet

The Diamond Marching Band: Where harmony and friendship meet

by Jonny Hart
September 27
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Seen on campus: Therapy Gecko
Seen on campus: Therapy Gecko
Seen on campus: Therapy Gecko

Seen on campus: Therapy Gecko

by Jonny Hart
September 25
"None of this was on purpose," Lyle Drescher, TFM '19, aka Therapy Gecko, told a lecture hall packed with more than 250 Temple students. "I didn't think to myself, 'Oh I
US News ranks Temple among top 100 national universities for second straight year
US News ranks Temple among top 100 national universities for second straight year
US News ranks Temple among top 100 national universities for second straight year

US News ranks Temple among top 100 national universities for second straight year

by Stephen Orbanek
September 25
For the second year in a row, the "Best Colleges" U.S. News and World Report ranking places Temple University within the top 100 in the national universities category.
Trailblazing new Temple research center will make batteries safer
Trailblazing new Temple research center will make batteries safer
Trailblazing new Temple research center will make batteries safer

Trailblazing new Temple research center will make batteries safer

by Jonny Hart
September 18
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Temple University's College of Engineering will celebrate the launch of its new Center for Battery Safety (CBS) with a kickoff meeting for
Temple University sees large increase in first-year enrollment with Class of 2028
Temple University sees large increase in first-year enrollment with Class of 2028
Temple University sees large increase in first-year enrollment with Class of 2028

Temple University sees large increase in first-year enrollment with Class of 2028

by Stephen Orbanek
September 17
Late last month, during Weeks of Welcome and Convocation, Temple University officially welcomed the Class of 2028 to campus. This group of students represents one of the
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