Dear Students and Colleagues,

It is with tremendous enthusiasm that we share Temple University has received a historic gift from Jane Creamer Sullivan, KLN ’70, which will lead to the creation of the Jane Creamer Sullivan and Thomas J. Sullivan Honors College. Both the gift, one of the largest in Temple’s history, and the establishment of the new honors college were approved during the public session of today’s meeting of the university’s Board of Trustees.

Building on the strength of Temple’s existing Honors Program, the Sullivan Honors College will position Temple as a national leader in Honors education, defined by qualities that are distinctly Temple. Its establishment is an inspiring illustration of how our strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, is paving the way for us to become one of the most consequential urban research universities in the nation.

Building on the work of the Honors College Task Force, we will assemble a team of faculty and staff from across the university who will lead a phased implementation plan for the launch of the Sullivan Honors College. The college will officially begin operations and welcome its first students in fall 2027.

There are no words that can be shared to express our sincere appreciation to Jane for this incredible act of generosity. As some of you may know, Jane and her family have Temple roots that were first established nearly a century ago. It is fitting that she is now creating a legacy at this university that is going to positively impact both our community and students for generations to come.

We invite you to learn more about Jane and the Sullivan Honors College in this Temple Now piece. In the meantime, please join us in expressing our gratitude to Jane, as this represents a pivotal moment in Temple’s history.

Sincerely,

John Fry
President

David Boardman
Interim Provost