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August 2025

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Matt Petrillo -  

Aug. 18, 2025

Temple Public Safety launches social media toolkit

By Matt Petrillo

Temple’s Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) is launching a new initiative, called Public Safety’s […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 18, 2025

James Ponce named Temple’s chief audit executive

By Steve Orbanek

James Ponce was recently named Temple University’s chief audit executive, starting in this role on […]

STHM faculty member Lu Lu pictured giving a tip.
Khalil Bullock -  

Aug. 14, 2025

From reward to requirement: The new tipping culture

By Khalil Bullock

In recent years, tipping has expanded far beyond sit-down restaurants. Customers are now prompted […]

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Kiki Volkert -  

Aug. 14, 2025

Boyer’s Music Prep and Tyler’s Temple Contemporary receive Philadelphia Cultural Fund grant

By Kiki Volkert

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) announced in June that Boyer College of Music and Dance’s […]

Andrew Min outside the Crab and Claw.
Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 14, 2025

Honoring one legacy while creating another

By Steve Orbanek

In a recent video posted to the Instagram account @crabnclaw, Andrew Min, FOX ’18, can be seen […]

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Jonny Hart -  

Aug. 12, 2025

For 10 years, Klein’s Senior Showcase has helped Owls launch their careers

By Jonny Hart

When Jake Moran, KLN ’24, presented his portfolio at the Klein College of Media and Communication’s […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 12, 2025

Temple names Brian T. Keech as vice president for government and community relations

By Steve Orbanek

Following a national search, Brian T. Keech has been appointed vice president for government and […]

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Maria Klecko -  

Aug. 12, 2025

Temple teams up with Pennsylvania state universities to track opioid settlement spending

By Maria Klecko

The opioid epidemic continues to impact the U.S., including Pennsylvania. Nearly 5,000 people died […]

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Brent Baum -  

Aug. 7, 2025

Temple Owl Adam Crognale reflects on Phillies bat boy role, fan-voted spot at 2025 MLB All-Star Game

By Brent Baum

Adam Crognale, KLN ’21, has been the Philadelphia Phillies’ bat boy since 2021, even working during […]

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Lindsay Hargrave -  

Aug. 6, 2025

A guide to Weeks of Welcome 2025

By Lindsay Hargrave

This story was updated on August 6, 2025. Calling all new Owls! Now that you’re all set to join […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Aug. 5, 2025

Temple Police praised for rescuing eight animals from hot car

By Matt Petrillo

A North Philadelphia woman is praising the quick actions of several Temple University police […]

Arthur Johnson, in suit, smiling in front of Temple logo

Aug. 5, 2025

What does House v. NCAA mean for Temple Athletics?

On June 6, 2025, a California District judge approved the NCAA’s landmark House v. NCAA antitrust […]