News

February 2026

Peter H. Doukas is pictured speaking at a Temple Commencement ceremony

Feb. 4, 2026

Remembering Peter H. Doukas

By Katie DuBoff

Remembering Peter H. Doukas, former dean of the School of Pharmacy.

Rendering of Tamaqua dental clinic

Feb. 4, 2026

Kornberg School of Dentistry to open clinic in Tamaqua

By Steve Orbanek

According to a recent study from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, rural populations have […]

Ione Vargus

Feb. 3, 2026

- Staff & Faculty

Remembering Ione Vargus

By Maria Klecko

Temple University Dean Emerita Ione Vargus is remembered as the university’s first African American […]

 Image of Temple student on Temple Rome’s campus.

Feb. 2, 2026

From Afghanistan to Temple Rome: Hadisa Zahirzai shares her remarkable journey

By Brent Baum

From Afghanistan to Pakistan to Rome, Hadisa Zahirzai, a first-year student, shares her remarkable […]

Two Eagles fans on Broad Street during Super Bowl victory parade

Feb. 2, 2026

- Research

Supporting your team can improve well-being, even if they’re not in the Super Bowl

By Jonny Hart

Research from Temple University finds that sports fandom can positively impact social wellbeing.

January 2026

The Temple University Jazz Band

Jan. 29, 2026

Temple University Jazz Band takes top honors at National Collegiate Jazz Championship at Lincoln Center

By Kiki Volkert

As the first place winners of the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship, Temple University […]

Cynthia Jetter is the director of the Temple University Faculty Dental Clinic.

Jan. 29, 2026

New clinic focuses on serving the community’s dental care needs

By Ayana Jones

Temple University opens state-of-the-art dental faculty clinic in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden […]

A photo of the Temple flag outside Sullivan Hall

Jan. 28, 2026

Temple unveils its Strategic Plan

By Steve Orbanek

Temple University has released its Strategic Plan, which will serve as the university’s compass as […]

Temple professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and collaborator Roberta Michnick Golinkoff speak with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America.

Jan. 28, 2026

The power of play: Temple professor releases updated book on why play still matters in a digital age

By Katie DuBoff

Temple professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek releases updated book on the role of play in learning.

Photo of Temple dance students on stage

Jan. 28, 2026

Temple to host conference exploring the role of the arts in health and well-being

By Katie DuBoff

Temple University to host conference exploring the role of the arts in health and community.

Gabriella Maria McLoughlin, assistant professor at Temple University’s Barnett College of Public Health, leads community-engaged research to strengthen universal school meals.

Jan. 28, 2026

- Research

Why universal school meals matter and how Temple researchers are addressing barriers to participation

By Khalil Bullock

Temple University research examines why free school meal participation has declined and how […]

Sherri Hope Culver

Jan. 28, 2026

- Faculty Experts

‘High School Musical’ turns 20 this year. What is its legacy for children’s media?

By Maria Klecko

Sherri Hope Culver, professor of instruction at Klein and a foremost expert on children’s media, […]