News

July 2026

Kimi Takesue holding her camera

Jul. 28, 2026

TFMA alum and filmmaker Kimi Takesue joins the Criterion Collection

Filmmaker Kimi Takesue, TFM ’00, has marked the major career milestone of having her films added to […]

Joshua Steele pictured.

Jul. 27, 2026

- Campus News

Joshua Steele named vice provost for online and digital learning and executive director of Temple Online

Joshua Steele has been named vice provost for online and digital learning and executive director of […]

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Jul. 22, 2026

- Research

Temple partners with local business to support manufacturing in Pennsylvania

For decades, globalization and lower labor costs overseas have put pressure on American […]

Officer Wimberly in Temple Public Safety officer uniform

Jul. 21, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple Police Officer Leroy Wimberly retires, leaving a lasting legacy

By Matt Petrillo

Affectionately known throughout the North Philadelphia community as ‘Mr. Make It Happen,’ Wimberly […]

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Jul. 17, 2026

- Campus News

Temple University’s Commonwealth appropriation approved as 2026–2027 state budget is signed into law

Temple’s 158.2 million appropriation is approved as the 2026–2027 state budget is signed into law.

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Jul. 17, 2026

- Campus News

For the second straight year, Temple receives record number of undergraduate first-year deposits

Temple University's recently launched strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, has identified Student […]

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Jul. 17, 2026

- Faculty Experts

A new Spider-Man film is on the way; what’s the secret to the wall-crawler’s 60 years of relevancy?

Temple faculty member Dustin Kidd discusses the enduring popularity of Spider-Man.

Susan Mudambi is pictured at the Fox School of Business at Temple University

Jul. 16, 2026

Can online reviews be trusted? New commentary says it’s getting harder

For many online shoppers, reviews can help decide whether they click "add to cart" or keep […]

BUILD Philly cohort members holding their completion certificates

Jul. 16, 2026

- Community Engagement

BUILD Philly’s first cohort graduates

Inside the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, BUILD Philly trainees beamed and […]

Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in Temple University's Department of Sociology, discusses Celebrity Wasting Syndrome and the broader cultural conversations surrounding celebrity weight loss, body image and beauty standards.

Jul. 14, 2026

- Faculty Experts

Why celebrity weight loss becomes everyone’s business

TN: Has Ozempic changed beauty standards or simply changed how quickly people can achieve them? […]

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Jul. 8, 2026

- Campus News

Temple University sets tuition rates for the 2026–2027 academic year

Temple University sets 2026–2027 tuition rates.

Dan Berman

Jul. 8, 2026

- Faculty Experts

Why we keep returning to ‘The Odyssey’

For centuries, Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey has captivated audiences. This July, acclaimed […]