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October 2024

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Jonny Hart -  

Oct. 14, 2024

Meet Temple’s alumni horror directors

By Jonny Hart

Note: This story was updated on Oct. 17, 2025.   Philadelphia has close ties to some notably spooky […]

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Oct. 14, 2024

13 scary movies and TV shows with Philly-area connections

Note: This story was updated on Oct. 14, 2024. It's no secret that the makers of many major motion […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 10, 2024

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

By Steve Orbanek

Last year, in the wake of the tragic passing of former Temple University President JoAnne Epps, the […]

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Maria Klecko -  

Oct. 9, 2024

Temple Rome opens new location at Via di San Sebastianello 

By Maria Klecko

Temple Rome has opened its new location at Via di San Sebastianello, adjacent to the famous Spanish […]

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Maria Klecko -  

Oct. 9, 2024

Power up: Engineering students gain valuable hands-on experience in Electric Vehicle Safety Lab

By Maria Klecko

Before working in Temple’s Electric Vehicle Safety Lab, Monica Yoo didn’t realize how dangerous or […]

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Kim Fischer -  

Oct. 9, 2024

Temple University introduces Quick Polls

By Kim Fischer

When you logged into TUportal last month, you may have noticed a brief series of questions on the […]

Professors Christina Baker, C sar Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino standing in front of books on display in Charles Library for Hispanic Heritage Month
Maria Klecko -  

Oct. 8, 2024

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

By Maria Klecko

As language and identity continue evolving, knowing when to use certain terms can be tricky. One […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Oct. 8, 2024

Temple Police Sgt. adopts abandoned dog found on campus

By Matt Petrillo

As a hungry and scruffy-looking dog was found wandering inside the hallways of the College of […]

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Oct. 3, 2024

Temple University receives its third straight national Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award

In recognition of its exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion, Temple University has been […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 3, 2024

Remembering Daniel H. Polett

By Steve Orbanek

Former Temple University Board of Trustees member Daniel H. Polett, HON ’98, passed away on Oct. 2. […]

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Ayana Jones -  

Oct. 2, 2024

Temple’s Digital Equity Center strives to address digital divide

By Ayana Jones

Temple’s Digital Equity Center is playing an integral role in ensuring that digital inclusion is […]

Sonia Sanchez at Temple University
Maria Klecko -  

Oct. 1, 2024

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

By Maria Klecko

As soon as Sonia Sanchez, HON ’98, entered the Charles Library Event Space on a Thursday afternoon […]