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October 2025

Christopher Barnett pictured.
Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 10, 2025

Temple receives largest-ever gift from Christopher M. Barnett, CLA ’10

By Steve Orbanek

Earlier this fall, Temple University s College of Public Health (CPH) moved into its new home. Now, […]

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Oct. 10, 2025

Eight Seconds to Glory: Temple University and 8 Seconds Rodeo celebrate Black cowboy culture

Temple University s Klein College of Media and Communication partnered with the 8 Seconds Rodeo to […]

Students pictured as they walk to Convocation.
Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 10, 2025

Temple welcomes its largest ever first-year undergraduate class

By Steve Orbanek

For more than 140 years, students from across the globe have been coming to Temple University in […]

SEPTA bus with the Temple brand
Kim Fischer -  

Oct. 8, 2025

Temple’s new brand campaign puts a fresh twist on a classic

By Kim Fischer

If you re a member of the Temple community or even if you re not you ve probably heard an Owl say, […]

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Ayana Jones -  

Oct. 8, 2025

Temple forms an agreement with the School District of Philadelphia to help career and technical education teachers earn their certifications

By Ayana Jones

Temple University s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) has formed an agreement with […]

Image of Temple alum Ali Watkins and her debut book cover.
Brent Baum -  

Oct. 8, 2025

Temple alum’s debut book reveals Philly’s ties to Irish Republican Army gun smuggling during the Troubles

By Brent Baum

As a Temple student interning with McClatchy DC, Ali Watkins, KLN 14, helped break a national story […]

Image of a Temple student mentoring a local grade school student.
Jonny Hart -  

Oct. 8, 2025

Temple launches initiative promoting community-engaged learning

By Jonny Hart

Students often come to Temple University to experience Philadelphia s rich culture and connect with […]

Temple students gather in Alter Hall in a fireside chat with Board Chair Mitchell Morgan, FOX 76, LAW 80, and Stanley Middleman, FOX 76
Katie DuBoff -  

Oct. 8, 2025

Temple alumni and Phillies owners share lessons on leadership and giving back

By Katie DuBoff

With Red October in full swing, students from Temple s Fox School of Business gathered in Alter […]

Image of Temple student white-out basketball game.
Brent Baum -  

Oct. 8, 2025

A new era for the Cherry Crusade, Temple’s official student section of devoted Owls’ fans

By Brent Baum

In 2011, during St. Joseph s struggling 7-19 season in men s basketball, Temple s student section, […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Oct. 6, 2025

Men’s tennis gives back by teaching young students

By Matt Petrillo

The sounds of sneakers squeaking along the gym floor and children screaming with laughter as they […]

Sherri Hope Culver in front of a screen displaying children
Maria Klecko -  

Oct. 6, 2025

Temple children’s media expert reflects on the revival of ‘Reading Rainbow’

By Maria Klecko

Young readers are reminded they can go anywhere and be anything with the return of Reading Rainbow. […]

Students volunteering on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 2, 2025

Temple to host Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

By Steve Orbanek

Over the last year, Temple University has been building on its strong foundation of community […]