News

October 2024

Two students sitting at a table outside with a skeleton

Oct. 14, 2024

- Nutshell

The Halloween scoop: Temple’s freakiest connections

Updated October 14, 2024. At 139 years old, Temple definitely has its fair share of spooky history. […]

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Oct. 14, 2024

- Nutshell

Meet Temple’s alumni horror directors

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

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Oct. 14, 2024

- Nutshell

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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Oct. 10, 2024

- Campus News

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

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

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Oct. 9, 2024

- Global Temple

Temple Rome opens new location at Via di San Sebastianello 

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

A graduate researcher working in the Electric Vehicle Safety Lab

Oct. 9, 2024

- Student Success

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

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

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Oct. 9, 2024

- Campus News

Temple University introduces Quick Polls

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

Oct. 8, 2024

- Faculty Experts

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

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

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Oct. 8, 2024

- Public Safety

Temple Police Sgt. adopts abandoned dog found on campus

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

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Oct. 3, 2024

- Community Engagement

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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Oct. 3, 2024

- Campus News

Remembering Daniel H. Polett

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

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Oct. 2, 2024

- Community Engagement

Temple’s Digital Equity Center strives to address digital divide

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