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March 2024

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Mar. 22, 2024

Quinta Brunson to receive honorary degree at Temple University’s 2024 Commencement

Award-winning actress, writer, producer, showrunner and former Temple Owl Quinta Brunson will […]

Charles L. Blockson pictured.
Steve Orbanek -  

Mar. 22, 2024

Historian Charles L. Blockson to be honored posthumously with degree

By Steve Orbanek

It goes without saying that Charles L. Blockson is a central figure in Temple University’s history. […]

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Mar. 20, 2024

Getting to know the Temple Family Council

By Steve Orbanek

Ask any parent who has gone through it: Dropping your child off at college can be a jarring […]

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Kiki Volkert -  

Mar. 20, 2024

Nobel Prize-winner Katalin Karikó lectures on campus

By Kiki Volkert

Katalin Karikó is the 13th woman in history to win a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The […]

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Jonny Hart -  

Mar. 20, 2024

An astrophysicist’s guide to the April 8 solar eclipse

By Jonny Hart

When it comes to breathtaking celestial events, few phenomena rival the awe-inspiring drama of a […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Mar. 19, 2024

TUDPS, men’s crew teach basics of rowing to North Philadelphia youth

By Matt Petrillo

It's 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning inside the Temple Sports Complex, and a group of about 30 […]

Theresa Powell smiling
Steve Orbanek -  

Mar. 14, 2024

Theresa Powell posthumously honored by NASPA

By Steve Orbanek

Theresa Powell has long been remembered as one of the architects behind Temple University’s […]

Horticulture students preparing plants in the Ambler greenhouse

Mar. 13, 2024

Behind the scenes at Temple’s award-winning Flower Show exhibit

Behind the scenes at Temple’s award-winning Flower Show exhibit Students, faculty and […]

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Brent Baum -  

Mar. 13, 2024

Temple University business school’s case study details the personal branding of the recently retired Jason Kelce

By Brent Baum

On March 4, Jason Kelce, a six-time All-Pro and future Hall of Fame center on the Philadelphia […]

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Mar. 13, 2024

Quaiser D. Abdullah named Philadelphia’s first director of Muslim engagement

In a historic action, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker appointed Temple University faculty member […]

Students at the Oscar viewing party at the Temple Performing Arts Center
Maria Klecko -  

Mar. 12, 2024

Temple celebrates alum Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s first Oscar win

By Maria Klecko

While Hollywood stars packed the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the 96th Academy Awards, here in […]

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Avery Bumsted, Class of 2025 -  

Mar. 11, 2024

March event roundup: Women’s History Month edition

By Avery Bumsted, Class of 2025

March is Women’s History Month, and this year, Temple is hosting several events that celebrate the […]