News

February 2023

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Feb. 10, 2023

Owls of a feather

By Lindsay Hargrave

Temple University is a special place for all of us, but for these Temple Made couples, campus is […]

Music notes in the shape of hearts with Philly artists and Temple schools

Feb. 9, 2023

- Nutshell

Find out which Philly-area artist matches with your Temple school or college choice

By Maria Klecko

Philadelphia is iconic for many reasons—the Liberty Bell, Rocky, cheesesteaks, our passionate […]

Timothy Welbeck, a professor at Temple University posing outside at the rooftop terrace of Mazur and Gladfelter halls.

Feb. 8, 2023

- Staff & Faculty

The first Black starting quarterbacks to face off in the Super Bowl. Why is it significant?

By Brent Baum

It took 57 years to get to this point, but it’s finally here: This Sunday, Feb. 12,  two Black […]

Image of Professor Kimberly Williams.

Feb. 7, 2023

- Staff & Faculty

Temple professor discovers 5,000-year-old silver jewelry in Oman

By Jonny Hart

“No one has ever found anything like this before,” said Professor Kimberly Williams, on the […]

Tax return paperwork pictured.

Feb. 7, 2023

- Campus News

Temple to offer in-person tax assistance for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

By Steve Orbanek

Temple University will again offer its free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in an […]

Haason Reddick pictured from his time as a Temple Owl.

Feb. 3, 2023

- Research

What’s the best way for an athlete to build their brand? Lead a team to the Super Bowl

By Steve Orbanek

On March 14, 2022, Temple alum and star NFL linebacker Haason Reddick signed a three-year, $45 […]

President Wingard and Provost Mandel meeting with Superintendent Watlington

Feb. 3, 2023

- Community Engagement

President Wingard meets with Philadelphia School District superintendent

Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. visited campus on Feb. 2 to […]

President Wingard meeting with elected officials

Feb. 3, 2023

- Community Engagement

President Wingard strengthens partnerships with elected officials

Temple leadership and local elected officials agree: The futures of Temple University and the city […]

Image of various assistive technologies.

Feb. 1, 2023

- Campus News

Temple announces landmark gift in support of students with physical disabilities

By Jonny Hart

A transformative gift of $10.9 million from the estate of Jeanne Zweig, FOX ’53, will create an […]

The exterior of the Church of the Advocate

Feb. 1, 2023

- Campus News

6 places on or near campus where Black history lives

By Maria Klecko

Throughout its 139-year history, Temple University has celebrated Black voices and stories, and […]

Hooter seeing his shadow

Feb. 1, 2023

- Nutshell

Going back in time for "Groundhog Day"

Groundhog Day is rolling around once again. Influenced by the iconic rom-com Groundhog Day, which […]

Bell Tower lit green pictured.

Feb. 1, 2023

- Research

‘The Philadelphia economy was not built on the sale of championship T-shirts’

By Steve Orbanek

When it comes to sports, the last few months have been pretty good to the city of Philadelphia.  […]