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July 2026

Text that says Spider-Man on a comic-styled background.

Jul. 17, 2026

- Faculty Experts

A new Spider-Man film is on the way; what’s the secret to the wall-crawler’s 60 years of relevancy?

By Steve Orbanek

Temple faculty member Dustin Kidd discusses the enduring popularity of Spider-Man.

Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in Temple University's Department of Sociology, discusses Celebrity Wasting Syndrome and the broader cultural conversations surrounding celebrity weight loss, body image and beauty standards.

Jul. 14, 2026

- Faculty Experts

Why celebrity weight loss becomes everyone’s business

By Khalil Bullock

TN: Has Ozempic changed beauty standards or simply changed how quickly people can achieve them? […]

Dan Berman

Jul. 8, 2026

- Faculty Experts

Why we keep returning to ‘The Odyssey’

By Izzy Lopez

For centuries, Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey has captivated audiences. This July, acclaimed […]

June 2026

the underground railroad

Jun. 24, 2026

Temple researchers use GIS technology to uncover Philadelphia’s Underground Railroad history

By Kiki Volkert

As a city in a free state, Philadelphia was a refuge for thousands of people escaping slavery on […]

Sarah Lytle, who is the executive director of Playful Learning Landscapes, at ribbon cutting event

Jun. 15, 2026

- Community Engagement

Professor and former doctorate student team up to put research about play on the map

By Matt Petrillo

The project was supported by a $130,000 grant from the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative, a […]

An image of a tablet with an evil eye.

Jun. 3, 2026

- Faculty Experts

‘Toy Story 5’ to set stage for debate over AI in children’s toys

By Steve Orbanek

Temple University faculty member Kathy Hirsh-Pasek discusses 'Toy Story 5’ and its relevance given […]

May 2026

Bench Ansfield

May 15, 2026

- Research

Assistant professor of history named finalist for Pulitzer

By Izzy Lopez

Since its publication in September 2025, Assistant Professor of History Bench Ansfield’s debut book […]

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May 7, 2026

- Student Success

A Temple legacy is complete as fifth Kaskey family member graduates

By Jonny Hart

Temple University’s 139th Commencement ceremony Wednesday afternoon was a momentous occasion for […]

April 2026

Jack Brownfield, Ranesh Mopuru and Kush Patel were named 2026–2027 Goldwater Scholars, marking a second consecutive year with three recipients for Temple University.

Apr. 28, 2026

- Research

Temple students earn Goldwater Scholarships in historic repeat

By Khalil Bullock

As an R1 research institution, Temple University offers students the opportunity to work alongside […]

Image of a speaker standing at a podium in a cathedral-like hall, addressing an audience.. A large screen to the left shows a close-up of hands holding an apple and a decorated donu

Apr. 27, 2026

- Research

Temple faculty stand out at Innovation with Impact

By Brent Baum

What Public Bathrooms Tell Us About America  “I’ve turned myself into a toilet scholar, […]

Richard Deeg and Christopher Barnett seated in conversation in front of an audience in Mitten Hall

Apr. 24, 2026

- Campus News

Temple celebrates the Christopher M. Barnett Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

By Izzy Lopez

Temple University formally celebrated the naming of the Christopher M. Barnett Dean of the College […]

Renee Oyman holding a Temple Made for sign outside on Main Campus

Apr. 15, 2026

- Student Success

Temple women’s fencing phenom aspires to make an impact through economic policy

By Maria Klecko

Renee Oymann  Degree: BA, economics  College: College of Liberal […]