College of Liberal Arts

February 2025

Dustin Kidd wearing blue glasses

Feb. 11, 2025

- Faculty Experts

As SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, a Temple faculty expert discusses its enduring appeal

By Kiki Volkert

Since its premiere on Oct. 11, 1975, Saturday Night Live has become a cultural institution, with […]

November 2024

Image of a student wearing a cherry and white sweater speaking to the community.

Nov. 4, 2024

- Community Engagement

Temple conducts free cybersecurity training to underserved communities, develops college students’ career skills

By Brent Baum

For the past month, Temple University students have been educating North Philadelphia community […]

October 2024

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Oct. 29, 2024

- Staff & Faculty

Taking care of yourself and others during election season

By Maria Klecko

Elections stir up many emotions, including fear, anger, hope and disappointment, among other strong […]

mage of Tony Thurmond in a suit and tie with an Owlmark lapel pin.

Oct. 21, 2024

- Student Success

Temple Owl Tony Thurmond could be the first Black governor in California

By Brent Baum

Tony Thurmond, CLA ’93, California state superintendent of public instruction, is on a mission to […]

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

By Maria Klecko

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

Sonia Sanchez at Temple University

Oct. 1, 2024

- Arts & Culture

Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation

By Maria Klecko

As soon as Sonia Sanchez, HON ’98, entered the Charles Library Event Space on a Thursday afternoon […]

September 2024

Bella Kwok standing outside on Mazur Terrace

Sep. 24, 2024

- Student Success

Criminal justice junior receives prestigious Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

By Maria Klecko

Even before arriving at Temple, Bella Kwok was an advocate for ending sexual violence. In high […]

August 2024

Robin Kolodny pictured.

Aug. 7, 2024

- Research

Uncovering the complex history of campaign finance

By Steve Orbanek

On July 21, United States President Joe Biden announced he would be withdrawing from the 2024 […]

June 2024

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Jun. 12, 2024

- Campus News

Temple University commemorates Juneteenth with special programs, art activities and a film

Temple University will present engaging and educational programming to commemorate Juneteenth, the […]

Nora Newcombe standing in front of a desert landscape

Jun. 12, 2024

- Staff & Faculty

Temple psychology professor inducted into National Academy of Sciences

By Maria Klecko

Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology Nora Newcombe has been elected to the National Academy of […]

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Jun. 12, 2024

- Campus News

Explore Juneteenth's significance with five powerful reads from a Temple University professor

While Juneteenth celebrations have permeated throughout the U.S. for more than 150 years, […]

Liz Moore standing outside near trees

Jun. 5, 2024

- Staff & Faculty

From page to screen: Creative writing professor’s novel ‘Long Bright River’ to be made into a TV show

By Maria Klecko

Liz Moore remembers always being a writer, even when she declared a major in neuroscience and […]