School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

August 2025

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Lindsay Hargrave -  

Aug. 22, 2025

How to make sense of your syllabus

By Lindsay Hargrave

It s the first day of class. You have your pens and pencils ready to go, your laptop fully charged […]

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Lindsay Hargrave -  

Aug. 22, 2025

Stack your schedule with these courses!

By Lindsay Hargrave

The end of add/drop is almost upon us! Is your schedule just right yet? If not, we ve got some […]

Illustration of North Philly rowhomes and Center City skyline
Brent Baum -  

Aug. 22, 2025

Off-campus living: 10 tips to be a good neighbor

By Brent Baum

This article was updated on Aug. 22, 2025. For many Temple students, North Philadelphia is a […]

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Ayana Jones -  

Aug. 20, 2025

Lewis Katz School of Medicine hosts White Coat Ceremony

By Ayana Jones

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine officially welcomed the Class of 2029 during its White Coat […]

Image of Temple football Coach K.C. Keeler.
Brent Baum -  

Aug. 20, 2025

KC Keeler has no interest in being realistic

By Brent Baum

On July 30, with on-field temperatures soaring to 108 degrees, K.C. Keeler, donning a straw hat and […]

Dean Ibrahim pictured at a soft opening event.
Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 20, 2025

Paley Hall opens its doors

By Steve Orbanek

With the start of the fall semester just around the corner, Temple University s newly renovated […]

Temple University new bookstore in renovated Paley Hall
Katie DuBoff -  

Aug. 19, 2025

Temple opens new bookstore in renovated Paley Hall

By Katie DuBoff

Temple University s bookstore is settling into its new nest this fall. Owls can now shop for all […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Aug. 18, 2025

Temple Public Safety launches social media toolkit

By Matt Petrillo

Temple s Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) is launching a new initiative, called Public Safety s […]

A scene of Sullivan Hall.
Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 18, 2025

James Ponce named Temple’s chief audit executive

By Steve Orbanek

James Ponce was recently named Temple University s chief audit executive, starting in this role on […]

STHM faculty member Lu Lu pictured giving a tip.
Khalil Bullock -  

Aug. 14, 2025

From reward to requirement: The new tipping culture

By Khalil Bullock

In recent years, tipping has expanded far beyond sit-down restaurants. Customers are now prompted […]

The exterior of Temple Contemporary gallery
Kiki Volkert -  

Aug. 14, 2025

Boyer’s Music Prep and Tyler’s Temple Contemporary receive Philadelphia Cultural Fund grant

By Kiki Volkert

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) announced in June that Boyer College of Music and Dance s […]

Andrew Min outside the Crab and Claw.
Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 14, 2025

Honoring one legacy while creating another

By Steve Orbanek

In a recent video posted to the Instagram account @crabnclaw, Andrew Min, FOX 18, can be seen […]