Campus News

September 2023

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Steve Orbanek -  

Sep. 18, 2023

Temple makes big move in US News “Best Colleges“ ranking following revisions to methodology

By Steve Orbanek

Temple University placed No. 89 in the latest Best Colleges U.S. News and World Report ranking of […]

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Sep. 14, 2023

Temple raises $100 million-plus for fourth straight year

By Steve Orbanek

When JoAnne Epps was named Temple University s acting president in April 2023, she identified […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Sep. 14, 2023

Temple University Public Safety updates TUalerts messaging system with color-coded emails

By Matt Petrillo

Temple University s emergency notification system, TUalerts, will now incorporate color-coded […]

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Jonny Hart -  

Sep. 14, 2023

These 11 Temple University violence reduction programs are enhancing safety in Philadelphia

By Jonny Hart

According to data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans have seen an […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Sep. 6, 2023

Temple releases Safety Initiatives Dashboard

By Steve Orbanek

This past April, 21CP Solutions released its independent, in-depth assessment of Temple University […]

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Kirsten Volkert -  

Sep. 5, 2023

Summer 2023 brought new changes to Temple

By Kirsten Volkert

While most students were enjoying their summer holiday off campus doing fun things like internships […]

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Maria Klecko -  

Sep. 5, 2023

Weeks of Welcome 2023: A recap

By Maria Klecko

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August 2023

Image of Vice President of Public Safey Jennifer Griffin (center) and Executive Deputy Operations Denise Wilhelm speak with students at the Welcome Wagon on Tuesday
Matt Petrillo -  

Aug. 29, 2023

Students win free swag, learn about campus safety resources at the Department of Public Safety’s annual 'Welcome Wagon'

By Matt Petrillo

As the sun baked on a hot summer day off campus on Tuesday, Aug. 29, Temple University Police […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 24, 2023

Alum and successful Philadelphia reporter named director of communications for Department of Public Safety

By Steve Orbanek

Matt Petrillo, KLN 12, is going back to where it all began. The Temple alum was recently named […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 23, 2023

New neighborhood resource center set to improve outcomes in North Philly

By Steve Orbanek

Last year, Temple University s Violence Reduction Task Force issued its findings and […]

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Aug. 23, 2023

A fall semester update from Temple University’s Department of Public Safety

By Steve Orbanek

While most of Temple University s students have been away for the summer, the Department of Public […]

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Steve Orbanek -  

Aug. 17, 2023

Temple Culinary Services announces enhancements and changes ahead of fall semester

By Steve Orbanek

When nearly 4,000 new, first-year students and thousands more returning Owls make their way to […]