Campus News

October 2024

Students working together in the TECH Center
Kirsten Volkert -  

Oct. 16, 2024

New social justice minor gives students tools for change

By Kirsten Volkert

What is a just society? How do we define social justice? What are the social, political, economic […]

Image of Bryan Terrell Clark.
Jonny Hart -  

Oct. 16, 2024

Seen on campus: Bryan Terrell Clark

By Jonny Hart

When Bryan Terrell Clark, TFM 03, was an undergraduate student in the School of Theater, Film and […]

A photo of the Temple flag outside Sullivan Hall.
Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 10, 2024

Temple’s Board of Trustees pledge support to the JoAnne A. Epps Undergraduate Scholarship

By Steve Orbanek

Last year, in the wake of the tragic passing of former Temple University President JoAnne Epps, the […]

a student wearing a grey sweatshirt looks at a computer
Kim Fischer -  

Oct. 9, 2024

Temple University introduces Quick Polls

By Kim Fischer

When you logged into TUportal last month, you may have noticed a brief series of questions on the […]

Daniel Polett pictured.
Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 3, 2024

Remembering Daniel H. Polett

By Steve Orbanek

Former Temple University Board of Trustees member Daniel H. Polett, HON 98, passed away on Oct. 2. […]

September 2024

People cheering in the stands at Homecoming

Sep. 30, 2024

Homecoming 2024 events roundup

The cherry and white spirit is in the air! From Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, dive into the excitement of […]

President JoAnne A. Epps in a navy suit
Kim Fischer -  

Sep. 26, 2024

Honoring JoAnne A. Epps: A year of reflection and celebration

By Kim Fischer

Give. Share. Contribute. These are the words Susan Connor, doctoral capstone coordinator and […]

A campus show of Conwell Plaza.
Steve Orbanek -  

Sep. 26, 2024

For the fifth straight year, Temple University has raised more than $100 million

By Steve Orbanek

This past February, Temple University Athletics received the largest gift in its history thanks to […]

Image of Lyle Drescher.
Jonny Hart -  

Sep. 25, 2024

Seen on campus: Therapy Gecko

By Jonny Hart

None of this was on purpose, Lyle Drescher, TFM 19, aka Therapy Gecko, told a lecture hall packed […]

A evening shot of campus.
Steve Orbanek -  

Sep. 25, 2024

US News ranks Temple among top 100 national universities for second straight year

By Steve Orbanek

For the second year in a row, the "Best Colleges" U.S. News and World Report ranking places Temple […]

Image of the Cherry Pantry.

Sep. 19, 2024

The Barnett and Irvine Cherry Pantry moves to new location

Due to an uptick in student visits, the Barnett and Irvine Cherry Pantry has moved to a new […]

Students walking on campus during the first day of classes.
Steve Orbanek -  

Sep. 17, 2024

Temple University sees large increase in first-year enrollment with Class of 2028

By Steve Orbanek

Late last month, during Weeks of Welcome and Convocation, Temple University officially welcomed the […]