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August 2026

Temple University faculty, staff and community members collect school supplies during Fill the Flight, the university's annual back-to-school drive supporting North Philadelphia elementary students.

Aug. 4, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple's Fill the Flight returns to support North Philadelphia students ahead of the new school year

By Khalil Bullock

Before the first school bell rings this fall, the Temple University community is helping local […]

July 2026

Hooter the owl and a group of leaders and students at the school block party.

Jul. 30, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple University joins Philadelphia250 School Block Party celebration

By Ayana Jones

“As an educator, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the intersection of […]

Officer Wimberly in Temple Public Safety officer uniform

Jul. 21, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple Police Officer Leroy Wimberly retires, leaving a lasting legacy

By Matt Petrillo

Affectionately known throughout the North Philadelphia community as ‘Mr. Make It Happen,’ Wimberly […]

BUILD Philly cohort members holding their completion certificates

Jul. 16, 2026

- Community Engagement

BUILD Philly’s first cohort graduates

By Maria Klecko

Inside the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, BUILD Philly trainees beamed and […]

Bucks County Community College President and CEO Patrick M. Jones (left) and Temple President John Fry (right)

Jul. 2, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple expands Honors pathways through new agreement with Bucks County Community College

By Khalil Bullock

For high-achieving community college students, having a clear way to […]

June 2026

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 […]

People gathered around a table

Jun. 10, 2026

- Community Engagement

Lewis Katz School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy collaborate to improve global health education

By Amanda Bednar and Amanda Hill

The summer after Gabrielle Stuart’s first year as a student at Temple’s School of […]

Image of three people standing with trees and a street sign in the background.

Jun. 10, 2026

- Community Engagement

Local youth find career pathways through employment program

By Brent Baum

Charles Davis  Internship: National Center for Urban Solutions  Role: Community […]

May 2026

Community residents received information from financial institutions, utility companies and government agencies during the financial literacy resource fair.

May 1, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple hosts Financial Literacy Resource Fair

By Ayana Jones

Temple University students and Philadelphia residents learned about the importance […]

April 2026

Temple On Board hosts a closing reception on April 21 in Alter Hall, bringing together participants and local nonprofit organizations to mark the program’s first cohort.

Apr. 29, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple On Board marks milestone as first cohort completes program, expanding the university’s civic impact

By Khalil Bullock

Temple University’s Temple On Board program marked a major milestone last week, celebrating its […]

Made possible by a $1.5 million gift from Nathaniel Irvine, the Irvine Family Impact Center in Paley Hall offers students a space to connect, collaborate and access key resources.

Apr. 21, 2026

- Community Engagement

Powered by a $1.5 million gift, Temple opens new Irvine Family Impact Center at Barnett College of Public Health

By Khalil Bullock

A $1.5 million gift to the Barnett College of Public Health is helping Temple University create a […]

Three young women wearing gloves smile and work together outdoors, gathering sticks and debris into a bag in a park on a sunny day.

Apr. 15, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple community revitalizes local recreation centers in North Philadelphia

By Brent Baum

The cleanup was inspired by “Playing Fields, Not Killing Fields,” a project from […]