Community Engagement

October 2026

Philadelphia seventh graders receive their white coats at Temple University's Lang Medical Scholars White Coat Ceremony.

Oct. 5, 2026

- Community Engagement

Philadelphia seventh graders receive their white coats as Temple’s first Lang Medical Scholars

Honoring a mentorKlock named the program after her long-time mentor, Eugene M. Lang. Lang is best […]

September 2026

Temple University partnered with Meek Mill to host the Dream Chasers Summit on Sept. 10, connecting students with leaders in sports, music, business and entertainment.

Sep. 15, 2026

- Community Engagement

Dream Chasers Summit inspires the next generation

The Liacouras Center was buzzing with energy last week as more than a thousand Temple students and […]

Monika Williams Shealey speaks during launch event.

Sep. 8, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple University and the School District of Philadelphia celebrate launch of the Temple Partnership Schools Network

Excitement was high as Temple University celebrated the launch of a […]

Image of attendees working at a work station during the STEMM Fair.

Sep. 2, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple kicks off new STEMM community outreach initiative with back-to-school fair

On Saturday, Aug. 29, the College of Science and Technology (CST) opened its doors to local […]

August 2026

Image of Caryn Babaian leading the workshop.

Aug. 24, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple workshop highlights the power of art in teaching science

Colored pencils, not microscopes, were among the most important teaching tools in a Temple […]

 Image of GaBonni outside on Main Campus near the Fox School of Business.

Aug. 24, 2026

- Community Engagement

Temple’s neighborhood resource center helps North Philly native become an Owl this fall

The Gateway connected Leary to Temple’s STEM-UP Leadership Experience, a free six-week summer day […]

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

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

“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

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

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 […]