Community Engagement

May 2018

A man wearing a business suit standing at a podium.
Ben Palestino -  

May 29, 2018

Department of Licenses and Inspections opens new office on Cecil B. Moore Avenue

By Ben Palestino

In response to unprecedented levels of growth and development in the area, Philadelphia's […]

April 2018

Gregory Anderson standing at the site of the proposed Alpha Center
Morgan Zalot -  

Apr. 25, 2018

Proposed center at Temple will offer early childhood education, behavioral health services

By Morgan Zalot

Inspired by Temple s mission of access and affordability, Gregory Anderson arrived in 2013 with a […]

Michael Robinson talks with a woman at the Neighborhood Job Fair
Jazmyn Burton -  

Apr. 23, 2018

Philadelphia’s largest job fair connects community with careers

By Jazmyn Burton

On May 17, more than 2,000 people in search of opportunities to start new careers will crowd into […]

March 2018

The Rev. Renee McKenzie plays a piano donated by Temple
Jazmyn Burton -  

Mar. 26, 2018

Temple chaplain establishes wellness center in North Philadelphia

By Jazmyn Burton

Sometimes it s the actions of others that cause trauma and grief in people s lives; in other […]

People crossing Broad Street on Temple s campus with City Hall in the background
Morgan Zalot -  

Mar. 14, 2018

Temple establishes comprehensive workforce development initiative with $512K Lenfest grant

By Morgan Zalot

Building on a foundation of dozens of community education and employment programs, Temple […]

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Morgan Zalot -  

Mar. 9, 2018

Center treating pregnant women with addiction funded for second year

By Morgan Zalot

A collaborative effort between Temple University Hospital and a community-based organization aimed […]

January 2018

Man standing in front of classroom talking to onlookers
Jazmyn Burton -  

Jan. 31, 2018

Temple launches Workforce Connections Hub on campus

By Jazmyn Burton

A new collaboration between the Office of Community Relations Pan-African Studies Community […]

view down broad street toward City Hall from Temple
Morgan Zalot -  

Jan. 24, 2018

City awards two $600K+ grants to Temple for job programs

By Morgan Zalot

Two city grants awarded to Temple will help the university better prepare young Philadelphians to […]

December 2017

Marissa Weekes Mason
Jazmyn Burton -  

Dec. 13, 2017

Teaching tech

By Jazmyn Burton

A new partnership between Temple and Project HOME provides community members with the skills they […]

Diana D Rich, a student, receiving a customized visor for her communication device.

Dec. 12, 2017

From cardboard comes possibilities

For Diana D Rich, a 19-year-old from Massachusetts who has cerebral palsy, the sun can really cloud […]

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Ben Palestino -  

Dec. 5, 2017

Temple students make impact one patient at a time

By Ben Palestino

Temple University Hospital s patients can spend extended amounts of time in and out of hospital […]

November 2017

Hands holding a drum with a slit in it
Jazmyn Burton -  

Nov. 29, 2017

Mending the music

By Jazmyn Burton

Studies show that early exposure to music can help children achieve academically. So when Temple […]