Community Engagement

October 2016

A doctor interacting with a patient inside an exam room.

Oct. 20, 2016

Temple to participate in North Philadelphia Health Enterprise Zone

On Thursday, Temple University President Richard M. Englert joined state Department of Human […]

September 2016

Ulicia Lawrence standing on Main Campus smiling.
Jazmyn Burton -  

Sep. 30, 2016

Longtime employee to lead Temple’s Pan-African Studies Community Education Program

By Jazmyn Burton

Temple s Pan-African Studies Community Education Program (PASCEP) has a lot to look forward to this […]

Two women and a young girl walking together through a residential neighborhood in North Philadelphia.
Ben Palestino -  

Sep. 26, 2016

Temple celebrates 1,000 participants in Block-by-Block program

By Ben Palestino

While many people may not enjoy talking about their health, Yolanda Turner doesn t seem to mind. In […]

Students at a table making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Ben Palestino -  

Sep. 19, 2016

Broken record

By Ben Palestino

It was one for the record books. Temple University is officially the Guinness World Record holder […]

Cey Adams talking to students.
Jazmyn Burton -  

Sep. 1, 2016

Creative change for community development

By Jazmyn Burton

What does it take to improve a community? Creativity, said Cey Adams, the founding creative […]

July 2016

the iron gate leading onto Temple's Main Campus and a red Temple
Jazmyn Burton -  

Jul. 5, 2016

New guide connects neighbors with Temple facilities, resources and services

By Jazmyn Burton

Temple University strives to live by the principles of founder Russell Conwell, whose famous Acres […]

June 2016

A boy and girl student working at a computer.
Jazmyn Burton -  

Jun. 9, 2016

Temple Tech for Philly helps break the digital divide

By Jazmyn Burton

It s third period, and the second-floor computer lab in North Philadelphia s Duckrey Elementary […]

Temple men s basketball players unloading a van at a food bank.

Jun. 1, 2016

Men’s basketball scores food donations to fight hunger

Temple men s basketball players helped deliver 237 cases of food to Philabundance last week, each […]

May 2016

An example of the baby box being distributed at Temple Hospital.
Jazmyn Burton -  

May 11, 2016

New initiative promotes safe newborn sleep

By Jazmyn Burton

Brianna Devero thought she had two more weeks to prepare for the delivery of her baby boy. But, as […]

A young woman helping an older woman carrying a cart safely board a bus.
Brandon Lausch -  

May 11, 2016

Temple collaboration with SEPTA helps seniors become savvy travelers

By Brandon Lausch

The reasons are varied: Fear. Inexperience. Lack of information. The consequences are profound: […]

April 2016

An exhibitor at Temple EarthFest 2015 talking to children about his project.
James Duffy -  

Apr. 19, 2016

Students become teachers at EarthFest 2016

By James Duffy

A dedicated group of scientists is hard at work seeking viable solutions to water contamination […]

Two male student volunteers hanging a basketball net at Amos Recreation Center.
Brandon Lausch -  

Apr. 18, 2016

Temple participates in Philly Spring Cleanup

By Brandon Lausch

If there were ever perfect days for some spring cleaning, these were it. Temple University […]