Community Engagement

February 2023

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Ashleigh DeLuca -  

Feb. 27, 2023

Ex-cop wants to bring nonviolent, community-centered policing to neighborhoods across America

By Ashleigh DeLuca

Temple University has a long-standing history of providing a variety of programs, events and […]

President Wingard and Provost Mandel meeting with Superintendent Watlington

Feb. 3, 2023

President Wingard meets with Philadelphia School District superintendent

Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. visited campus on Feb. 2 to […]

President Wingard meeting with elected officials

Feb. 3, 2023

President Wingard strengthens partnerships with elected officials

Temple leadership and local elected officials agree: The futures of Temple University and the city […]

December 2022

North Philadelphia children receive holiday gifts from Temple University
Brent Baum -  

Dec. 22, 2022

Temple police host holiday party for 500 children in North Philadelphia

By Brent Baum

The holiday season started early at Temple University as Temple police hosted its 25th annual […]

A group of men and women standing in front of a box of turkeys around Thanksgiving at Temple.
Brent Baum -  

Dec. 5, 2022

A roundup of Temple events helping local families for Thanksgiving

By Brent Baum

Each year around Thanksgiving, Temple University takes pride in helping families in need that live […]

November 2022

President Wingard visiting Cristo Rey High School.
Steve Orbanek -  

Nov. 16, 2022

A presidential visit to North Philadelphia’s Cristo Rey High School

By Steve Orbanek

Twenty-five high school juniors at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School watched wide-eyed as Temple […]

Students outside working on a garden.
Maria Klecko -  

Nov. 4, 2022

Engineers Without Borders offers opportunity for meaningful experiential learning

By Maria Klecko

Temple s chapter of Engineers Without Borders is a student organization that provides an invaluable […]

October 2022

Adults and children together at Temple s community appreciation night.
Brent Baum -  

Oct. 19, 2022

Temple celebrates a Community Appreciation Night for students and North Philadelphia youth

By Brent Baum

On Friday, Sept. 30, Temple University hosted a Community Appreciation Night for students and youth […]

A smiling man in a black shirt with three happy children wearing helmets, sitting on bicycles during a Temple Urban Bike Team practice.
Brent Baum -  

Oct. 12, 2022

Temple University’s Urban Bike Team receives a $100,000 donation

By Brent Baum

Temple University s Urban Bike Team recently received a $100,000 donation to continue and expand […]

Girls High alumnae that now work for Temple interact with students from their alma mater.

Oct. 5, 2022

High school students view historical documentaries at Temple’s Center for Anti-Racism

Students from two local high schools were among the first to visit Temple University s new Center […]

July 2022

Image of Former Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey
Ayana Jones -  

Jul. 11, 2022

Charles Ramsey highlights importance of engaging community stakeholders during campus safety audit

By Ayana Jones

One of the nation s leading crime reductionists sits right in the backyard of Temple University. […]

President Wingard talking with Senator Casey on Polett Walk
Ayana Jones -  

Jul. 1, 2022

Senator Casey and President Wingard address teens about gun violence

By Ayana Jones

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) joined a group of middle and high school students to […]