Community Engagement

April 2021

Image of aerial overview of North Central Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Brent Baum -  

Apr. 21, 2021

Temple’s Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative awarded $2.5 million grant

By Brent Baum

Temple University s Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative (LNPWI) has announced it will […]

Moraine Kisenda and Isha Dev with COVID vaccine syringes.

Apr. 13, 2021

Two students, one historic moment

What seemed an unassuming start to the day resulted in a historic moment for two Temple University […]

March 2021

The Temple flag files on Main Campus.

Mar. 9, 2021

For North Philadelphia students, the Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program bridges the gap between high school and college

For many students, the transition from high school to college isn t easy. The application process […]

January 2021

Image of Takeout containers of Syrian delicacies were distributed to guests of a virtual dinner.
Lauri Kochis -  

Jan. 18, 2021

Virtual dinner highlights the harsh realities of forced migration

By Lauri Kochis

Students in Development and Globalization had a unique opportunity last fall to directly engage […]

Monument of Martin Luther King Jr.
Samantha Krotzer -  

Jan. 13, 2021

Giving back on MLK Day, different but still impactful this year

By Samantha Krotzer

Giving back to our communities is part of our identity as Owls, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]

October 2020

A student sitting in the grass on Main Campus near the Perseverance Conquers mural.
Samantha Krotzer -  

Oct. 23, 2020

New Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program to cultivate leaders from North Philadelphia, provide support and scholarships

By Samantha Krotzer

We have been vocal about systemic racism that has led to educational disparities and inferior […]

July 2020

An Owl statue spreads its wings on Temple's Main Campus.

Jul. 15, 2020

Highlights from recent stories featuring Temple in the media

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, faculty experts discussed its […]

June 2020

Owl statue on Main Campus.
Samantha Krotzer -  

Jun. 3, 2020

Resources for facilitating meaningful change

By Samantha Krotzer

Black Lives Matter at Temple University and everywhere in this world. Right now, so many in the […]

May 2020

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Kim Fischer -  

May 20, 2020

Highlights from recent stories featuring Temple in the media

By Kim Fischer

As the worldwide spread of COVID-19 continues to be felt in almost every aspect of daily life, […]

A Temple student volunteer calls a patient in hospital.

May 15, 2020

The Center for Urban Bioethics helps patients Phone a Friend

When you re isolated from the rest of the world, a phone call and a friendly voice can feel like a […]

Silvana Mazzella

May 15, 2020

Panel highlights COVID-19 and substance use disorder

As part of its COVID-19: Beyond the Biology virtual series, Temple s College of Public Health on […]

April 2020

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Kim Fischer -  

Apr. 15, 2020

Highlights from recent stories featuring Temple in the media

By Kim Fischer

As the worldwide spread of COVID-19 continues to impact many aspects of our daily lives, Temple […]