Community Engagement

September 2021

A woman in a red face covering standing before an overhead projector screen.

Sep. 24, 2021

- Community Engagement

Temple course answers the question: Why care about college?

In early August, a cohort of 17 high school students from district and charter schools in […]

Jessica Beard wearing her white coat inside her medical clinic

Sep. 8, 2021

- Community Engagement

Temple trauma surgeon earns fellowship aimed at curbing gun violence

As a trauma surgeon and public health researcher at Temple University Hospital, Jessica Beard cares […]

August 2021

Image of the Swing into School Circus event held at the former Norris Homes Community Center in North Philadelphia.

Aug. 25, 2021

- Community Engagement

An old community center provides new workforce services

With the support of a one-year, $2.5 million grant from the Lenfest Foundation, Temple University’s […]

July 2021

Image of a man in a Temple Police officer jacket outside in North Philadelphia.

Jul. 1, 2021

- Community Engagement

How a Temple Police officer gives back to North Philadelphia’s youth

With 14 years of experience as an officer in Temple’s Office of Campus Safety Services, Leroy […]

June 2021

A Temple spring campaign ad on a Philadelphia street.

Jun. 22, 2021

- Community Engagement

Brand campaigns celebrate Temple’s alumni and faculty

This spring, as Temple responded to the coronavirus pandemic and national conversations on race, […]

Temple s Michael Robinson talking to job seekers at the 2019 Annual Job Fair.

Jun. 10, 2021

- Community Engagement

The 14th Annual Neighborhood Job Fair provides hope for job seekers

With more residents vaccinated for COVID-19 and restrictions being lifted in Philadelphia, the […]

May 2021

Image of Temple student Savina Echeverria

May 11, 2021

- Community Engagement

Tyler student aspires to help build city neighborhood

There are many components that go into city planning—from the homes and offices where people live […]

April 2021

Temple students sweeping streets and collecting litter in North Philadelphia.

Apr. 29, 2021

- Community Engagement

Temple students volunteer for the annual Philly Spring Cleanup

More than 30 Temple University student volunteers worked together with local neighbors to gather […]

an engineer test water cleanliness in Peru

Apr. 21, 2021

- Community Engagement

Shifting service: Temple Engineers Without Borders connected to a local project during COVID-19

In a year where travel opportunities have largely been diminished by the pandemic, Temple’s […]

Image of aerial overview of North Central Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Apr. 21, 2021

- Community Engagement

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

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

- Community Engagement

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

- Community Engagement

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 […]