Staff & Faculty

November 2023

Image of a child playing with robot toys.
Jonny Hart -  

Nov. 30, 2023

Not child’s play: Potential risks of smart toys explained

By Jonny Hart

Toys are meant to provide a fun and creative outlet for children. And yet, over the years toys have […]

Sgts Kamari and Lauren Boone with their son Kaleb
Matt Petrillo -  

Nov. 9, 2023

TUPD officer-veterans reflect on what it means to serve ahead of Veterans Day

By Matt Petrillo

Temple Police Sgt. Kamari Boone is one of more than a dozen members of the Department of Public […]

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Jonny Hart -  

Nov. 8, 2023

From advisors to awardees: Temple colleagues earn Fulbright honors

By Jonny Hart

Amanda Neuber and Barbara Gorka know a thing or two about preparing Owls for success during their […]

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Jonny Hart -  

Nov. 1, 2023

Why you won't want to miss Philly's historic November election

By Jonny Hart

During off-year elections, the call to get out and vote loses its punch. Voter turnout in the 2020 […]

October 2023

Brian Hathaway pictured in the Communications Center.
Matt Petrillo -  

Oct. 31, 2023

Temple University dispatcher fulfills dream, achieves undergraduate degree 40 years after receiving a full scholarship to Temple

By Matt Petrillo

Brian Hathaway remembers being both eager to meet new friends and dive into his studies the first […]

Deirdre Hopkins pictured with Sheila Hess.
Steve Orbanek -  

Oct. 18, 2023

Temple’s Deirdre Childress Hopkins inducted into public relations hall of fame

By Steve Orbanek

As Temple University s senior director of communications, Deirdre Childress Hopkins, KLN 23, is a […]

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Kim Fischer -  

Oct. 10, 2023

Family ties: Nobel winner has Temple roots

By Kim Fischer

If you ve been watching the news recently, you may have heard that two trailblazing researchers who […]

September 2023

Heru Shabazz pictured sitting outside the offices of the Department of Public Safety.
Matt Petrillo -  

Sep. 27, 2023

Moving up: A security officer in the Department of Public Safety is now working to become a Temple police officer

By Matt Petrillo

The Department of Public Safety s (DPS) Heru Shabazz is trading in his security officer shirt and […]

President Epps pictured wearing a yellow jacket.
Steve Orbanek -  

Sep. 22, 2023

Remembering President JoAnne A. Epps

By Steve Orbanek

For the last 20-plus years, when Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps strolled across campus, […]

August 2023

Image of officer Bob McQue.
Jonny Hart -  

Aug. 1, 2023

Bob McQue celebrates over 50 years of Temple Police service

By Jonny Hart

Bob McQue still remembers the exact day, more than 50 years ago in the fall of 1972, when he was […]

July 2023

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Brent Baum -  

Jul. 19, 2023

Temple experts weigh in on the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision

By Brent Baum

In response, Temple University s Center for Anti-Racism, the Beasley School of Law and the Office […]

Grandparents, parents and their young children stand around the kitchen smiling and embracing.
Ashleigh DeLuca -  

Jul. 13, 2023

Acclaimed Temple psychologist’s new book explores parenting adult children

By Ashleigh DeLuca

How do I know if my adult child is struggling? What should I do if I don t like their romantic […]