Student Success

January 2018

Chris O'Connell sitting with a fellow journalist

Jan. 30, 2018

Journalism alum embeds in Minneapolis for career ‘highlight’—an Eagles Super Bowl

Part of what Chris O Connell, KLN 91, loves about his job is the novelty of it all: As a general […]

Larry Magid speaking at a podium
Brandon Lausch -  

Jan. 24, 2018

Electric Factory founder Larry Magid pledges multiple student scholarships

By Brandon Lausch

Renowned concert promoter and Broadway producer Larry Magid, HON 12, and his wife, Mickey, have […]

Temple s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
Morgan Zalot -  

Jan. 23, 2018

From humble roots, Kornberg alumnus gives back

By Morgan Zalot

Growing up as the son of a shoe repairman in working-class West Philadelphia, Robert Bagramian knew […]

November 2017

Adam Gasiewski standing with Emily Beck, who is holding a copy of Milk and Vine

Nov. 29, 2017

Students distill viral videos into viral book, getting lesson in overnight success

Vine, the popular, now-defunct video platform known for its looping, often bizarre content, was […]

Hazim Hardeman standing on campus in front of the Bell Tower
Hillel Hoffman -  

Nov. 19, 2017

Hazim Hardeman becomes Temple’s first Rhodes Scholar

By Hillel Hoffman

Hazim Hardeman, a native North Philadelphian who grew up only a few blocks from Temple's Main […]

Katherine Berry wearing her Army ROTC uniform on campus
Morgan Zalot -  

Nov. 13, 2017

Meet Katherine Berry, cadet battalion commander of Temple’s Army ROTC

By Morgan Zalot

Growing up with a father who served as a drill sergeant in the Coast Guard taught Katherine Berry […]

Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, talking to an employee
Jazmyn Burton -  

Nov. 8, 2017

Leading the charge for change

By Jazmyn Burton

When Marcus Allen started his first year at Temple, he was a 28-year-old, nontraditional student […]

Following its unofficial motto, Temple s Army ROTC plans to shock the world at an international competition this spring after winning the national Ranger Challenge for the first time in 30 years. More than 40 ROTC teams from across the country competed in the challenge held at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Temple s Red Diamond Battalion consisted of 12 cadets ranging from freshmen to seniors who were specially selected to compete and trained on a daily basis to prepare. Trainings for the challenge were intense
Ben Palestino -  

Nov. 7, 2017

We are the champions

By Ben Palestino

Following its unofficial motto, Temple s Army ROTC plans to shock the world at an international […]

ROTC students rappelling off building on Temple campus

Nov. 1, 2017

Day in the life: Temple’s Army ROTC Red Diamond Battalion

Beyond going to class, studying and taking full advantage of their college experience, the […]

October 2017

Temple alumna nominated for Barrymore Awards reflects on education, career
Morgan Zalot -  

Oct. 25, 2017

Temple alumna nominated for Barrymore Awards reflects on education, career

By Morgan Zalot

It s been nearly a decade since Brenna Geffers graduated from Temple s School of Theater, Film and […]

world map highlighting countries hosting Temple Student Fulbright grantees since 2000
Hillel Hoffman -  

Oct. 18, 2017

Meet Temple’s record-breaking class of Student Fulbright grantees

By Hillel Hoffman

Ten Temple students and recent graduates have earned prestigious U.S. Student Fulbright grants for […]

September 2017

Pittsburgh skyline at sunset

Sep. 18, 2017

From Philly to Pittsburgh to PA Principal of the Year

Todd Price admits that when he neared graduation from high school in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a […]