Jazmyn Burton

Michael Robinson talks with a woman at the Neighborhood Job Fair

Apr. 23, 2018

- Community Engagement

Philadelphia’s largest job fair connects community with careers

By Jazmyn Burton

On May 17, more than 2,000 people in search of opportunities to start new careers will crowd into […]

The Rev. Renee McKenzie plays a piano donated by Temple

Mar. 26, 2018

- Community Engagement

Temple chaplain establishes wellness center in North Philadelphia

By Jazmyn Burton

Sometimes it’s the actions of others that cause trauma and grief in people’s lives; in other […]

Man standing in front of classroom talking to onlookers

Jan. 31, 2018

- Community Engagement

Temple launches Workforce Connections Hub on campus

By Jazmyn Burton

A new collaboration between the Office of Community Relations’ Pan-African Studies Community […]

Marissa Weekes Mason

Dec. 13, 2017

- Community Engagement

Teaching tech

By Jazmyn Burton

A new partnership between Temple and Project HOME provides community members with the skills they […]

Hands holding a drum with a slit in it

Nov. 29, 2017

- Community Engagement

Mending the music

By Jazmyn Burton

Studies show that early exposure to music can help children achieve academically. So when Temple […]

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

Nov. 8, 2017

- Student Success

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 […]

preschool students during a classroom lesson.

Oct. 11, 2017

- Community Engagement

Trustees approve funding for studies related to new early childhood center

By Jazmyn Burton

Temple University’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to allow the College of Education to pursue […]

Literacy app testing at Temple University

Sep. 11, 2017

- Community Engagement

Developers test new literacy apps at Temple

By Jazmyn Burton

Taking part in a nationwide effort to increase literacy, Temple’s Pan-African Studies Community […]

David Cohen presenting historian Charles L. Blockson with the Philadelphia Award

May 31, 2017

- Community Engagement

Charles L. Blockson receives 2016 Philadelphia Award

By Jazmyn Burton

Charles L. Blockson has always been intrigued by history. This month, the man who is usually […]

Two people talking at the job fair.

May 31, 2017

- Community Engagement

Connecting the community with careers

By Jazmyn Burton

In a city that experiences a high level of poverty, Mike Robinson sees an opportunity to help […]