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

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

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

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

Marissa Weekes Mason

Dec. 13, 2017

- Community Engagement

Teaching tech

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

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

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

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

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

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

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