Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 1: The evolution of America’s relationship with firearms Category one, gunshot wound to abdomen. In minutes, the trauma team at Temple University Hospital […] Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 2: How to solve the American gun epidemic Laurence Steinberg squints up at the glossy, backlit rows of the latest MRI scans from his research […] At a recent forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin described the various ways Temple addresses student safety, including a public safety app, walking escorts, a shuttle system, grants for private landlords to install lighting or cameras to improve security, and investment in a strong partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Dec. 7, 2022 Jennifer Griffin highlights need for collaborative approach in addressing public safety issues As Philadelphia grapples with an uptick in gun violence, public safety continues to be a major […] The Center for Anti-Racism was spawned in the wake of the George Floyd protests of 2020. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 30, 2022 Temple University’s Center for Anti-Racism holds grand opening Temple University is now home to a center that seeks to solve problems of racial inequity and […] When fully constructed, the newly-renovated Paley Hall will feature a number state-of-the-art teaching spaces, which will greatly help prepare students for the evolving field of public health. Photo by Contributed photo Nov. 18, 2022 Renovated Paley Hall set to become ‘signature piece’ of Temple’s campus If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of public health. For more […] Where antiquity meets modernity: President Wingard and Provost Mandel stand in front of the Arch of Constantine (AD 312) during their recent trip to Rome to visit Temple Rome’s campus and seek opportunities to expand Temple’s global reach. Photo by Elisa Santandrea and Daniele Criscenzo Nov. 9, 2022 Globally connected campus: A presidential visit to Temple Rome Globally connected campus: A presidential visit to Temple Rome Temple University […] Board member Jon Broder, President Jason Wingard, Hillel Executive Director Rabbi Daniel Levitt and board Chair Mitch Morgan celebrated at the Temple Hillel reception honoring Professor Edward Newman. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 7, 2022 Temple Hillel unveils legacy plan in honor of professor Temple Hillel unveiled a library named in honor of former Temple Professor Edward Newman and […] Wingard urges colleges and universities to innovate to meet the needs of the international workforce while staying rooted in their pedagogical foundations. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 7, 2022 President Wingard presented the opening address at Chronicle of Higher Education Festival As the keynote speaker of this year’s Chronicle Festival, a two-day summit organized by The […] Through the new Best Nest Program, Temple students will be able to access a property visit inspection checklist, read and leave tenant reviews, and view rental listings that identify Best Nest properties. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 4, 2022 Temple launches Best Nest Program Need to know which off-campus landlords are licensed? There’s a program for that. Looking to see if […] The Temple University Strategic Plan is now in its implementation phase. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Oct. 28, 2022 Introducing the Temple University Strategic Plan In 2020, Temple University embarked on a bold journey to develop its strategic plan—an ambitious […] Sophia Lee, LAW ’00, ’04, a longtime Philadelphia-area lawyer and current partner in the litigation practice at Blank Rome LLP, has been named Temple University’s chief of staff. Within this new role, Lee will help oversee daily university operations while also working closely with other members of Temple’s administration to help lead and implement various strategic initiatives across the university. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Oct. 28, 2022 Sophia Lee named chief of staff Sophia Lee, LAW ’00, ’04, a longtime Philadelphia-area lawyer and current partner in the litigation […] Temple University President Jason Wingard met with members of the Temple University Police Department and parents from the Temple Family Council last week as part of a special "learn-in." The goal was to hear directly from Temple police officers and gain their valuable perspective and insight into the challenges facing Philadelphia and the nation due to the gun violence epidemic. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Oct. 19, 2022 President Wingard discusses campus safety with Temple Family Council and Temple University Police Department Are students safe at Temple University? How is gun violence affecting Philadelphia and the nation? […] Plans for a centrally located interfaith prayer room have been in the works for years. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Sep. 27, 2022 A new interfaith prayer room on campus welcomes students of all faiths Temple University is home to a brand new interfaith prayer room, within which students from various […] Dan Berman and Melanie Cosby are serving as co-chairs of the university’s new mental health and wellness task force. Photo by Betsy Manning Sep. 16, 2022 Mental health task force aims to enhance wellness on campus Earlier this year Provost Gregory Mandel announced the launch of a new task force whose mission is […] The new Flight service will pick up and drop off passengers at more than 40 stops located at nearly every intersection within Campus Safety Services’ patrol zone. The stops are identified by signs like the one pictured here. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Aug. 4, 2022 Temple relaunches Flight as a fixed-route service Temple University’s Flight program, which has operated as an on-demand door-to-door ride request […] Load More
Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 1: The evolution of America’s relationship with firearms Category one, gunshot wound to abdomen. In minutes, the trauma team at Temple University Hospital […] Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 2: How to solve the American gun epidemic Laurence Steinberg squints up at the glossy, backlit rows of the latest MRI scans from his research […] At a recent forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin described the various ways Temple addresses student safety, including a public safety app, walking escorts, a shuttle system, grants for private landlords to install lighting or cameras to improve security, and investment in a strong partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Dec. 7, 2022 Jennifer Griffin highlights need for collaborative approach in addressing public safety issues As Philadelphia grapples with an uptick in gun violence, public safety continues to be a major […] The Center for Anti-Racism was spawned in the wake of the George Floyd protests of 2020. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 30, 2022 Temple University’s Center for Anti-Racism holds grand opening Temple University is now home to a center that seeks to solve problems of racial inequity and […] When fully constructed, the newly-renovated Paley Hall will feature a number state-of-the-art teaching spaces, which will greatly help prepare students for the evolving field of public health. Photo by Contributed photo Nov. 18, 2022 Renovated Paley Hall set to become ‘signature piece’ of Temple’s campus If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of public health. For more […] Where antiquity meets modernity: President Wingard and Provost Mandel stand in front of the Arch of Constantine (AD 312) during their recent trip to Rome to visit Temple Rome’s campus and seek opportunities to expand Temple’s global reach. Photo by Elisa Santandrea and Daniele Criscenzo Nov. 9, 2022 Globally connected campus: A presidential visit to Temple Rome Globally connected campus: A presidential visit to Temple Rome Temple University […] Board member Jon Broder, President Jason Wingard, Hillel Executive Director Rabbi Daniel Levitt and board Chair Mitch Morgan celebrated at the Temple Hillel reception honoring Professor Edward Newman. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 7, 2022 Temple Hillel unveils legacy plan in honor of professor Temple Hillel unveiled a library named in honor of former Temple Professor Edward Newman and […] Wingard urges colleges and universities to innovate to meet the needs of the international workforce while staying rooted in their pedagogical foundations. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 7, 2022 President Wingard presented the opening address at Chronicle of Higher Education Festival As the keynote speaker of this year’s Chronicle Festival, a two-day summit organized by The […] Through the new Best Nest Program, Temple students will be able to access a property visit inspection checklist, read and leave tenant reviews, and view rental listings that identify Best Nest properties. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 4, 2022 Temple launches Best Nest Program Need to know which off-campus landlords are licensed? There’s a program for that. Looking to see if […] The Temple University Strategic Plan is now in its implementation phase. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Oct. 28, 2022 Introducing the Temple University Strategic Plan In 2020, Temple University embarked on a bold journey to develop its strategic plan—an ambitious […] Sophia Lee, LAW ’00, ’04, a longtime Philadelphia-area lawyer and current partner in the litigation practice at Blank Rome LLP, has been named Temple University’s chief of staff. Within this new role, Lee will help oversee daily university operations while also working closely with other members of Temple’s administration to help lead and implement various strategic initiatives across the university. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Oct. 28, 2022 Sophia Lee named chief of staff Sophia Lee, LAW ’00, ’04, a longtime Philadelphia-area lawyer and current partner in the litigation […] Temple University President Jason Wingard met with members of the Temple University Police Department and parents from the Temple Family Council last week as part of a special "learn-in." The goal was to hear directly from Temple police officers and gain their valuable perspective and insight into the challenges facing Philadelphia and the nation due to the gun violence epidemic. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Oct. 19, 2022 President Wingard discusses campus safety with Temple Family Council and Temple University Police Department Are students safe at Temple University? How is gun violence affecting Philadelphia and the nation? […] Plans for a centrally located interfaith prayer room have been in the works for years. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Sep. 27, 2022 A new interfaith prayer room on campus welcomes students of all faiths Temple University is home to a brand new interfaith prayer room, within which students from various […] Dan Berman and Melanie Cosby are serving as co-chairs of the university’s new mental health and wellness task force. Photo by Betsy Manning Sep. 16, 2022 Mental health task force aims to enhance wellness on campus Earlier this year Provost Gregory Mandel announced the launch of a new task force whose mission is […] The new Flight service will pick up and drop off passengers at more than 40 stops located at nearly every intersection within Campus Safety Services’ patrol zone. The stops are identified by signs like the one pictured here. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Aug. 4, 2022 Temple relaunches Flight as a fixed-route service Temple University’s Flight program, which has operated as an on-demand door-to-door ride request […]