Sen. Booker (D-NJ) offered a heartfelt keynote address to his former classmate Temple President Jason Wingard. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 26, 2022 Jason Wingard inaugurated as Temple’s 12th president When U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) became classmates with Temple University President Jason […] Temple’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) is organizing various events for National Coming Out Week. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 26, 2022 Show your pride during National Coming Out Week Updated Oct. 3, 2022 From Monday, Oct. 3, through Friday, Oct. 7, Temple celebrates National Coming […] As part of the presidential inauguration of Temple University President Jason Wingard, the university hosted its first-ever Talks@Temple on Sept. 15. During the first Talks@Temple, renowned filmmaker and Philadelphia-area resident M. Night Shyamalan joined Wingard to discuss the rise of streaming, the future of the film/television industry and other pressing topics. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 21, 2022 First edition of Talks@Temple brings bold, provocative discourse As part of the presidential inauguration of Temple University President Jason Wingard, the […] Temple University is the only school in Philadelphia to be recognized with the HEED Award and one of just seven colleges or universities in the state of Pennsylvania to earn the distinction. In total, only 103 schools, out of nearly 6,000 colleges and universities across the country, earned this honor. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 12, 2022 HEED Award celebrates Temple University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion If you talk to Temple University faculty, staff and students, there is a popular proclamation that […] Jim Rooney and Jeremi Duru will discuss the Rooney Rule, its legacy and how it will continue to impact both the present and future sports and business world when they visit Temple University on Wed., Sept. 21, for a special presentation. Photo by Contributed photo Sep. 7, 2022 What is the legacy of the Rooney Rule? While it has not been spared from criticism, there is no denying the impact of the Rooney Rule. […] Adrienne Shaw, associate professor in the Klein College of Media and Communication, notes media companies’ tendency to deprioritize content targeting marginalized groups, including LGBTQIA+ communities. Photo by Courtesy of Adrienne Shaw Aug. 23, 2022 Why are shows with queer female characters being canceled? A Temple professor explains Amid recent cancellations of LGBTQIA+ programming, fans have noticed a troubling pattern: Much of […] Photo by Courtesy of Jennifer Pollitt Aug. 18, 2022 Let’s talk about sex: Temple launches first-of-its-kind undergraduate sexuality education class This fall, Temple is launching Sexuality Education, a first-of-its kind class with two main goals: […] Aug. 5, 2022 Bold Conversations: A presidential visit to the Middle East Bold Conversations: A presidential visit to the Middle East During a recent trip to […] Monica Rhodes, who earned a master’s degree in African American studies at Temple, chose the university partly because she wanted to be in a major city with a long legacy of archival, historical and architectural places to explore. Photo by Courtesy of Corban Swain Jul. 21, 2022 Temple alumna joins the most diverse Rome Prize cohort yet When Monica Rhodes, CLA ’08, came to Temple, she was on track to become an African American studies […] Timothy Welbeck is an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Africology and African American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jun. 15, 2022 Temple experts remain committed to anti-racism work ahead of Juneteenth 2022 Juneteenth often serves as a time for discussions about racism and the ways it continues to affect […] Sean Yom, associate professor of political science, has recommended a few AAPI-themed works to learn more. Photo by Betsy Manning May 24, 2022 What to read, listen to and watch to learn more about AAPI communities As part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we asked […] A new AAPI-themed General Education course will begin being offered in spring 2023. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg May 24, 2022 New General Education course to focus on AAPI identity and experiences When the College of Liberal Arts called for new General Education (GenEd) course proposals, Sean […] Temple LGBTQIA+ seniors were honored with rainbow cords at Lavender Graduation. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg May 10, 2022 Temple’s LGBTQIA+ seniors celebrated at Lavender Graduation On a Wednesday afternoon at the Howard Gittis Student Center, LGBTQIA+ seniors and their allies […] Joyce Joyce, professor of English, is one of the faculty members who teaches and researches gender, sexuality and women’s studies in the College of Liberal Arts. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Apr. 20, 2022 Meet 5 Temple professors who teach and research gender, sexuality and women’s studies In addition to its Philadelphia roots, R1 research status, diverse student body and successful […] A Laura H. Carnell professor, Terell Stafford has been described as “one of the great players of our time” by pianist McCoy Tyner. Photo by Courtesy of Terell Stafford Apr. 12, 2022 Jazz trumpeter Terell Stafford is focused on mentoring the next generation of musicians When Terell Stafford was a young and budding trumpet player, he was told he might have a problem. […]
Sen. Booker (D-NJ) offered a heartfelt keynote address to his former classmate Temple President Jason Wingard. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 26, 2022 Jason Wingard inaugurated as Temple’s 12th president When U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) became classmates with Temple University President Jason […] Temple’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) is organizing various events for National Coming Out Week. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 26, 2022 Show your pride during National Coming Out Week Updated Oct. 3, 2022 From Monday, Oct. 3, through Friday, Oct. 7, Temple celebrates National Coming […] As part of the presidential inauguration of Temple University President Jason Wingard, the university hosted its first-ever Talks@Temple on Sept. 15. During the first Talks@Temple, renowned filmmaker and Philadelphia-area resident M. Night Shyamalan joined Wingard to discuss the rise of streaming, the future of the film/television industry and other pressing topics. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 21, 2022 First edition of Talks@Temple brings bold, provocative discourse As part of the presidential inauguration of Temple University President Jason Wingard, the […] Temple University is the only school in Philadelphia to be recognized with the HEED Award and one of just seven colleges or universities in the state of Pennsylvania to earn the distinction. In total, only 103 schools, out of nearly 6,000 colleges and universities across the country, earned this honor. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Sep. 12, 2022 HEED Award celebrates Temple University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion If you talk to Temple University faculty, staff and students, there is a popular proclamation that […] Jim Rooney and Jeremi Duru will discuss the Rooney Rule, its legacy and how it will continue to impact both the present and future sports and business world when they visit Temple University on Wed., Sept. 21, for a special presentation. Photo by Contributed photo Sep. 7, 2022 What is the legacy of the Rooney Rule? While it has not been spared from criticism, there is no denying the impact of the Rooney Rule. […] Adrienne Shaw, associate professor in the Klein College of Media and Communication, notes media companies’ tendency to deprioritize content targeting marginalized groups, including LGBTQIA+ communities. Photo by Courtesy of Adrienne Shaw Aug. 23, 2022 Why are shows with queer female characters being canceled? A Temple professor explains Amid recent cancellations of LGBTQIA+ programming, fans have noticed a troubling pattern: Much of […] Photo by Courtesy of Jennifer Pollitt Aug. 18, 2022 Let’s talk about sex: Temple launches first-of-its-kind undergraduate sexuality education class This fall, Temple is launching Sexuality Education, a first-of-its kind class with two main goals: […] Aug. 5, 2022 Bold Conversations: A presidential visit to the Middle East Bold Conversations: A presidential visit to the Middle East During a recent trip to […] Monica Rhodes, who earned a master’s degree in African American studies at Temple, chose the university partly because she wanted to be in a major city with a long legacy of archival, historical and architectural places to explore. Photo by Courtesy of Corban Swain Jul. 21, 2022 Temple alumna joins the most diverse Rome Prize cohort yet When Monica Rhodes, CLA ’08, came to Temple, she was on track to become an African American studies […] Timothy Welbeck is an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Africology and African American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jun. 15, 2022 Temple experts remain committed to anti-racism work ahead of Juneteenth 2022 Juneteenth often serves as a time for discussions about racism and the ways it continues to affect […] Sean Yom, associate professor of political science, has recommended a few AAPI-themed works to learn more. Photo by Betsy Manning May 24, 2022 What to read, listen to and watch to learn more about AAPI communities As part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we asked […] A new AAPI-themed General Education course will begin being offered in spring 2023. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg May 24, 2022 New General Education course to focus on AAPI identity and experiences When the College of Liberal Arts called for new General Education (GenEd) course proposals, Sean […] Temple LGBTQIA+ seniors were honored with rainbow cords at Lavender Graduation. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg May 10, 2022 Temple’s LGBTQIA+ seniors celebrated at Lavender Graduation On a Wednesday afternoon at the Howard Gittis Student Center, LGBTQIA+ seniors and their allies […] Joyce Joyce, professor of English, is one of the faculty members who teaches and researches gender, sexuality and women’s studies in the College of Liberal Arts. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Apr. 20, 2022 Meet 5 Temple professors who teach and research gender, sexuality and women’s studies In addition to its Philadelphia roots, R1 research status, diverse student body and successful […] A Laura H. Carnell professor, Terell Stafford has been described as “one of the great players of our time” by pianist McCoy Tyner. Photo by Courtesy of Terell Stafford Apr. 12, 2022 Jazz trumpeter Terell Stafford is focused on mentoring the next generation of musicians When Terell Stafford was a young and budding trumpet player, he was told he might have a problem. […]
