Temple University

03/22/2025

When it comes to choosing a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket, is there actually a method to the madness? 👀🏀

George Diemer, a faculty member at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University, discusses the odds.

When it comes to sports gambling, there is no event quite like March Madness. This year, an estimated $3.1 billion is expected to be legally wagered on this year’s men and women’s NCAA tournaments. For context, that’s more than double what was wagered last month during the Super Bowl. Both cas...

03/22/2025

Temple’s annual George Washington Carver Science Fair! 🧪 Each year, students from grades six through 12 in the Philadelphia region showcase their scientific experiments on campus. Read more:

Visually well-organized information, eye-catching props and an engaging title can quickly capture one’s attention at a science fair. Veronica Gonzalez did just that as she presented her science fair project titled “Nondominant Arm vs. Robotic Arm” at Temple’s annual George Washington Carver ...

03/21/2025

Temple alum Joshua Weikert will be competing on Jeopardy tonight at 7 p.m. on 6abc! Tune in 📺🌟

03/21/2025

Owls met their Match ❤️🩺 Today, our fourth-year medical students found out where they’ll begin their residencies. Congratulations to Owls reaching this important milestone. We can’t wait to see you soar!

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

03/21/2025

Advice to students ...

“Don’t be afraid to hear the word no. At Temple, sometimes students would ask how I got to do so many events. It’s just because I asked: Could I cover the Flyers games, could I cover the Eagles games? Could I apply for a credential to do a show at the Superbowl? Those opportunities are there; you have to ask for them.”

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–Zach Gelb, KLN ’16
2025 30 Under 30 recipient

03/20/2025

Step behind the curtain! 🎭✨ Temple students and faculty brought 'The Beggar’s Trio' to life, blending three plays into one cross-disciplinary opera.

A look back at the making of ‘The Beggar’s Trio,’ a cross-disciplinary opera See the gallery keywords

03/20/2025

Like this if you've been affected by pet cuteness 🐶

A new research by Lu Lu, associate professor at School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University, shows that a pet’s cuteness can influence your decision to book your next Airbnb stay.

A fluffy dog with soft fur, big round eyes, floppy ears and a small stature is so high on the “pet cuteness” scale that it may influence your decision to book your next Airbnb stay. [node:pullquote]Lu Lu, associate professor at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Manag...

03/19/2025

Dean Monika Williams Shealey of Temple University College of Education and Human Development recently advocated for state support of teacher recruitment and retention initiatives during the Pennsylvania House Education Committee meeting.

Monika Williams Shealey, dean of the Temple University College of Education and Human Development, advocated for state support of teacher recruitment and retention initiatives as she testified during a Pennsylvania House Education Committee information meeting.

03/19/2025

Thanks to Temple ...

“Temple University empowered me to grow both academically and professionally. Temple Japan connected me with my heritage and broadened my perspectives in an international setting, while the online MSW program provided the flexibility to pursue my goals without compromise. These experiences prepared me to align my passion for public health with meaningful action, and I am grateful for the foundation Temple provided to make a lasting impact.”

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–Jian Joyner, CLA ’18, SSW ’23
2025 30 Under 30 recipient

03/18/2025

Temple University was recently selected as the Pennsylvania institution to join the University Innovation Alliance, building on our legacy of innovation.

Temple University has been selected to join the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), a multi-university consortium working to improve student success and broaden participation in higher education for all students. Temple is the 18th university to join the prestigious organization and is the only un...

03/18/2025

Owls and families can now reserve tickets for Commencement! 🎓 Up to four tickets will be provided to each graduate.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4hGog5L

03/17/2025

Temple's Wind Symphony had the rare opportunity to bring a brand-new piece of music to life, performing the world premiere of a new concerto by composer Emma O’Halloran.

On Friday, March 14, the Temple University Wind Symphony will have the rare opportunity to bring a brand-new piece of music to life. Temple’s top wind band will perform the world premiere of Only Moments to Live, a concerto composed by Emma O’Halloran, during its Old, New and Timeless program at...

03/17/2025

Being Temple Made means ...

“It’s the connections that you make. The reason I got my job was from Temple. All of my best friends are from Temple. When I enter a new space, I find someone and we’re hitting off, and I find out they’re from Temple. I see Temple alumni in the news. There’s a sense of pride and community. It feels like you’re involved in something bigger, and it’s just nice to know that you have all these people around you that went to the same place as you and experienced the same things as you and are out in the world.”

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–Maria Drawbaugh, ENG ’21
2025 30 Under 30 recipient

03/16/2025

Honoring a legacy! ✨ Hosted by the Office of Community Affairs and Engagement, the Duckrey family visited the Blockson Collection ahead of Duckrey Elementary’s Founder’s Day to explore artifacts related to Tanner G. Duckrey, the first Black superintendent in Philadelphia’s school district.

03/16/2025

Temple's 2025 Flower Show exhibit has been awarded several top honors, including a Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal!

A huge congratulations to the talented team behind this award-winning display. 🌸🏆

On the evening of Friday, Feb. 28, it was time once again to present students, faculty and staff from Tyler’s landscape architecture and horticulture programs with their flowers. For the third consecutive year, the Temple team took home various top honors at the Philadelphia Flower Show, the natio...

03/15/2025

Thanks to Temple ...

“The architecture professors at Temple gave me the freedom to truly explore and experiment without boundaries. They supported my thesis, a reinterpretation of ancient Coptic architecture within the American landscape, which is going to be the foundation for my PhD.

They also took a multidisciplinary approach to architecture where engineers, historians and artists would all give us feedback. It was truly transformative. Tyler’s ethos is something I’ll carry with me forever.”

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–Yostina Yacoub, TYL ’24
2025 30 Under 30 recipient

03/14/2025

Temple seniors! GradFest is your one-stop-shop before graduation. 🎓

Celebrate your milestone with special gifts from the Temple University Alumni Association and learn about resources available to you: https://bit.ly/3Drqqrd

03/14/2025

03/14/2025

Congratulations to Temple professor James Earl Davis on being elected to the National Academy of Education!

As a pioneering contributor to research in Black male studies in education, he paved the way for the next generation to expand his work.

James Earl Davis, the Bernard C. Watson Endowed Chair in Urban Education at Temple, was recently elected to the National Academy of Education. The academy recognizes top education leaders and scholars in the country from a wide range of expertise in education research and policy. Davis has published...

03/13/2025

Congratulations to Temple graduate student Victor Diaz on winning the 8th annual Changemaker Challenge! 🏆

He developed LegalAI, a digital platform to help people navigate the complex process of legal immigration. Read more:

Victor Diaz has been selected as the winner of Temple University’s 8th annual Changemaker Challenge for developing LegalAI, a digital platform to help people navigate the complex process of legal immigration. “The idea of my project is to help immigrants with their process because it is very exp...

03/13/2025

Tune in! 📺🌟 Long Bright River, the bestselling novel by Temple professor Liz Moore, premieres as a TV series on Peacock today—starring Amanda Seyfried!

Liz Moore remembers always being a writer, even when she declared a major in neuroscience and behavior at Barnard College in the 2000s.“I was raised to be very practical and to always have a day job or some plan B,” she said. “I quickly realized that science wasn’t my niche. I became an Engl...

03/13/2025

I have Temple to thank for ...

“My advisor, Elizabeth Diamond. She’s a phenomenal person and helped me to get my degree. It was a two-year master’s program, but I had to finish in one year, and she helped me figure out a way to achieve it. I also had her for four or five classes, and they prepared me by showing me all of the different strategies for teaching.

It really taught me how to go about things differently, to never be single-minded about a certain topic. There are a million ways, and you have to find the one that works best for you.”

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–Joseph Curry, EDU ’22
2025 30 Under 30 recipient

03/12/2025

Some of the brightest young minds in Philadelphia were on campus last week to showcase their presentations at the annual George Washington Carver Science Fair! 🔬⭐

03/12/2025

Innovation meets impact.

Temple professor W. Geoffrey Wright’s startup is using VR to assess fall risks in older adults, helping to prevent injuries before they happen. Read more:

Before teaching and directing neuromotor science at Temple, W. Geoffrey Wright flew on the Vomit Comet at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during graduate school.

03/11/2025

Mark your calendars! 📅💍 Jostens will be back on campus for a class ring ordering event.

Look for their table outside of the Main Campus Bookstore from 11am – 4pm on March 17 & 18.

03/11/2025

Advice to current students ...

“Align yourself with your non-negotiables; whatever it is that is your purpose, to give to this world. Knowing what values you stand for and how to stand for them will always come in handy.

When you’re trying to find a job and think you’re going to settle for one, your non-negotiables will ring in your ear and say, ‘No, you deserve more.’ I can’t tell you how many times my [Temple mentors] reminded me of that when I was younger, and now I’m able to tell my students.”

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–Sabriaya Shipley, TFM ’18
2025 30 Under 30 recipient

03/11/2025

A new regional campus for Temple’s medical school!

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and WellSpan Health have formalized an agreement to open a new regional campus for Temple’s medical school in York County, PA.

Last week, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and WellSpan Health formalized an agreement that will establish a new regional campus for Temple’s medical school to be located in York County, Pennsylvania. The agreement comes after the two organizations signed a memorandum of und...

03/10/2025

This academic year, 11 students have received Fulbright scholarship awards!🌟🙌

Temple University has again been recognized as a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Top Producing Institution. This marks the fifth time that Temple has earned this honor.

With 11 students receiving the prestigious scholarship awards for the current academic year, Temple University has again been recognized as a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Top Producing Institution. This marks the fifth time that Temple has earned this honor. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau...

03/09/2025

Special guest Quentin Grimes from the Philadelphia 76ers made an appearance on campus to challenge Owls in some games, hand out prizes and serve up some food! 🏀🔥

03/09/2025

Thanks to Temple ...

“I met so many people that I’m still friends with today through the International Students Association. It was one of the best experiences of my life to be able to meet people with such drastically different backgrounds, cultures and languages, and still have such a bond and closeness.

Just last year I was best man in a wedding for one friend in Taiwan. I don’t know how I could have gotten that anywhere else.”

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–Xavier Conaway, KLN ’19
2025 30 Under 30 recipient