Temple University College of Liberal Arts

06/30/2026

🎉 Philadelphia just became the world's first "Playful Learning City"—and Temple is at the heart of it!

The new Launch Pad at Sister Cities Park is the latest project from Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and her former PhD student, Sarah Lytle, CLA '11, now executive director of Playful Learning Landscapes. It's one of 11 interactive installations across the city designed to turn everyday spaces into places where kids learn through play. Read the full story 👇

Philadelphia was named the world’s first ‘Playful Learning City’ following the groundbreaking work of Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Distinguished Faculty Fellow in the Department of Psychology, and her former doctorate student Sarah Lytle, 

05/08/2026

🎓🥳🎉 Congratulations to our graduating CLA undergrad owls! Today’s the day, so soak it in. You made it, and now it’s time to fly! We’re getting ready, and we can’t wait to see you fill up the Liacouras Center this afternoon and celebrate all your hard work.

Don’t forget to tag us in your posts and stories! We want to see and share them!

05/04/2026

Congratulations, Student Speaker Namira Prodhania, who will take the stage on May 8th at CLA’s Graduation Ceremony!

“As a first-generation student, I am honored to represent Temple Owls and give a voice to all graduates. I want to recognize the journey it took to get here—one filled with perseverance, growth, and unwavering support.”

05/01/2026

04/20/2026

🎓CALLING ALL CLA GRADS‼️ This Wednesday, we’re celebrating you! Join us from 2-5 on the terrace at Mazur for games, good times, food and some swag to take with you. You’ve earned it!

04/17/2026

This year’s have only further established what we’ve always known to be true: Owls never stop showing up for each other.

It is estimated that it will take 1,111 donors to reach our goal for this year, and we’re well on our way, but the most important number is 1️⃣. It only takes 1️⃣ contribution to make a real impact on a current or future student’s trajectory.

CLA’s Get To Graduation Fund was created to make sure students facing unexpected financial hardship reach graduation and continue pushing toward their dreams.

Will you be the 1️⃣? Make your donation at the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/gettograd26

04/15/2026

Here’s your reminder that this week is , a celebration of what we can accomplish when we come together as a community to create greater possibilities for future Owls!

The College of Liberal Arts is supporting students this year through the Get To Graduation Fund. Get To Graduation grants makes sure juniors and seniors facing unexpected financial hardship are still able to cross the finish line (and graduation stage) and receive their bachelor’s degrees.

You can make your contribution at the link in our bio or by visiting bit.ly/gettograd26

04/13/2026

are here again! This annual week-long celebration is our opportunity to show what’s possible when faculty, staff, alumni and friends of our university come together to change the lives of future (and present) Owls!

🎓 This year, the College of Liberal Arts is once again supporting our students through the Get to Graduation Fund. Get to Graduation Grants are awarded to students in their senior year who are faced with financial obstacles that threaten their ability to complete their bachelor’s degree.

🏁 🏃🏃 Let’s start this year’s Giving Days strong and help push our CLA Owls toward the finish line! Click the link in our bio to donate or visit bit.ly/gettograd26