Sean Graveley – Temple Update

Temple Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:07:46 +0000

Catholic students are mourning the loss of the late Pope Francis. Freshman catholic Mara Faychak expressed her grief. “I know he was struggling with poor health, but it was definitely a loss for me.” she says. The Roman Catholic spiritual center on Temple’s main campus, called the Newman Center, also released a statement saying quote: “The loss of Pope Francis impacts Temple the…

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Measles Case Reported in Philadelphia

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:33:53 +0000

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in the city this year amid soaring cases in the Southwest United States. The case emerged after news health officials also confirmed a case in Montgomery County. The Department also alerted the public that potential exposure locations include the South Philadelphia Health and Literacy Center and The Children’s Hospital…

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Jennifer Griffin Nominated for Campus Safety Award

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:29:25 +0000

Temple’s Vice President for Public Safety Dr. Jennifer Griffin has been nominated for Campus Safety Director of the Year for Campus Safety Magazine. Griffin was named as one of the 11 finalists for the award which included a pool of campus safety directors across the country. The nomination comes amid a drop in crime on campus since 2023. According to Temple Police, crimes such as burglaries…

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Executive Orders Targeting DEI May Impact Diversity Initiatives at Temple

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:56:24 +0000

An unprecedented number of executive orders have been signed during the first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office. Many of these executive orders have directly targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, or DEI, in the federal government. Some Temple students have been concerned that these executive orders may impact DEI initiatives at the university…

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