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Cyclists Tour from Templetown to Ambler

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:49:49 +0000

With spring weather finally back, bike riders are out and about. Temple’s main and Ambler campuses teamed up to host the second annual Temple University Bike Tour. Almost 250 have taken on the challenge to ride from Temple’s main campus to Temple’s Ambler campus. That’s up from 125 last year. Organizer Vicki McGarvey is excited about the growth. When asked about what the success this year as…

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Owls Leave the Nest

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:12:56 +0000

During the spring semester, seniors have one thing on their mind: graduation. For many Temple seniors, the countdown to commencement brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. “I think there’s always that fear when you leave somewhere,” said Izzy Bernard. Thousands are expected to graduate this May. For many, the moment feels surreal—especially after starting college in a global…

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TEMPLE HOSTS EARTH DAY EXPO

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:27:59 +0000

In celebration of Earth Day, Temple University’s Office of Sustainability and the TSG Sustainability Committee hosted an Earth Day Expo in the Science Education and Research Center lobby. The event brought together clubs and organizations committed to protecting the planet and promoting sustainable living. “We think it’s just a great culmination of all the different research…

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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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TUPD’s New Dispatch Center

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:29:46 +0000

With the funding from the state, Temple University has upgraded its 24/7 dispatch center with new technology, more space, and faster response tools. “There’s an enormous increase in the number of cameras on campus we have,” said Brian Hathaway, a dispatcher with Temple University Police. Joshua Nussbaum, deputy director of Emergency Management, said the improvements are important for…

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Teens Cause Chaos on Temple’s Campus

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:48:51 +0000

“I wasn’t really expecting to experience that, and I was just really disappointed to see it,” said a Temple student. Over the weekend, crowds of teenagers flooded Temple’s campus, prompting seven assaults and one robbery. Four of the victims were Temple students. The crowd started at Morgan Hall and made its way down Cecil B. Moore Avenue to Temple Towers and Vantage apartments.

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The Clothesline Project

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:58:10 +0000

This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Temple Update’s Jesse Kosierowski reports on a powerful display that is weaving together art, awareness, and hope. “It happens on campus, it happens in dorm rooms, it happens everywhere. It’s so important for us to know that and to have information to prepare ourselves and also to help the university do better,” said Sally Thistle.

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Temple Changes Funding for Research

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:35:03 +0000

recent article and email regarding budget and spending measures, President John Fry says the federal government has removed grants from the Department of Health and Human Services and ordered 14 projects to stop their work. View More » ]]>

Tariff Turmoil in Philadelphia

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:04:10 +0000

Trump’s tariff plans have made waves all around the world, including here at Temple. Economics professor William Newmann described what a tariff is. “A tariff is simply a tax on whoever is bringing a product into the country,” said Newmann. He said Trump’s plan is sending many different messages. “We’re getting conflicted messages from people, even if some people think they know what’s…

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Temple Celebrates Global Cultures at World Languages Fair

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:32:01 +0000

Temple University has given students the chance to go around the world in one afternoon. As part of campus World Languages Week, the World Languages Fair brought professors and students together to share their cultures and learn about others. Professor Zhenni Jia from the Center for Chinese Language Instruction spoke with Temple Update about why opportunities like this are so important…

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