education – Temple Update

National Constitution Center Black History Month Exhibit

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:30:22 +0000

In light of Black History Month, the National Constitution Center is paying homage to the black Americans who helped shape the country and constitution. Located steps away from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, people are coming to the museum to enjoy the various events they are hosting this month. Jenna Kehres, Associate Vice President of Museum Experience explained all the…

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Carver High School Has Record Number of Students Attending Temple University for the 2024-2025 School Year

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:47:25 +0000

Temple University is welcoming a record number of students from George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science this year. A special partnership from the High School’s leadership is making a difference for these students as they transition to college life. Just down the street from Temple University, Carver High School now has 42 graduates starting their college career at Temple…

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War Disrupts Education in Ukraine

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:02:42 +0000

As we surpass a month since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over 4 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to neighboring countries including Poland, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova. Many of those who have crossed borders to escape the country are university students whose education has been disrupted by the war. Some universities in Ukraine have resumed class instruction online…

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Temple Student Teachers Instructing Virtually, Prepare for Job Hunt in Pandemic

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:24:21 +0000

As classes have moved back online, students studying to be teachers are finding it difficult to readjust. Senior secondary education major Bradley Corr, who is currently in a student teaching program, says the switch to teaching all virtual classes has been hard. It is something both he and other teachers have never experienced before. Despite the frustration, Corr says his students have…

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Anderson Gladfelter Construction

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:20:17 +0000

At the beginning of the fall semester, students and faculty were met with a new construction project on campus, the reconstruction of the Anderson and Gladfelter terrace. The current state of the construction is set up for 3 main entrances for both Anderson and Gladfelter’s respective buildings. Entrances include two through the SERC (Science Education and Research Center), one on Polett…

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Hit Button, Get Story

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:20:51 +0000

The South lobby of the Student Activities Center has just received a Short Story Dispenser, allowing students to read and experience short stories with the press of a button. Installed by Temple Libraries, the dispenser features dozens of stories of various origins. Those using the dispenser can choose between local or international authors. After pressing their preferred button…

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Temple Announces Its Newest Scholarship

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:40:00 +0000

Temple University has announced its new “Broad Street Finish Line Scholarship” on Monday. This new scholarship will tailor to students who are the first in their families to go to college. The creation of this scholarship comes from a university’s incentive to aid different populations in succeeding in their academic career. Shawn Abbott, the Vice Provost for Admissions, Financial Aid…

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Failure to Pass State Budget May Affect Tuition

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:00:14 +0000

Pennsylvania has undergone a stalemate in their search for a 2015-16 fiscal state budget, which spells out major issues for the four state-related universities. Among those four are Temple University, Pennsylvania State University, Lincoln University and the University of Pittsburgh. If PA fails to pass a budget, Temple will lack $150 million in their yearly budget. In-state students enjoy a $10…

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Look Inside Temple’s New Science Education and Research Building

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:30:58 +0000

Construction on Temple University’s new Science Education and Research Center is still underway. The building will stand in front of Gladfelter Hall and will be hard to miss. Peter D’Antonio, Project Executive, says the building is seven stories tall and 250,000 square feet, roughly equivalent to the size of three football fields. On the 7TH floor students are given a beautiful view of Center…

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