#Philly – Temple Update

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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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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Remains Found On Temple Construction Site

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:19:30 +0000

Human remains have been unearthed during Temple’s newest construction project. Work crews discovered fragments of caskets and bones while clearing ground for the foundation of the new Klein College of Media and Communication and the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts. In an announcement released on April 11, the University said they have a protocol in place for this event.

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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 » ]]>

FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market Returns

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:35:13 +0000

One of Philly’s most popular summer staples is officially back. The Southeast Asian Market is now open every Saturday and Sunday until Saturday, October 26th. Located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, this market offers a wide variety of cultural food, drinks, clothing, and even toys. Opening weekend for the SEA market, as some call it, always attracts a big crowd. This year was no…

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Phillies Fans Opening Day Excitement

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:37:54 +0000

Phillies fans have gone over five months without baseball and the 2025 Opening Day has finally come. “I’m so excited, I’ve been waiting all year so I’m very excited for it to finally happen,” Phillies fan Abby Sammons says. “I’m very excited for the Phillies season,” Phillies fan Billy Clough said. “I’m super excited for it, it’s gonna be a good game I can tell…

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TSG Debate and Election

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:56:43 +0000

The annual election for a new Temple Student Government administration is here. Temple students are able to vote for whichever of the two campaigns they find more attractive. Students can choose between Temple Tomorrow and TUnited. Lourdes Cardamone, a junior political science major and criminal justice minor, is running as Temple Tomorrow’s presidential candidate. By her side is Temple…

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Mayor Parkers Budget Plan: How Does It Effect Temple?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:34:57 +0000

“This year, I am calling it the One Philly 2.0 Budget – the new and improved version! It’s a $6.7 Billion Budget – brimming with vital investments for Philadelphians.” – Cherelle Parker Over the past year, Mayor Cherele Parker has made many investments in key issues like housing and public safety. This year, in her budget address she announced new enhancements coming to Broad Street which…

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Temple University Provost Gregory Mandel Steps Down

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:27:47 +0000

Temple University Provost Gregory Mandel announced in an email that he is stepping down from his position. The email said that he will return to the Beasley School of Law as a professor. John Fry also sent out an email where he said that after stepping down as provost, Mandel will also serve as the senior advisor to the president. Klein College’s Dean David Boardman will serve as the…

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