president theobald – Temple Update

Acting President Englert to Address Temple University

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:01:23 +0000

Art Hochner is still looking for answers after a tumultuous summer. He hopes to get some of those answers when President Englert makes his State of the University speech this week. As the President of the Temple Association of University Professionals, Hochner represents over 2,800 faculty members at Temple, and wants to see more communication from higher up. “It’s too closed a system.

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Theobald, Temple Community React To State Budget Passing

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 02:12:32 +0000

PHILADELPHIA — Temple will be allotted nearly $175 million when the state budget becomes law on Sunday, after 8 months of making due without the funds and taking out loans to compensate. “It is extremely difficult to plan longterm. If you’re doing things in the middle of the year just to get to the end of the year, you’re likely to do things you’re going to regret” President Theobald told Temple…

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Temple Appoints New Advisor

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 23:28:12 +0000

President Theobald has appointed a new advisor to strengthen Temple’s compliance efforts, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and Title IX. Valerie H. Harrison had been named the senior advisor to the president for compliance. She has been serving as senior associate university counsel at Temple. Under the new position, she will create a team to focus on and strengthen the university’s…

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Students Respond to Temple’s Budget Impasse

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:10:36 +0000

While many students were enjoying their Spring Break, a mass email was sent out from President Theobald in regards to Temple’s current budget situation. In the email, Theobald talks about the $175 million budget deficit and how if the impasse continues, the university would have to consider options such as layoffs, tuition increases, and changes in the free services available at Temple…

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University Leaders Call For Action on State Budget in Harrisburg

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 03:48:12 +0000

HARRISBURG – With the state budget being eight months overdue, Temple University president Neil Theobald joined leaders from the three other state-related universities to denounce the impasse in Harrisburg. Theobald, along with administrators from Penn State, University of Pittsburgh and Lincoln University testified in front of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Wednesday (March…

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New Bell Unveiled on Campus

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 22:24:45 +0000

Students around campus heard a new sound this morning. Temple University has installed a vintage bell on campus. The bell was revealed and chimed on Tuesday morning. This isn’t the first time students have heard a bell chime at the university. The Bell Tower, located on the center of campus, was installed in 1965. For President Neil Theobald, the bell has a special meaning. It’s a tribute to…

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Temple School of Medicine Renamed For Trustee Member Lewis Katz

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:04:49 +0000

This month, Temple proudly renames The School of Medicine in honor of trustee, Lewis Katz. The University kicked off celebrations this week to recognize Katz’s legacy. A family expo held on Monday and a formal dedication ceremony and luncheon held earlier today honored the late trustee. President Theobald spoke at today’s ceremony and discussed Katz and his contributions to the University.

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