Event Description:

Please join fellow Temple University alumni and friends to welcome President John Fry to the Temple community. This special evening will feature a fireside chat between Interim Provost David Boardman and President Fry during a cocktail reception with light refreshments. In Palm Beach, light brunch fare will be served.

Below you will find dates and locations in the Palm Beach area. During the registration process you will be able to select the location that works best for you.

Thursday, January 22, 2026
6 8 p.m.
Delray Sands Resort
2809 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach, FL 33487

Fry is an innovative, strategic and nationally lauded higher education leader who has served higher education for his entire professional life. He has always championed high-impact academic initiatives to increase opportunities for students and faculty, and prioritized student and faculty success.

On becoming Temple University s new president, Fry stated, I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to serve as the 15th president of Temple University, a globally recognized, mission-driven R1 university. Temple stands as a cornerstone of our region s vitality a vibrant and accessible anchor institution that provides transformative opportunities and positively impacts countless lives through its mission.

Learn more about Temple University s 15th President, John Fry.

Event Sponsored By:

Temple University Institutional Advancement