News

August 2025

STHM faculty member Lu Lu pictured giving a tip.

Aug. 14, 2025

- Research

From reward to requirement: The new tipping culture

By Khalil Bullock

In recent years, tipping has expanded far beyond sit-down restaurants. Customers are now prompted […]

The exterior of Temple Contemporary gallery

Aug. 14, 2025

- Campus News

Boyer’s Music Prep and Tyler’s Temple Contemporary receive Philadelphia Cultural Fund grant

By Kiki Volkert

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) announced in June that Boyer College of Music and Dance’s […]

Andrew Min outside the Crab and Claw.

Aug. 14, 2025

- Student Success

Honoring one legacy while creating another

By Steve Orbanek

In a recent video posted to the Instagram account @crabnclaw, Andrew Min, FOX ’18, can be seen […]

Image of Kathy Mueller, Wes Marshall and Nyla Monastero in Center City Philadelphia.

Aug. 12, 2025

- Student Success

For 10 years, Klein’s Senior Showcase has helped Owls launch their careers

By Jonny Hart

When Jake Moran, KLN ’24, presented his portfolio at the Klein College of Media and Communication’s […]

A shot of Sullivan Hall.

Aug. 12, 2025

- Campus News

Temple names Brian T. Keech as vice president for government and community relations

By Steve Orbanek

Following a national search, Brian T. Keech has been appointed vice president for government and […]

Jonathan Larsen outside of City Hall

Aug. 12, 2025

- Research

Temple teams up with Pennsylvania state universities to track opioid settlement spending

By Maria Klecko

The opioid epidemic continues to impact the U.S., including Pennsylvania. Nearly 5,000 people died […]

Image of Phillies bat boy Adam Crognale at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

Aug. 7, 2025

- Student Success

Temple Owl Adam Crognale reflects on Phillies bat boy role, fan-voted spot at 2025 MLB All-Star Game

By Brent Baum

Adam Crognale, KLN ’21, has been the Philadelphia Phillies’ bat boy since 2021, even working during […]

WELCOME

Aug. 6, 2025

- Nutshell

A guide to Weeks of Welcome 2025

By Lindsay Hargrave

This story was updated on August 6, 2025. Calling all new Owls! Now that you’re all set to join […]

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Aug. 5, 2025

- Public Safety

Temple Police praised for rescuing eight animals from hot car

By Matt Petrillo

A North Philadelphia woman is praising the quick actions of several Temple University police […]

Arthur Johnson, in suit, smiling in front of Temple logo

Aug. 5, 2025

- Faculty Experts

What does House v. NCAA mean for Temple Athletics?

On June 6, 2025, a California District judge approved the NCAA’s landmark House v. NCAA antitrust […]

Individuals participating in adaptive gaming

Aug. 4, 2025

- Community Engagement

ACES at Temple fosters community for young adults and their caregivers

By Maria Klecko

In July, Temple’s TechOWL (Technology for Our Whole Lives) at the Institute on […]

Community members in Charles Library at the TU and You Library Open House

Aug. 4, 2025

- Community Engagement

Temple Libraries open house invites North Philadelphia neighbors to learn more

By Maria Klecko

On a sweltering summer afternoon, the North Philadelphia community gathered in the cool confines of […]