Community Engagement

November 2025

Community Thanksgiving 2025

Nov. 26, 2025

- Community Engagement

Gratitude in Action: Temple CPH’s Thanksgiving Drive

This Thanksgiving, the Barnett College of Public Health at Temple University came together to […]

Image of a North Philadelphia resident in front of his truck load of sneakers.

Nov. 19, 2025

- Community Engagement

North Philly entrepreneur boosts sneaker sales after low-cost classes at Temple’s SBDC

Timothy Fontaine, a resident of North Philadelphia who was born and raised on 20th and Diamond, has […]

Image of Philadelphia high school students inside Temple s student center.

Nov. 12, 2025

- Community Engagement

Temple hosts summit to inspire Philadelphia’s next generation of teachers

On Oct. 30, Temple University welcomed nearly 250 high school students from across the city of […]

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Nov. 5, 2025

- Community Engagement

Saturday College goes to med school

At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, almost every seat in a lecture hall on the third floor of the […]

Image of three former Carver High School students with a Temple police officer.

Nov. 3, 2025

- Community Engagement

Police officer helps inspire a jump in Carver High School enrollment at Temple

Affectionately known as “Mr. Make it Happen,” Temple University Police Officer Leroy Wimberly goes […]

October 2025

Heather Lewis-Weber and panelists at the opening event

Oct. 14, 2025

- Community Engagement

A new home for CLA’s Office of Community Engagement

New doors are opening—literally and figuratively—as the College of Liberal Arts’ Office of […]

Image of a Temple student mentoring a local grade school student.

Oct. 8, 2025

- Community Engagement

Temple launches initiative promoting community-engaged learning

Students often come to Temple University to experience Philadelphia’s rich culture and connect with […]

September 2025

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Sep. 17, 2025

- Community Engagement

Temple launches Owls for Philly volunteering initiative

Temple’s commitment to volunteerism goes back more than 100 years, when its founder Russell Conwell […]

August 2025

Image of Claire Smith, Doug Glanville and Dave Dombrowski at Wednesday's event.

Aug. 26, 2025

- Community Engagement

Temple and the Phillies lead dialogue on All-Star Game’s impact in Philadelphia

For the first time since 1996, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is returning to […]

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Aug. 25, 2025

- Community Engagement

Temple University turns patrol car into back-to-school supply hub

The bronze Owl gleamed in the August sun as a Temple University Public Safety patrol car sat in […]

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

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

Individuals participating in adaptive gaming

Aug. 4, 2025

- Community Engagement

ACES at Temple fosters community for young adults and their caregivers

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