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HEED Award celebrates Temple University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
Temple University was the only school in Philadelphia to be recognized with the HEED Award.

HEED Award celebrates Temple University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

by Stephen Orbanek
September 12
If you talk to Temple University faculty, staff and students, there is a popular proclamation that you will commonly hear: "We are the Diversity University."
A new DEI group helps facilitate collaborative representation across Temple University
Image of Rosa Parks-Green outside Temple’s Sullivan Hall on Main Campus.

A new DEI group helps facilitate collaborative representation across Temple University

by Brent Baum
October 15
Over the years, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have become increasingly available across Temple University, creating spaces where the diverse perspectives
Ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Temple
 Image of women wearing cherry and white MLK Day shirts.

Ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Temple

January 11
Temple celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a day of service and events every year. For 2023, the university is hosting in-person events to honor the civil rights
Temple University’s Center for Anti-Racism holds grand opening
Timothy Welbeck speaking at the opening of the Center for Anti-Racism

Temple University’s Center for Anti-Racism holds grand opening

November 30
Temple University is now home to a center that seeks to solve problems of racial inequity and injustice. 
Why Land Acknowledgements?
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Why Land Acknowledgements?

November 17
The land we stand on now, as Philadelphians and Pennsylvanians, was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape people and was called “Lënapehòkink.” The Lenni Lenape historically included three groups that inhabited the area from what is now Staten Island, NY, to the Delaware shores; they were a matrilineal society that lived in harmony for thousands of years before the European colonization of the United States.   We cannot tell the history of this region without acknowledging the Lenni Lenape people as the original inhabitants of the land we live and thrive on...
A Profile in Commitment: Dr. Mary P. Stricker

A Profile in Commitment: Dr. Mary P. Stricker

November 17
Like many of us, Dr. Mary P. Stricker -- longtime Temple sociology professor and racial justice ally – came into her social consciousness as an undergrad at Marist College in upstate New York.  “I wasn’t really an activist in undergrad. I was more interested in my social life and whatnot,” Dr. Stricker confesses. “But I was graduating at a time when Spike Lee’s film, ‘Do The Right Thing’ came out. That’s when Public Enemy put out ‘Fear of A Black Planet,’ which was huge at the time. And so those things, that music and that movie made me look deep into race.” ...
For third-straight year, Temple enrolls record number of students of color
Students on campus near the bell tower.

For third-straight year, Temple enrolls record number of students of color

November 16
Temple University was quite literally built on access, as founder Russell Conwell recognized that "Acres of Diamonds" could be found right in Temple's backyard. He
Temple Hillel unveils legacy plan in honor of professor
Jon Broder, Jason Wingard, Rabbi Daniel Levitt and Mitch Morgan

Temple Hillel unveils legacy plan in honor of professor

November 07
Temple Hillel unveiled a library named in honor of former Temple Professor Edward Newman and celebrated the successful retirement of The Rosen Center's mortgage at a
Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ promises to be more powerful than its predecessor. Here’s why.
Timothy Welbeck pictured.

Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ promises to be more powerful than its predecessor. Here’s why.

October 27
In 2018, Marvel Studios released Black Panther, the first major superhero movie with a Black hero, director and a majority Black cast. Its place as a cultural hallmark
Temple partners with Business Executive Exchange Program to promote diverse emerging leadership
Image of Kendell Monk, Kristen Gallo and Provost Gregory Mandel.

Temple partners with Business Executive Exchange Program to promote diverse emerging leadership

October 27
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Temple welcomed leadership from the National Urban League (NUL), an organization that supports diverse emerging leadership from the Black, Latinx,
Temple hosts event with award-winning Philadelphia-based author Carmen Maria Machado
Carmen Maria Machado sitting next to Liz Moore

Temple hosts event with award-winning Philadelphia-based author Carmen Maria Machado

October 19
As part of Temple's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the university invited Philadelphia-based author Carmen Maria Machado for a moderated conversation with Liz
Temple student lands prestigious internship at Lambda Legal
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Temple student lands prestigious internship at Lambda Legal

October 13
This fall semester, Courtney Kater, Class of 2023, began their internship at Lambda Legal, the nation's oldest and largest LGBTQIA+ advocacy nonprofit. The firm is
Boyer PhD student and Presser Award recipient releases album honoring Black choral music
Image of Baker Purdon conducting a choir.

Boyer PhD student and Presser Award recipient releases album honoring Black choral music

October 12
This past July, Boyer College of Music and Dance PhD student Baker Purdon released his debut album, Walking Through the Valley: Choral Music from Black Composers, 1919
High school students view historical documentaries at Temple’s Center for Anti-Racism
Girls’ High alumnae that now work for Temple interact with students from their alma mater.

High school students view historical documentaries at Temple’s Center for Anti-Racism

October 05
Students from two local high schools were among the first to visit Temple University's new Center for Anti-Racism and the first to view two new PBS documentaries.During
Show your pride during National Coming Out Week
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Show your pride during National Coming Out Week

September 26
Updated Oct. 3, 2022
Jason Wingard inaugurated as Temple’s 12th president
Senator Cory Booker and Temple President Jason Wingard

Jason Wingard inaugurated as Temple’s 12th president

September 26
When U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) became classmates with Temple University President Jason Wingard years ago at Stanford University, Booker noted a common trend. 
First edition of Talks@Temple brings bold, provocative discourse
M. Night Shyamalan and President Wingard pictured.

First edition of Talks@Temple brings bold, provocative discourse

September 21
As part of the presidential inauguration of Temple University President Jason Wingard, the university hosted its first-ever Talks@Temple on Sept. 15. The new global
What is the legacy of the Rooney Rule?
Jim Rooney and Jeremi Duru pictured.

What is the legacy of the Rooney Rule?

September 07
While it has not been spared from criticism, there is no denying the impact of the Rooney Rule. Launched in 2003 and named after Dan Rooney, former owner of the
Tennis superstar Serena Williams calls it a career. Why does this feel different from other athletes retiring?
Image of Serena Williams playing tennis.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams calls it a career. Why does this feel different from other athletes retiring?

August 31
This summer, 23-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams competes in what will likely be her final U.S. Open.
Why are shows with queer female characters being canceled? A Temple professor explains
Image of Adrienne Shaw in a black shirt.

Why are shows with queer female characters being canceled? A Temple professor explains

August 23
Amid recent cancellations of LGBTQIA+ programming, fans have noticed a troubling pattern: Much of this content centered queer women and their romantic relationships with
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