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From Tehran to Temple, senior steps closer to dream of dentistry

Spending time as a child in his mother’s dental office in Tehran, Iran, Radin Bonakdar always dreamed of following her footsteps. Graduating this May with a degree in biology, he’s one step closer to achieving that goal.

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Graduating senior Radin Bonakdar is a step closer to achieving his goal of becoming a dentist, following in his mother’s footsteps.
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Engineering a modern heart

David Brookstein, professor of mechanical engineering and senior associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of Engineering, returns to his high school alma mater to teach students about engineering.

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A professor of mechanical engineering uses his personal experience to teach high schoolers at his alma mater.
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Temple revises its Climate Action Plan, aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050

The university is committing to reduced emissions, better building and transportation practices, and developing a more sustainable Temple.

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Temple University outlined its move toward carbon neutrality, along with other sustainability measures, in its 2019 Climate Action Plan.
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Bye bye plastic: How to use less on campus

Between balancing heavy workloads, trying to stack funds, exploring Philly and catching up on The Act every Wednesday (even though it makes us anxious), reducing our plastic usage isn’t always our No. 1 priority. Though it probably should be. Here’s an Earth Day challenge: Go plastic-free on campus! Don’t worry, we have tips for making it happen.
 

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Temple University student newsletter Nutshell offers students tips for using less plastic in their daily lives.
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Temple to confer six honorary degrees at 2019 Commencement

University trustee Leonard Barrack, former men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy and world-champion Bernard Hopkins are among those to be recognized at the May 9 ceremony.

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Honorary degrees will be bestowed upon Bernard Hopkins, Fran Dunphy, Leonard Barrack and others during Temple’s 132nd Commencement ceremony.
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Unusual assignment gives students firsthand experience in the urban ecosystem

Students participated in a cleanup of a section of Tacony Creek Park as part of a general education course called Green vs. Gray: Improving and Sustaining Urban Ecosystems.

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Students participated in a park cleanup in Northeast Philadelphia as part of a general education course.
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Engineers, public health join to improve health outcomes in Peru

An ongoing clean-water project launched by Temple’s Engineers Without Borders chapter in 2016 in Saccha, Peru is now working with Public Health Without Borders to increase impact.

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Engineers and Public Health Without Borders are aiming to increase their impact through projects in the South American country.
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A journey through photos: Charles Library rises

A university photographer and professor of architecture joined forces to detail the creation of Temple University's new Charles Library on the heart of Main Campus. Follow the transformation two years in the making through their photo gallery. 

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A university photographer and professor of architecture joined forces to detail the creation of Temple University's new Charles Library on the heart of Main Campus. Follow the transformation two years in the making through their photo gallery. 

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