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TechOWL receives a $500,000 grant to open a community lab in North Philadelphia

This new community lab will help expand the initiatives and services of TechOWL, Pennsylvania’s designated Assistive Technology Act program at Temple University.

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TechOWL, Pennsylvania’s designated Assistive Technology Act program, has received a $500,000 grant to create a community space in North Philadelphia.
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Cherry Pantry celebrates 5th anniversary and rebranding

Cherry Pantry is now the Barnett and Irvine Cherry Pantry, in honor of a donation from alum Christopher M. Barnett and his business partner Nathan Irvine. 

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Cherry Pantry, Temple University’s campus food pantry, is marking five years since its opening.
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Falling into place: piecing together Tetris' enduring legacy

Temple experts Thomas Sharpe, video game expert and adjunct assistant professor of film and media arts; and David Futer, professor of mathematics, weigh in on what makes Tetris the perfect video game.

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A mathematician and a videogame designer weigh in on the world’s most iconic puzzle game.
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Meet TUPD’s 8 new officers

On March 17 the Philadelphia Police Academy graduated eight new Temple University police officers, several of whom are recent Temple alumni.

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Eight newly graduated police officers join TUPD’s ranks bringing the total count of sworn officers to 104.
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Temple opens new dental clinic in North Philadelphia elementary school

Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry and the School District of Philadelphia celebrate the opening of a pediatric dental clinic in North Philadelphia.

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The clinic will provide preventative oral care to students at the William D. Kelley School.
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What do you meme you can get sued for that social post?

Donald Harris, a Temple professor and expert on intellectual property law, explains everything you need to know about protecting yourself from lawsuits for sharing a meme.

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Temple University Professor Donald P. Harris breaks down the nuances of copyright infringement when it comes to creating and sharing memes.
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Black, Brown and red all over: How two Temple alumni are using lipstick to make the world a more inclusive place

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, Temple alum Camille Bell faced racism at school and difficulties at home. Now, those experiences drive Bell as she and fellow alum Johnny Velazquez make the beauty industry more inclusive through Pound Cake, a $1 million startup focused on cosmetics for Black and Brown complexions.

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Temple alumni Camille Bell and Jonny Velazquez have revolutionized the beauty industry with their inclusive cosmetics company, Pound Cake.

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