Students graduate from Temple University confident and prepared to make their mark on the world. Each year, the Gallery of Success pays tribute to extraordinary Temple graduates who have made noteworthy accomplishments in their respective fields and communities — showing what it truly means to be truly “Temple Made.”

Recently, the university’s Career Center and the Office of Alumni Relations welcomed 18 new alumni into the Gallery of Success during a special awards ceremony in Mitten Hall.

“These honorees are out in the real world, leading the search for solutions and making a real impact,” said John Campolongo, university trustee and president of the Temple University Alumni Association. “As we honor these men and women, I hope we also reflect on all that Temple does to empower our students and alumni to make their marks on the world.”

Patience Lehrman, program director of Project SHINE and the 2013 inductee for the College of Education, says Temple’s lessons extend far beyond the classroom. “Temple taught me not only how to think outside the box, but to get rid of the box,” she said. “As a student, I learned to be driven by the passion of my own convictions.”

Gallery of Success highlights Owls who have utilized the skills and knowledge learned at Temple to chart their own paths as leading educators, scientists, business owners, artists, healthcare providers, lawyers.

Actress Amina Robinson, who found immediate success after graduation, performing on Broadway and in the Oscar Award-winning film Precious, credits Temple for helping her cultivate her craft. “When I came to Temple, I had talent, but I didn’t know what to do with it. I had energy, but I didn’t know what to do with that either. When I got to college I decided to become a theater major. The moment I set foot on stage, it was magic.”

World-renowned modernist metal sculptor Albert Paley agrees with the sentiment that Temple positions students to become world-ready professionals. “(Temple) gave me the discipline and professionalism to achieve what I’ve achieved. Without my education, it never would have happened.”

In addition to excelling in their own careers, Gallery of Success inductees represent Temple’s strong sense of community and spirit of giving back to the university. Dr. Michael Litman, a 1971 graduate remains a key volunteer for the School of Podiatric Medicine and is a long-time member of the university’s Conwell Society. “The most fun I’ve had in my career is serving as president of the podiatry School’s Alumni Association,” said Litman. “Temple has afforded me a wonderful life. Working with current students brings me back to my youth. It’s important for alumni to help students face the challenges in their field.”