College of Education
Neighborhood vandal was likely a thrill-seeker
In the Media
A Philadelphia resident arrested for slashing the tires of dozens of cars in his neighborhood, including his own, while talking openly with reporters...
April 26, 2012
Debating hero status is a delicate matter
In the Media
What makes someone a hero? There are different levels of heroism, says Frank Farley, a professor at Temple’s College of Education. Political...
April 12, 2012
Will a big lottery win buy happiness?
In the Media
The media hype surrounding the $640 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot keeps growing. "It sort of triggers the imagination in many people. 'What...
March 30, 2012
Judgment in Florida shooting
In the Media
Public outrage aimed at a neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed an African-American teenager has caused a nationwide rush to judgment. “He...
March 27, 2012
The storage industry may love it, but why do we hold on to things?
In the Media
Stuff. We have it. We love it. We hate it. And despite the fact that we have no place to put it, we accumulate more of it all the time. "For most...
March 8, 2012
In an age of Tweets, teachers hammer the grammar
In the Media
In the age of texting and tweeting, English grammar may seem like it's on the road to extinction. How can teachers fight back? Many still teach...
March 5, 2012
Online missteps can spread fast
In the Media
In a world where social networking has made us all news sources, wrong information gets issued and repeated more quickly than ever. "Everyone now has...
March 6, 2012
The Facebook blues
In the Media
Facebook can be a way to express oneself, but there are also guidelines you can use to avoid heartache. Frank Farley, a professor in Temple’s College...
February 25, 2012
The state of well-being
In the Media
A recent Gallup survey has ranked states based on their residents’ sense of overall well-being, which focuses on physical health, happiness, job...
February 27, 2012
Temple News: Corbett’s proposed budget includes slash to Temple’s funding
In the Media
Temple's student newspaper ran a news article highlighting how Gov. Tom Corbett's proposal to cut more than $40 million to Temple could impact the...
February 13, 2012
News Story
Janice H. Laurence, associate professor of adult and organizational development in Temple's College of Education, has collected and co-edited the latest knowledge from the field of military psychology for the Oxford Handbook of Military Psychology. Her work explores the connections between modern warfare and psychology.
January 31, 2012
Calling all heroes
In the Media
The chaos during the sinking of the cruise ship Costa Concordia has raised the question about why more people didn't step forward to help passengers...
January 17, 2012
How can we make more heroes?
In the Media
While many scrambled for life boats when the cruise ship Costa Concordia struck rocks, others risked their lives to save others. Sacrificing your...
January 16, 2012
Barbara Wasik and Annamarie Hindman selected for i3 grant
Accolade
Dr. Barbara Wasik and Dr. Annamarie Hindman were selected for i3 (Investing in Innovation) grant from U.S. Department of Education. With the...
January 3, 2012
Cathy Fiorello awarded Specialty Board Certification in School Psychology
Accolade
Dr. Cathy Fiorello was awarded Specialty Board Certification in School Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology in December 2011...
January 3, 2012
CARAS Program Project Grant Awards fall 2011
Announcement
The Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies is pleased to announce that eighteen Research/Creative Project Grants have been made...
November 16, 2011
Athletes and the science of risk
In the Media
What causes extreme sports athletes to want to parachute off mountains or jump motorcycles over buildings? Genetics, upbringing and personality all...
November 1, 2011
Thrill junkies get fix on Halloween
In the Media
Halloween is prime time for folks who like a good scare, because they can wander through haunted houses or have an excuse to watch a frightening...
October 31, 2011
Crazy like a fox
In the Media
Linda Ann Weston has been charged with masterminding a crime spree that includes kidnapping and torturing four malnourished intellectually disabled...
October 26, 2011
Companies capitalize on the business of fear at Halloween
In the Media
As Oct. 31 approaches, businesses are capitalizing on the psychology of fear. Fear arouses a cocktail of chemistry in the cerebral cortex, the part...
October 25, 2011
Temple student published in educational leadership journal
Accolade
Marc Brasof, a doctorate student in the eduction leadership and policy studies, was published in the October issue of Phi Delta Kappan's Kappan...
October 1, 2011
Psychiatric Meds: Perils, Promises, and Profits
In the Media
In a letter to the editor, Frank Farley, a professor in Temple's College of Education, worries that the increasing number of disorders being...
October 23, 2011
Fear is big bucks at Halloween
In the Media
Whether you took in a screening of "Scream 4" this year, visited a haunted house this month or bought a zombie Halloween costume, you're a customer...
October 21, 2011
Could U.K. style rioting happen here?
In the Media
With riots breaking out across the U.K., some are wondering if the unrest could spread to America. Already in the past few months, youth mobs have...
August 11, 2011
A sudden flash of violence
In the Media
A mob of people quickly forms and it is leading to violence, thievery and property damage in both inner cities and the suburbs. These flash mobs are...
August 16, 2011
