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Professor Lewis Gordon writes forward for Robert Redding’s book "Resurrection: A Historical Anthology of two Forgotten African-American Philosophers"
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Philosophy Professor Lewis Gordon has written a forward, titled "The Underside of American Philosophy," for Robert Redding’s book Resurrection: A...
May 14, 2012
A bicentennial for Philadelphia’s first black nationalist
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Martin R. Delany was, over the course of a long life (1812-85), a writer, editor, abolitionist, medical student, physician and judge. He is also...
May 9, 2012
Does e-mail lead to stress? Of course, says Temple psychologist
In the Media
A recent study linking e-mail to stress comes as no surprise to Temple psychology professor Don Hantula. The study put 13 workers on heart monitors...
May 8, 2012
Falling gas prices a "positive" for Obama's re-election campaign
In the Media
Declining gas prices have blunted one of the leading Republican lines of attack against President Obama. The trend toward lower fuel prices is now “a...
May 8, 2012
Temple student presents research at the Capitol
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Sierra Gladfelter, a New Ringgold native and senior anthropology major at Temple, presented her research at Temple Undergraduate Research Day in...
May 6, 2012
Temple sociologist on popularity of bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey
In the Media
A hot new book on stands right now is Fifty Shades of Grey. It's a modern, erotic take on the romance novel with elements of domination, and women...
May 3, 2012
Being smarter about IQ
In the Media
In an opinion piece, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple, looks at the debate over whether IQ is fixed. “Research with children...
May 2, 2012
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Sierra Gladfelter, B.A., Anthropology. In 2011, Gladfelter was one of three students from Temple who was awarded scholarships from the Morris K. and Stuart L. Udall Foundation, which recognizes students studying in environment-related fields or of Native American descent and pursuing fields related to health care or tribal public policy. Gladfelter’s journey included a trip to Nepal last year to study adventure tourism and how the business affects the local population.
May 4, 2012
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Michael Austin Argentieri, B.A. Anthropology. During his time at Temple, Austin Argentieri became part of a unique collaborative research project to produce a visual ethnography of the Vietnamese community in Philadelphia.
May 4, 2012
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Pamela Keats, B.A., Psychology. Keats volunteered to be a mentor through Temple's Institute on Disabilities's Academy for Adult Learning.
May 3, 2012
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Rebecca “Bexx” Rosenbloom, Mus Ed and Voice, Boyer College of Music and Dance; Rachel Pogolowitz, Judaic Studies, College of Liberal Arts; Marguerite Zacharovich, Psychology and Economics, College of Liberal Arts. The seniors of the co-ed singing group Owlcappella prepare for graduation.
May 3, 2012
“No child left inside” faces challenges
In the Media
The tug of war between academics and unstructured play continues to pull at schools. “Play has become a four-letter word,” insists Kathy Hirsh-Pasek...
April 26, 2012
Six Key Ways to Forecast the Presidential Election
In the Media
From what we know today, who will win the presidential election in November? Christopher Wlezien, professor of political science at Temple, said the...
April 24, 2012
As crime drops in cities, surrounding towns see a different story
In the Media
Crime is down nationwide, but border towns have not enjoyed the same level of pacification as their big-city neighbors. Statistical evidence is...
April 23, 2012
Promoting dialogue between Confucianism and Western traditions
In the Media
Leonard Swidler of Temple's Religion Department visited Beijing to give a speech on the dialogue between Confucianism and Western traditions at...
April 25, 2012
“420” day unofficial holiday for marijuana advocates
In the Media
April 20th has become an unofficial holiday for advocates of the legalization of marijuana. Temple history professor David Farber says the...
April 20, 2012
Temple helps liberal arts majors learn job-seeking strategies
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Students attending Temple's “Marketing your Liberal Arts Degree” workshop got a jumpstart on tackling the job market. Sponsored by Temple's Career...
April 24, 2012
Brazilian middle class likely consumers of car armor, Temple profs explain
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DuPont Co. is boosting sales its 200-pound bulletproof car kit which adds about $12,000 to the price of a car, to middle-class Brazilian families. "...
April 23, 2012
Temple psychologist on improving your intelligence
In the Media
Temple psychologist Jason Chein trains subjects in his lab with something called a complex working memory span task. The goal is to expand a subject’...
April 22, 2012
A new generation of black studies students advance the field
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The first Ph.D. program in black studies did not emerge until 1988, at Temple University, even though the field of black studies was born two decades...
April 12, 2012
Obama-Romney Poll-A-Palooza: What Does It Mean?
In the Media
What do all the poll numbers mean? Chris Wlezien, a Temple political scientist, said, "Right now, you have about half a story, and Obama is a slight...
April 18, 2012
Temple students produce greatest achievements list of laws
In the Media
Seeking to accentuate the positive in the Pennsylvania Legislature, often perceived in a negative light, Temple student researchers, Shelly Forrester...
April 15, 2012
Mexican viral video aims to shame a people and their politicians
In the Media
Like the U.S., Mexico has a hotly contested presidential election this year. Videos have helped swing Mexican elections before, and a new viral video...
April 15, 2012
Suicide rates in Las Vegas skyrocket
In the Media
Most of Nevada's suicides occur around Las Vegas, where nearly three-fourths of the state's population lives. A study by Temple sociologist Matt Wray...
April 12, 2012
Temple psychologists study effects of teaching brain science — in first grade
In the Media
Neuroscience may seem like a subject best reserved for college. Two Temple psychologists propose that it be much earlier — as in first grade. In a...
April 5, 2012
