Temple in the News

Temple doctor, students on front line of blast
Howard Palamarchuk was engrossed in a routine he’s developed over 28 years as a medical volunteer at the Boston Marathon. Then the bombs exploded. Within minutes, Palamarchuk and nine Temple podiatry...
April 16, 2013
Fox School to introduce Global MBA in fall 
Students in the new Global MBA at Temple's Fox School of Business will take part in two faculty-led immersion experiences that focus on emerging economies and work with global companies as part of a...
April 16, 2013
If President Obama only reads the New York Times, he’s like most Americans
It’s been reported that the President reads just one newspaper: The New York Times. If true, the President is like the majority of Americans who choose what they want in the media and then track down...
April 16, 2013
How media shaped Philly's flash mobs and in turn, teen rules
Philadelphia made national news because of violent flash mobs,. At least that what's the media called the phenomenon of large groups of young people coming together in the city through social media,...
April 16, 2013
Marathon security poses unique challenges
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, marathon organizers worldwide are examining their security arrangements, mindful that the very nature of the courses pose challenges perhaps unrivaled by...
April 16, 2013
Know your numbers to prevent disease
If you want to live your optimal best during your senior years, know your numbers by heart—your weight, your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your sugar. “People have to understand why they are...
April 15, 2013
Wyatt named Big Five player of the year
Temple senior Khalif Wyatt was named the Big Five player of the year on Monday. The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder is an honorable-mention all-American and the Atlantic Ten Conference player of the year. The...
April 15, 2013
Plate size matters
New research suggests a simple solution may help keep kids' portion sizes in check: smaller plates. "The results of this study suggest that aspects of kids' eating environments are influencing how...
April 15, 2013
Fallout from abuse cover-up at Rutgers
Rutgers men’s basketball coach Mike Rice was fired after video of his physical and verbal abuse of his players was broadcast, setting off a growing scandal. “Does anyone think Rutgers will be...
April 15, 2013
At librarians' meeting, information Is championed—but not always books
The Association of College and Research Libraries' biennial meeting offered attendees many ways to think and talk about their roles not just as providers of information but as collaborators in the...
April 15, 2013