Arts & Culture

A graphic of Bad Bunny surrounded by the Puerto Rican flag, the Flor de Maga, and a football field
Bad Bunny is headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Here’s why it matters.
As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, Temple experts explain his importance and influence.
October 23, 2025
Miguel Mostafá, Mariola V. Alvarez and Michael Usino speaking in the Center for Anti-Racism
Temple leaders reflect on identity and experiences as Hispanic Americans
At the In the Hyphen event during Hispanic Heritage Month, university leaders reflected on their experiences as Hispanic Americans living in the U.S.
October 14, 2025
Eight Seconds to Glory: Temple University and 8 Seconds Rodeo celebrate Black cowboy culture
Exploring Black cowboy culture: Temple University and 8 Seconds Rodeo spotlight heritage, community, and identity.
October 10, 2025
Art from the Pyramid Club: 1937–2035 at Temple Contemporary
Temple Contemporary’s new exhibition contemplates the legacy of the Pyramid Club
The Pyramid Club: 1937–2035 exhibition at Temple Contemporary reimagines this integrated Black cultural institution.
Angaza standing in front of the Academy of Music
From Broad Street to the yellow brick road: Temple alum dazzles in national tour of ‘The Wiz’
Temple alum Maati Angaza is a part of the cast of The Wiz national tour.
Image of the cast of Goblin Market performing on stage.
Temple’s musical theater MFA program champions new works
Goblin Market and Mystic Rapture, two new student-created musicals, premiere this spring at Temple University.
Sam Van Aken working with students
Tyler visiting artist combines art, science, horticulture and history
Sam Van Aken led a series of experiential workshops at Temple’s Ambler and Main campuses during the week of March 10.
The cast of The Beggar's Trio on stage
A look back at the making of ‘The Beggar’s Trio,’ a cross-disciplinary opera
Temple University students and faculty performed The Beggar’s Trio at the Chapel of Four Chaplains on Jan. 26.
Image of Matthew Levy soloing with the wind symphony. Patricia Cornett conducts while Emma O'Halloran observes.
Temple University Wind Symphony to perform world premiere of 'Only Moments to Live’
In addition to the world premiere, Temple’s wind symphony will record the piece for a release on BCM&D Records.
Larry Magid standing outside
Temple Owl Larry Magid honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Philadelphia Citizen
Larry Magid, HON ’12, received the Edward G. Rendell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Philadelphia Citizen for his indelible impact on the city.
A headshot of Sheri Lambert
How valuable is a Super Bowl halftime performance to an artist’s brand?
Professor of Marketing Sheri Lambert explains why artists perform the Super Bowl halftime show for free.
Black History Month: 28 hidden gems from the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection
The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection highlights some of its rarest items.
A screencap from Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" music video in which Temple memorabilia is shown
Temple’s 140th anniversary: Temple in pop culture
Check out these pop culture moments in which Temple is mentioned.