Student Success

School's done... now what?
With the school year behind them, Temple students are moving on to summer plans. While some will return to campus to take summer courses, others are working at jobs or internships. And a few lucky Owls will spend the summer traveling the world. Learn more about how some will spend summer break.
May 14, 2012
Despite struggling economy, optimism, opportunity prevail
Soon-to-be Temple grads are approaching the nation's stagnant job market with an optimistic outlook and a willingness to go beyond the traditional career search to find new opportunities.
May 8, 2012
Faces of Temple: Laine Radell
In the final "Faces of Temple" student profile of the spring semester, meet Laine Radell, who was "leery" about science until she enrolled in a new GenEd course, "The Chemistry of Wine." Now the chemistry major is about to have her first scientific paper published with her name listed as the primary author, all because she was bold enough to walk into a professor's office and ask how she could get involved in hands-on research — with lasers.
May 4, 2012
Professed ‘loudmouth’ makes a statement in cosmetics industry
Rachel Furman, B.B.A. Marketing. Furman launched her own cosmetics line, NAKIID, during her senior year.
Faculty connection puts T-shirt entrepreneur on path to success
Vincent Sannuti, B.A.A. Legal Studies. In May 2010, Sannuti and his brother launched Aphillyated Apparel, a clothing and merchandise company with a Philadelphia flair.
RADical self-defense program empowers potential victims
Temple offers the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Systems program to develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to women who are attacked.
Faces of Temple: Robert Lawton Jr.
In this installment of the student profile series, Fox senior Robert Lawton, Jr. talks about his accomplishments as general manager of Temple's student-run radio station, WHIP. Under his leadership, the station has dramatically increased its listeners by joining ClearChannel's iHeartRadio network, which has brought global exposure via the internet and mobile streaming.
Supportive community helps LGBTQIA students end their silence
Today is National Day of Silence, an annual event held to call attention to the silencing effect of bullying and harassment of the Lesbian, Gay, BiSexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersexual and Asexual community. LGBTQIA representatives say Temple offers a large and accepting environment, including a network of student organizations; student, faculty and staff allies; peer-to-peer groups; and programs offered through Temple’s Health Education and Awareness Resource Team (HEART).
Career Center workshops help students jumpstart careers
Approximately a dozen seniors attended the Job Search Strategies Workshop offered last week by the Temple Career Center, part of an ongoing series of workshops designed to help graduating students begin their careers.
Speaking Out: Tanairi Quezada
This Friday is National Day of Silence, an event held annually to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment. Each day this week, Temple students will share their coming out stories and describe their journey toward acceptance. Today, Temple junior Tanairi Quezada shares her experience in coming out to family and friends and her hope that there will one day be marriage equality for all.
Speaking Out: Kevin Downs
This Friday is National Day of Silence, an event held annually to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment. Each day this week, Temple students will share their coming out stories and describe their journey toward acceptance. Today, Temple student Kevin Downs, shares his coming out story and describes a situation in which he faced animosity.
Speaking Out: Tip Gallashaw
This week, several Temple students have shared their coming out stories and described their journey toward acceptance. Today, Temple freshman Tip Gallashaw tells about his initial fear in telling friends and family about who he really is.
Speaking out: Sean Deegan
This Friday is National Day of Silence, an event held annually to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment. Each day this week, Temple students will share their coming out stories and describe their journey toward acceptance. Today, Temple political science major Sean Deegan relates his experience and the supportive environment he has found at Temple.