Who was Temple’s first president?
a.) Richard Englert
b.) Russell Conwell
c.) Charles E. Beury
d.) Jason Wingard

Russell Conwell founded Temple in 1884, originally as a night school for working Philadelphians who wanted to continue their education. He served as president from 1887 to 1925.

How many presidents has Temple had?
a.) 27
b.) 10
c.) 12
d.) 16

Temple’s presidents have served terms ranging from three to 38 years!

Who was Temple’s first female president?
a.) Ann Weaver Hart 
b.) Stella Johnson
c.) Morgan Hall
d.) Jane Liacouras

Ann Weaver Hart was Temple’s ninth president, and she served from 2006 to 2012.

How many campus buildings are named after Temple presidents?
a.) 7 
b.) 4
c.) 9
d.) 6

Beury Hall, Johnson Hall, Gladfelter Hall, Wachman Hall, Liacouras Center and the Conwell Inn are all named after past Temple presidents!

Who was president when the Bell Tower was completed?
a.) Robert L. Johnson
b.) Millard E. Gladfelter
c.) Marvin Wachman
d.) Richard Englert

Gladfelter served as president from 1959 to 1967; Temple’s 100-foot Bell Tower was completed in 1966.

Which residence hall was named after a Temple president?
a.) Morgan Hall
b.) Hardwick Hall
c.) White Hall
d.) Johnson Hall 

Johnson Hall was named after Robert Livingston Johnson, who served as president from 1941 to 1959.

This president has a walkway and a venue named after him.
a.) Russell Conwell
b.) Peter J. Liacouras
c.) David Adamany
d.) Paul R. Anderson

Liacouras Walk runs through the western side of Main Campus and is home to many iconic Temple buildings. Liacouras Center, Temple’s 10,000-seat venue, was originally called The Apollo of Temple and renamed after Peter J. Liacouras in 2000. 

Who is Temple’s current president?
a.) John Belltower
b.) James S. White
c.) Marvin Wachman
d.) Jason Wingard

Jason Wingard succeeded Richard Englert in 2021, becoming Temple University’s first Black president.

This former president now serves as chancellor.
a.) Richard Englert
b.) Neil D. Theobald
c.) Ann Weaver Hart
d.) Charles E. Beury

Englert has been at Temple for more than 45 years, and serving as president from 2016 to 2021 was just one way in which he served Temple. He’s also served as provost, dean of the College of Education and Human Development, and much more!

—Corinna Boeck