Temple University faculty especially like that presidential candidate Neil D. Theobald has been a researcher and professor, and is a first-generation college student from a working-class family. "…it sounds like he brings the educational and financial background that obviously is important for higher education today," said Karen M. Turner, an associate professor of journalism. "He's been on the ground, so he knows what it's like to be a faculty member."

The commercialization of university research has long been touted as a possible economic driver for the state and the region. In the just-ended fiscal year, Temple received nearly $2.5 million from 24 licensing agreements. That’s more than double its licensing income in fiscal 2011. “We are probably in a position to greatly exceed the number of deals executed in the year just ended,” said Stephen Nappi, Temple’s director of technology development and commercialization.

Neil D. Theobald, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Indiana University, will likely become the 10th president of Temple University. "After reviewing . . . submissions and interviewing dozens of candidates, we came to the unanimous decision that Neil Theobald has the experience, vision, and proven track record to lead this great university," said Patrick J. O'Connor, president of the board of trustees. "He understands firsthand the importance of accessibility and affordable education, which is Temple's mission.

Nuts may get a bad rap as being high in fat, but a new study suggests that people trying to maintain a healthy weight can still eat them without sacrificing poundage — and get a cholesterol benefit, to boot. "Compared to a group that didn't consume any nuts, those (who ate) almonds were able to lose comparable amounts of weight at six months and 18 months," said study researcher Gary Foster, director of Temple's Center for Obesity Research and Education.