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Criminal justice junior receives prestigious Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

Bella Kwok joins the 2024–2026 cohort of recipients who aspire to serve their communities through public service.

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Bella Kwok has received the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, created by the Obamas and co-founder and CEO of Airbnb Brian Chesky.
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An inside look at dignitary protection provided by Temple Police

Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin says Temple police officers traveling with the Owls allows the university to better connect with authorities in local jurisdictions. 

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The Temple University Police Department protects the Owls—both on campus and at away games.
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‘Flappy Bird’ to return after a 10-year hiatus: the true story behind the world’s most viral mobile game

It was announced on Sept. 12 that Flappy Bird, the world’s most downloaded mobile game of 2014, will return to Android and Apple mobile devices in 2025. 

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TFM’s Thomas Sharpe discusses the rise, fall and return of the world’s most viral mobile game of 2014.
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The Barnett and Irvine Cherry Pantry moves to new location

The Cherry Pantry moved to the lower level of the Howard Gittis Student Center in August. 

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Temple University’s Cherry Pantry continues to serve as a resource for students facing food insecurity.
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Artist Karyn Olivier finds that patiently doing the work pays off

More than 25 years after switching careers, Karyn Olivier was invited to participate in this spring and summer’s Whitney Biennial, the most important exhibition of contemporary art in the country.

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Faculty member Karyn Olivier was selected to participate in the highly acclaimed 2024 Whitney Biennial.
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Trailblazing new Temple research center will make batteries safer

The Center for Battery Safety will make battery-powered devices safer through the research it conducts for stakeholder companies and agencies.

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Temple’s new Center for Battery Safety is one of the only labs in the world to focus its research on the safety of batteries when they fail or crash.
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Longtime Temple University security officer named football's honorary captain at home opener

Temple Security Officer James Adams (right), a university employee for nearly 40 years, was named honorary captain for the Owls’ home opener on Saturday, Sept. 14.

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Temple Security Officer James Adams, a university employee for nearly 40 years, was named honorary captain for the Owls’ home opener on Saturday, Sept. 14.

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