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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’
Type: News Story
Temple alum Maati Angaza is a part of the cast of The Wiz national tour.
June 18, 2025
mage of Tony Thurmond in a suit and tie with an Owlmark lapel pin.
Temple Owl Tony Thurmond could be the first Black governor in California
Type: News Story
Temple alum, Tony Thurmond is running for California governor in 2026.
October 21, 2024
Merrill Reese holding a football and wearing his Eagles Hall of Fame jacket outside.
Temple alum Merrill Reese overcomes uncertain times on the road to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Type: News Story
Merrill Reese, KLN ’64, will become the third Temple alum inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3.
July 31, 2024
Steven Weiser, BYR ’02, ’04, teaches a percussion lesson to a group of students.
Making music that matters
Type: News Story
Temple alumnus Steve Weiser has found success as executive director of the Erie Philharmonic.
March 5, 2024