Alumni
Leading the charge for change
Type: News Story
Temple alumnus Marcus Allen, CLA ’01, works to help youth prevail over poverty through mentorship and educational support.
November 8, 2017
Temple sets annual fundraising record, exceeding $90 million for the first time
Type: News Story
Temple University has set a new fundraising record, exceeding $90 million for the first time and surpassing the previous high by more than $6 million.
September 5, 2017
Jim Cawley to lead Temple’s fundraising and alumni operations
Type: News Story
Cawley, CLA ’91, LAW, ’94, most recently served as president and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
August 14, 2017
Alumna leads charge to prevent overdose deaths at library
Type: News Story
Chera Kowalski, CLA ’07, a librarian at McPherson Square Library, is making headlines for helping fight the heroin epidemic.
July 3, 2017
Man of letters
Type: News Story
Solomon Jones, KLN ’97, has used the power of words to cement his status as a leading voice in the Philadelphia region.
June 27, 2017
Several alumni appointed to Millennial Advisory Committee
Type: News Story
Five Owls will work together to spur positive change in Philadelphia and to advocate to make the city more Millennial friendly.
May 30, 2017
Decades apart, two Owls share aspirations—and a gown
Type: News Story
The regalia worn by alumna Kathleen Kies more at Commencement more than 40 years ago will be worn by another Owl Thursday.
May 10, 2017
Making friends and influencing others
Type: News Story
Here, Temple shines a spotlight on Brendan Lowry, KLN ’11.
April 20, 2017
Fox alumnus now heading Nike’s Jordan Brand returns to campus
Type: News Story
The STHM Executive in Residence speaker series highlights top-level executives in sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality management.
April 7, 2017
Temple alumnus, now with Homeland Security, discusses Syrian refugee crisis
Type: News Story
College of Liberal Arts alumnus Robert Berry said the crisis in Syria presents unique challenges because of scale.
March 7, 2017
Cross-cultural connections
Type: News Story
Meet two international students who had the chance to reconnect with the alumna who hosted them for their first Thanksgiving dinner last year.
February 28, 2017
Making space for the future
Type: News Story
Using Afrofuturism as the theme, Rasheedah Phillips, CLA ’05, LAW ’08, challenges perceptions of blackness in the past, present and future.
February 27, 2017
Harvesting change during Global Days of Service—and yearlong
Type: News Story
Volunteering during Global Days of Service is becoming more popular every year. Here, Temple shines a spotlight on community partner Urban Creators.
February 23, 2017
Fox graduate wants to ‘Repair U’
Type: News Story
Your phone, that is. Inspired by Temple’s food truck culture, Jesse DiLaura wants to bring an affordable phone repair cart to campus.
February 24, 2017
Fox graduate’s short film on refugees wins award in Britain
Type: News Story
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts honored Shpat Deda’s Home, which explores the refugee experience.
February 17, 2017
TV, film stars share advice on success in showbiz
Type: News Story
Zosia Mamet of HBO’s ‘Girls’ and Evan Jonigkeit, SMC ’05, of ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ took the stage at Tomlinson Theater for a talk with students.
February 13, 2017
Owls land on 'Billy Penn' ‘Who’s Next Health and Fitness’ list
Type: News Story
Three Temple alumni working to make Philadelphia a healthier, happier city garnered recognition for their innovation and dedication.
February 7, 2017
Hoops Hall of Famer gives back to Temple
Type: News Story
Juan “Pepe” Sanchez, who came from Argentina to play basketball at Temple, said his experience inspired him to help support international students.
January 25, 2017
Alumnus’ history of racism wins National Book Award
Type: News Story
Ibram X. Kendi, CLA ’07, ’10, credits Temple as the place where he honed the “cultural critique” that helped him write the book.
January 16, 2017
Traveler's assurance
Type: News Story
Alumnus Johnny Young was a storied diplomat before heading up the world’s largest nongovernmental provider of services for asylees and refugees.
January 13, 2017
Owls earn spots on ‘Forbes’ magazine's ‘30 Under 30’ list
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This year’s “30 Under 30” list by Forbes magazine honored three Temple alumni as leaders in their fields.
January 10, 2017
Temple alumni land on ‘Who’s Next in Politics’ list
Type: News Story
Five Temple alumni made 'Billy Penn’s' list of up-and-coming young political influencers.
January 3, 2017
Win or lose, his cherry and white pride shines
Type: News Story
Fox alumnus Bill DeSio is a diehard Temple fan who “decided a long time ago, whether they win or lose—I support them.”
December 29, 2016
Behind the scenes of ‘Create TU’
Type: News Story
Meet the student stars of Temple’s newest video.
December 22, 2016
We gave and gave big
Type: News Story
Temple gave big on Giving Tuesday this year, more than doubling the university’s goal of $70,000 by raising $146,089.
December 21, 2016