Alumni

A woman with a guitar in a hospital room
The healing power of music
Type: News Story
Music therapy has been shown to have a beneficial effect on anxiety, fatigue and pain in people with cancer.
December 13, 2016
Graphic showing programming code and blue dots.
Owls mentor, lead during Philadelphia Startup Weekend
Type: News Story
Philadelphia’s recent Startup Weekend included several Temple Owls, who joined the event as coaches, mentors, judges and entrepreneurs.
December 6, 2016
Temple University graduate Yasmine Mustafa standing outside on campus.
Alumna joins global influencers on BBC’s ‘100 Women 2016’ list
Type: News Story
The BBC selected Temple graduate Yasmine Mustafa as one of its “100 Women 2016” for making a difference around the world.
December 21, 2016
Temple flags hanging from the Temple Performing Arts Center with Morgan Hall in the background.
Temple endowment exceeds $500 million
Type: News Story
Temple University’s endowment has surpassed $500 million, a significant milestone.
November 28, 2016
Three members of the Ewell family standing together and smiling.
Owl in the family
Type: News Story
The number of legacy students at Temple University has more than doubled in the past decade.
November 18, 2016
Kevin Negandhi smiling with an ESPN logo in the background.
Kevin Negandhi talks Temple and ESPN
Type: News Story
The ESPN anchor and Temple alumnus shares the impact the university has had on his broadcasting career.
November 15, 2016
6ABC anchor Jim Gardner moderating a U.S. Senate debate on Temple’s campus.
Owls and the election: How Temple took part in campaign 2016
Type: News Story
No one knows yet how the 2016 election will end. But for now, here’s a look back at the role students and faculty played this year.
November 4, 2016
Yasmine Mustafa standing outside smiling.
Owls score Geek Awards
Type: News Story
Temple Made community leaders and entrepreneurs were recognized for their contributions to Philadelphia’s geek scene.
November 2, 2016
Sharon Pinkenson smiling as she sits on a stage.
Starring Philadelphia
Type: News Story
That moment of pride upon seeing Philadelphia on the big screen? Thank Sharon Pinkenson, EDU ’71, for that.
October 31, 2016
Lighting equipment on the sidewalk outside the Temple Performing Arts Center.
Owls want more silver screen time for Philly
Type: News Story
Two alumni are working toward the creation of a Philadelphia-based union for film and television crews to continue luring productions to the city.
November 1, 2016
Students volunteering at a local elementary school.
Strong community ties
Type: News Story
Teach for America finds that Temple students are a great fit for North Philadelphia schools.
November 2, 2016
The view of the Philadelphia skyline from Temple’s campus.
True leaders are Temple Made
Type: News Story
The 2016 edition of Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Power 76” list names seven Owls among the region’s most influential people.
October 18, 2016
Tina Fey sitting on stage while holding a microphone and laughing.
And the winner is…
Type: News Story
Six alumni and actor Tina Fey were honored during the School of Media and Communication’s annual Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards luncheon.
October 7, 2016
Paintbrushes and a woman painting in the background.
Philly’s art scene powered by Temple
Type: News Story
Graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and the Tyler School of Art are influencing the city’s art scene.
October 10, 2016
Dan Campbell performing on stage while wearing a Temple t-shirt.
Alumnus rocks the stage
Type: News Story
Dan Campbell, EDU ’11, frontman of the band The Wonder Years, shaped his perspective at Temple.
September 28, 2016
The six friends outside of their house on Diamond Street.
On Diamond Street, a house of entrepreneurs
Type: News Story
Friendship and careers intersect for six Temple students and graduates at a townhouse near Main Campus.
August 31, 2016
A chalkboard sign at Rad Dish Co-Op.
Local champions
Type: News Story
Rad Dish Co-op café, Temple’s student-run cooperative café, wins SustainPHL Award.
August 25, 2016
Dan Baker in the stands of Citizens Bank Park.
Pitch perfect
Type: News Story
Temple alumnus Dan Baker fulfilled a childhood dream when becoming the Phillies public address announcer in 1972.
July 22, 2016
A man in a yellow shirt standing on a film set.
Alumnus’ film screened at prestigious film festivals
Type: News Story
Derrick Williams, TFM ’98, produced “Ugly,” a coming of age story set in Newark, New Jersey.
June 22, 2016
A woman wearing a black and white dress and smiling.
Ending the cycle of violence
Type: News Story
Jamira Burley, FOX ’12, refused to be a victim of tragic circumstances.
June 9, 2016
Sister Mary Scullion standing in front of a window, looking out on a mural.
A vow of service
Type: News Story
Sister Mary Scullion, SSW ’87, is the force behind Project HOME, which provides housing, employment opportunities, medical care and education for the homeless in Philadelphia.
May 19, 2016
A man in a striped shirt drawing on paper at a desk.
Bringing newsprint to life
Type: News Story
Kevin Sprouls, TYL ’77, credits a Temple connection with helping him get his start at "The Wall Street Journal."
May 10, 2016
A man in a wheelchair wearing his [dis]ABLE brand T-shirt.
Disabling stigmas
Type: News Story
Through his [dis]ABLE brand, Jimmy Curran, FOX ’11, is changing the dialogue about disabilities.
April 28, 2016
A student receiving guidance from a Temple employee.
Alumni report Temple prepared them well
Type: News Story
Gallup conducted a survey of Temple alumni to gauge their long-term success, both at work and in life.
April 15, 2016
Two male Temple alumni working in their graphic design studio.
Impacting through design
Type: News Story
Temple-Made Designers Jason Kernevich, TYL ’01, and Dusty Summers, TYL ’01, have created globally recognized work for Apple, Nike and Starbucks.
April 14, 2016

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