Athletics
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
A look back at Temple’s Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023
Type: News Story
Get a firsthand look at the homecoming experience at Temple in this photo essay.
October 11, 2023
After nearly 40 years, including 20 here at Temple, Larry Dougherty calls it a career
Type: News Story
Senior associate athletics director for strategic communications will retire Thursday, Aug. 31.
August 30, 2023
New mark signals a new era at Temple
Type: News Story
Temple University formally introduces a modern new logo for displaying Owl pride.
July 31, 2023
A family of Owls on every branch
Type: News Story
Attending Temple University proves to be a family affair for Fox School student Allyson Metzger.
May 31, 2023
Temple students and staff come together to clean North Philadelphia neighborhoods
Type: News Story
Members from Temple University athletics teams, the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Community Affairs and Engagement joined forces for the university's annual citywide cleanup in April.
May 17, 2023
What is the legacy of the Rooney Rule?
Type: News Story
Jim Rooney and Jeremi Duru to discuss the Rooney Rule during a visit to Temple University.
September 7, 2022
What they’re saying about Temple’s new athletic director
Type: News Story
Program leaders from around the country weigh in on Temple’s newest Owl.
October 8, 2021
New laws set to level collegiate playing field
Type: News Story
Thilo Kunkel discusses his name, image and likeness research and its impact.
July 8, 2021
Hooter the Owl: Through the years
Type: News Story
The many guises and storied life of Temple’s mascot, Hooter.
March 2, 2021
How media around the country honored Coach
Type: News Story
Coach Chaney is remembered by local and national journalists and on Twitter.
February 9, 2021
Celebrating the life of ‘a giant of a man’
Type: News Story
A celebration of the life of the late John Chaney, legendary coach of Temple men’s basketball for 24 years, was held at the Liacouras Center.
February 9, 2021
The history of “T for Temple U”
Type: News Story
Temple’s “T for Temple U” cheer was created by two cheerleaders and the Diamond Marching Band during the 1982–1983 basketball season.
April 28, 2020
Temple fencing alumna trains for Olympics and a career in medicine
Type: News Story
Kamali Thompson graduated from the College of Science and Technology in 2012 and has since moved on to pursue a career in the medical field—while training to make the 2020 Olympics at the same time.
September 23, 2019
The best of the decade: Temple edition
Type: News Story
Look back on the university’s most momentous and memorable moments, from 2009 to 2019.
December 16, 2019
From the track to a doctoral program, Temple senior is running her own race
Type: News Story
After graduation, Ashton Dunkley will research Native American history through the University of Minnesota’s doctoral program in American studies.
May 6, 2019
For alumna in Shreveport, reporting on the Owls was a hoot
Type: News Story
Alison Lorraine made a newsreel as a Temple undergraduate. These days, she delivers the news as an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana.
January 29, 2019
Major success: Owls study more than the playbook
Type: News Story
Temple University’s football program is among the nation’s leaders in diversity of its players’ academic majors.
December 17, 2018
From gymnastics to law enforcement, senior dreams of a life in motion
Type: News Story
Student-athlete and criminal justice major Alexa Phillip wants an active career—literally.
May 22, 2018
Fran Dunphy to coach 2018-19 season; Aaron McKie named as successor
Type: News Story
Head men’s basketball Coach Fran Dunphy will remain through the 2018-2019 season, and current assistant coach and alumnus Aaron McKie will succeed Dunphy in that role.
April 11, 2018
Temple to seek approvals for multipurpose facility
Type: News Story
Temple is taking the next step toward an on-campus multipurpose facility including a football stadium with plans to file a project submission with the Philadelphia Planning Commission.
January 18, 2018
What a bowl game means for Temple
Type: News Story
Temple football’s success, especially the team’s appearance in the Military Bowl, has far-reaching impacts on the university.
December 22, 2016
Spirit HooTorial
Type: News Story
Hooter and company give a crash-course on the Temple cheer.
August 30, 2016
On your mark, get set, Rio
Type: News Story
From the sideline to the starting line, Owls will be represented at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
August 3, 2016
New sports complex nears completion
Type: News Story
Temple’s new sports complex, just south of Main Campus, is nearing completion and will host intercollegiate athletics, intramural and club sports.
August 2, 2016