College of Liberal Arts

Phil Kendall stands in front of a bookshelf in his office
CLA Professor Philip C. Kendall wins 2025 APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology
Type: News Story
Professor of Psychology Philip C. Kendall awarded top honor in the field of psychology.
April 30, 2025
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The reasons why baseball ratings are improving
Type: News Story
Professor of History Bryant Simon discusses how recent rule changes have sped up the game of baseball.
April 24, 2025
A photo of author Nic Stone speaking on Temple's campus.
New York Times bestselling author delivers talk at Temple
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Nic Stone speaks to nearly 100 young people on Temple’s campus
April 16, 2025
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New cybersecurity and human behavior major brings a liberal arts lens to a traditionally technical topic
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Temple’s recently introduced major focuses on the human behavior aspect of cybersecurity.
April 4, 2025
Gary Scales standing outside of a Sunoco gas station in Philadelphia
Fueling fascination: History alum examines how our senses inform gasoline retail
Type: News Story
Gary Scales, CLA ’24, analyzes the sensory history of U.S. gas stations in the 1900s in his thesis Gasoline Retail and the Making of Neurocapitalism.
April 3, 2025
Dustin Kidd wearing blue glasses
As SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, a Temple faculty expert discusses its enduring appeal
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CLA’s Dustin Kidd offers expertise on “Saturday Night Live.”
February 11, 2025
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Temple conducts free cybersecurity training to underserved communities, develops college students’ career skills
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During Temple’s cybersecurity clinic series, college students help prevent community members from falling victim to cybercrime.
November 4, 2024
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Taking care of yourself and others during election season
Type: News Story
This guide includes advice and resources to help faculty and staff manage anxiety and tension around the election and support students and colleagues.
October 29, 2024
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Temple Owl Tony Thurmond could be the first Black governor in California
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Temple alum, Tony Thurmond is running for California governor in 2026.
October 21, 2024
Professors Christina Baker, César Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino standing in front of books on display in Charles Library for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms
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Temple professors Christina Baker, César Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino provide insight on the meanings of these terms.
October 8, 2024
Sonia Sanchez at Temple University
Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation
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The Faculty of Color committee and Temple Libraries welcomed Sonia Sanchez back to campus as part of Philadelphia’s monthlong celebration of the poet.
October 1, 2024
Bella Kwok standing outside on Mazur Terrace
Criminal justice junior receives prestigious Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
Type: News Story
Bella Kwok has received the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, created by the Obamas and co-founder and CEO of Airbnb Brian Chesky.
September 24, 2024
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Uncovering the complex history of campaign finance
Type: News Story
Temple faculty member Robin Kolodny has written a new book that details the complexities of campaign finance
August 7, 2024
5 books reflecting Juneteenth principles
Type: News Story
Professor Timothy N. Welbeck offers this book list centered on freedom.
June 12, 2024
Temple University commemorates Juneteenth with special programs, art activities and a film
Type: News Story
Temple University is celebrating Juneteenth with community-engaging events highlighting an ongoing commitment to inclusion.
June 12, 2024
Nora Newcombe standing in front of a desert landscape
Temple psychology professor inducted into National Academy of Sciences
Type: News Story
Nora Newcombe is now a member of the National Academy of Sciences thanks to her distinguished research.
June 12, 2024
Liz Moore standing outside near trees
From page to screen: Creative writing professor’s novel ‘Long Bright River’ to be made into a TV show
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Liz Moore is co-creating and executive producing an adaptation of her bestselling novel Long Bright River.
June 5, 2024
Lauren Ross leaning against a building
Global studies alum becomes Temple’s first Payne Fellow
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Lauren Ross, CLA '23, is Temple’s first Payne fellow. This program will prepare her for a career in foreign service.
May 6, 2024
Image of Sera Park holding a sign reading #TempleMade for art conservation.
Tyler senior is ready for a career in art conservation
Type: News Story
After graduation, Temple senior Sera Park will head off to an art conservation internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
April 24, 2024
Temple Made for leadership
Type: News Story
Former Student Government President Gianni Quattrocchi learned political trailblazing while studying and interning at Temple.
April 23, 2024
Temple professors who designed the curricula include Alexandra (Alix) Davatzes, Amelia Duffy-Tumasz, Rob Jennings, and Hamil Pearsall.
Temple University launches two innovative sustainability programs to help students tackle pressing global issues
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Faculty in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Science and Technology will prepare students for impactful careers in sustainability.
April 18, 2024
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Student activist Ray Epstein receives prestigious 2024 Truman Scholarship
Type: News Story
Student activist Ray Epstein receives prestigious 2024 Truman Scholarship.
April 12, 2024
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Introducing Temple’s ‘Sesame Street’ scholar
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A Temple PhD student has spent the last several years studying Sesame Street.
April 10, 2024
The stage from a previous WrestleMania event.
As WrestleMania comes to Philly, how does the economy stand to benefit?
Type: News Story
Temple faculty member discusses the economic impact of WrestleMania.
April 3, 2024
Johanna Jarcho at the Temple University Brain Research and Imaging Center
Swipe left or right: New study examines social anxiety in adolescents
Type: News Story
Johanna Jarcho and her team have been awarded over $3.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to study social anxiety in adolescents.
February 28, 2024

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