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Lila Corwin Berman and Rabbi Jill Maderer inside Rodeph Shalom.
Temple partners with neighboring synagogue for citywide dialogue series
Type: News Story
Broad Perspectives sheds light on issues affecting the Jewish community.
October 18, 2023
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What you need to know before watching ‘The Marvels’
Type: News Story
The newest MCU film, out in theaters on Nov. 10, is poised to break barriers and promote diversity in Hollywood.
September 14, 2023
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These 11 Temple University violence reduction programs are enhancing safety in Philadelphia
Type: News Story
Temple has focused on studying violence and developing programs that are making Philadelphia a safer place.
September 14, 2023
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Temple researchers examine patterns of inequality in banned books
Type: News Story
A study of banned books at Temple explores questions of representation.
September 7, 2023
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Barbie’s world: Why the story and marketing of ‘Barbie’ matters
Type: News Story
Temple faculty experts analyze Barbie’s cultural significance.
July 19, 2023
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Who was Oppenheimer? What to know about Christopher Nolan’s new film
Type: News Story
Temple professors Alan McPherson and Bernd Surrow discuss the mysterious subject of Christopher Nolan’s newest film, "Oppenheimer."
July 14, 2023
Grandparents, parents and their young children stand around the kitchen smiling and embracing.
Acclaimed Temple psychologist’s new book explores parenting adult children
Type: News Story
World-renowned Temple University psychology expert released a new book about managing relationships with adult children in their 20s and 30s.
July 13, 2023
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What to read and watch to celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture and communities
Type: News Story
Check out these works celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture and communities recommended by Professor Brad Windhauser.
June 21, 2023
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek interacting with two young students
Temple’s Kathy Hirsh-Pasek awarded nearly $20 million from the LEGO Foundation
Type: News Story
The grant will support the study of active playful learning in grades K-4.
June 2, 2023
Andrew Ankamah holding a sign that says ending gun violence.
Temple Made for serving his community: Temple senior is on a mission to end gun violence
Type: News Story
Temple senior Andrew Ankamah uses his passion for activism to help reduce gun violence in communities.
May 25, 2023
Julia Mayro holding a sign that says a Fulbright scholar in Spain
From studying abroad to Fulbright scholar: Temple student lands a teaching role in Spain
Type: News Story
Temple senior Julia Mayro heads to Spain to teach English to elementary and high school students. 
May 18, 2023
A student in a tan shirt outside in the streets of North Philadelphia.
Temple student wins $20,000 McDonald’s USA award to fund community mission
Type: News Story
Andrew Ankamah, a senior at Temple, is an activist for social injustice in education and gun violence.
May 17, 2023
Cameron Barham holding a sign that says Helping Children in need
Inside the mind: Temple senior takes the next step toward his dream career in psychology
Type: News Story
Temple senior Cameron Barham uses his passion for psychology to help people impacted by drug and alcohol addiction.
May 9, 2023
Lila Corwin Berman and Lynn Novick in conversation.
‘The US and the Holocaust’ director Lynn Novick visits Temple for a conversation about antisemitism
Type: News Story
In a new PBS film series, Lynn Novick, a prominent film producer, examines America's response to the Holocaust and draws connections to the current global rise of authoritarianism. Novick's reflections offer important insights into history and responsibility.
May 5, 2023
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The history of Temple University’s Africology and African American Studies Department
Type: News Story
The history of Temple’s Africology and African American Studies Department, the first Black studies department to offer a doctoral program in the U.S.
April 14, 2023
A headshot of Fulbright scholar Navya Reddy
Temple again recognized as top producer of Fulbrights
Type: News Story
Temple is named one of the top producers of Fulbright recipients.
March 17, 2023
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Temple introduces new porn studies course to expand its sexuality education
Type: News Story
A porn studies course is now offered to undergraduates through the gender, sexuality and women’s studies program.
February 14, 2023
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Temple professor discovers 5,000-year-old silver jewelry in Oman
Type: News Story
The discovery of rare, multicultural artifacts was the first of its kind in the region.
February 7, 2023
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‘The Philadelphia economy was not built on the sale of championship T-shirts’
Type: News Story
Philadelphia’s recent sport success is great for the city but does not have the economic impact that you might expect.
February 1, 2023
Marcus Bingenheimer gifting a stupa
Temple professor stores religious text in DNA in interdisciplinary approach
Type: News Story
Thanks to Temple’s Presidential Humanities and Arts grant, a religion professor conducted multidisciplinary research on an ancient Buddhist text.
January 10, 2023
A graphic image of a gun with headliens about gun violence surrounding it.
Understanding American Gun Violence Part 1: The evolution of America’s relationship with firearms
Type: News Story
Experts on gun violence from Temple University share context about America’s gun violence crisis and propose solutions to make the country a safer place.
December 7, 2022
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Understanding American Gun Violence Part 2: How to solve the American gun epidemic
Type: News Story
Experts studying gun violence at Temple University explain how to eradicate the gun violence epidemic.
December 7, 2022
Richard Englert at a podium speaking during a Temple Press event.
New Temple Press book celebrates Philadelphia’s Italian legacy
Type: News Story
The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People and Ideas profiles the Italian legacy of Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania.
November 30, 2022
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What is a food truck? A Temple public history research project is finding out
Type: News Story
A Temple University graduate history class is studying food trucks for a digital walking tour project.
November 21, 2022
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Gobblenomics with Temple Professor Michael Bognanno
Type: News Story
Economics Professor Michael Bognanno discusses why despite unprecedented inflation, turkey remains a bargain for this Thanksgiving.
November 11, 2022

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