College of Liberal Arts
Type: News Story
Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary is one of 10 historic sites that students in Assistant Professor of History Seth Bruggeman's "Museums and American Culture" class visit to learn different approaches for telling stories about the past and engaging with the public.
October 31, 2011
Type: In the Media
August 17, 2011
Type: News Story
In her new book, China’s Regulatory State: A New Strategy for Globalization, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Asian Studies Roselyn Hsueh examines China's distinctive integration into the international economy and finds that its free market growth has been carefully managed by its Communist leaders.
September 26, 2011
Type: In the Media
August 19, 2011
Type: News Story
To those on the outside, the gathering at the home of Clarence Still in Lawnside, N.J. might look like just another weekend celebration. But for the hundreds who attend the Still Family Reunion it means much more.
Each year, close to 400 extended family members reunite to celebrate the legacy of one of the nation’s most prominent African-American families.
August 24, 2011
Type: News Story
It is well known that teenagers take risks — and that when they do, they like to have company. Teens are five times more likely to be in a car accident when in a group than when driving alone, and they are more likely to commit a crime in a group.
April 4, 2011
Temple psychologist tackles the teen years in newly revised book
Type: News Story
In his newly revised book, You and Your Adolescent: The Essential Guide for Ages 10-25 (Simon & Schuster, January 2011), Steinberg offers parents practical tips for navigating the tricky terrain of the teen years. As an expert in the area of teen decision making and impulse control, his advice to parents is informed by the most current scientific findings.
January 14, 2011
Go ‘back to the future’ for buying good children’s toys this holiday season
Type: News Story
With the economic pinch hitting the North Pole as much as anywhere else this holiday season, would-be Santa’s should look to be more creative about the toys they buy their young children.
Whether it’s high-tech or low-tech, toys should spark imagination and creativity, promote physical activity and encourage social interaction, says Temple University developmental psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
November 16, 2010