Community Engagement
Type: News Story
Cecil B. Moore Scholar Cory Matthews plans to get his master’s in business by the age of 22.
January 17, 2022
Type: News Story
Temple alumni Daniel Mina and Justin Hall have reunited as the principal and assistant principal at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School.
November 15, 2021
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Reducing inequality through art
November 12, 2021
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The program creates a direct pathway from high school to college and nursing for students of color.
October 14, 2021
Type: News Story
Temple-sponsored art competition showcases commitment to the U.N.’s principles of reducing inequalities.
June 7, 2021
Type: News Story
Get the story behind one of the first students to earn a full-tuition scholarship to Temple as a Cecil B. Moore Scholar.
June 4, 2021
Type: News Story
This year’s Global Days of Service and Temple Toast saw major contributions from the Temple community.
May 23, 2019
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Neighbors, community organizations, local businesses and schools can adopt fruit trees during the event April 13.
March 13, 2019
Type: News Story
The Broad Street Finish Line Scholarship program will aid students facing hardship in their pursuit of graduation.
February 18, 2019
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Brother and sister Allied Universal account managers have served the Temple community for more than two decades.
October 17, 2018
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This year, Owls will attempt to break the record for most backpacks packed in an hour—then donate them to local kids.
October 8, 2018
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Fatema Ibrahim, CPH ’18, and Verishia Coaxum, CLA ’15, view their time as 20/20 Scholars as opportunities to elevate community members and keep their futures bright.
June 28, 2018
Type: News Story
Joan Hankins’ Temple roots are deep: She grew up minutes from the university and began working there when she was 17.
June 26, 2018
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Temple alumnus Marcus Allen, CLA ’01, works to help youth prevail over poverty through mentorship and educational support.
November 8, 2017
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As chair of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission, Joyce Wilkerson will help improve educational outcomes for local students.
December 12, 2016
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Temple professors are joining forces with community advocates and federal officials to host an opioid crisis symposium on Main Campus Nov. 19.
November 11, 2016
Type: News Story
Temple’s Institute on Disabilities’ A Fierce Kind of Love initiative explores the story of the intellectual disability rights movement in Pennsylvania.
April 14, 2016
Type: News Story
Each time the team scores a three-point shot, the Fresh Grocer will donate to Philabundance.
January 8, 2016
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In May, Temple Contemporary's community history, art and engagement project, “Funeral for a Home,” culminated in the celebration of the life of a single Philadelphia rowhouse—before it was demolished.
July 3, 2014