diversity

Senator Cory Booker and Temple President Jason Wingard
Jason Wingard inaugurated as Temple’s 12th president
Type: News Story
Sen. Booker (D-NJ) and Emmy-winning broadcaster Tamron Hall welcome Jason Wingard as the first Black president of Temple University.
September 26, 2022
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Show your pride during National Coming Out Week
Type: News Story
Check out the events Temple’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) is hosting for National Coming Out Week.
September 26, 2022
M. Night Shyamalan and President Wingard pictured.
First edition of Talks@Temple brings bold, provocative discourse
Type: News Story
First Talks@Temple features M. Night Shyamalan and Fortune 100 chief diversity officers as guests
September 21, 2022
Temple University was the only school in Philadelphia to be recognized with the HEED Award.
HEED Award celebrates Temple University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
Type: News Story
Temple University earns the prestigious HEED award, which recognizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion
September 12, 2022
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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
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Tennis superstar Serena Williams calls it a career. Why does this feel different from other athletes retiring?
Type: News Story
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Taylor weighs in on Serena Williams’ decision to move on from tennis.
August 31, 2022
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Why are shows with queer female characters being canceled? A Temple professor explains
Type: News Story
Klein Associate Professor Adrienne Shaw discusses LGBTQIA+ representation in the media amid recent cancellations.
August 23, 2022
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Let’s talk about sex: Temple launches first-of-its-kind undergraduate sexuality education class
Type: News Story
A sexuality education course for undergraduate students is now available at Temple, a first for Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies programs.
August 18, 2022
Bold Conversations: A presidential visit to the Middle East
Type: News Story
A delegation from Temple University traveled to the Middle East to explore strengthening academic partnerships and exchange opportunities.
August 5, 2022
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Temple alumna joins the most diverse Rome Prize cohort yet
Type: News Story
Alumna Monica Rhodes is among the most diverse group of Rome Prize winners in the American Academy in Rome’s history.
July 21, 2022
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Learning from Walmart’s Juneteenth marketing mistake
Type: News Story
Timothy Welbeck discusses the importance of companies observing Juneteenth in a meaningful way.
June 15, 2022
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Temple experts remain committed to anti-racism work ahead of Juneteenth 2022
Type: News Story
Temple faculty members Timothy Welbeck and Gregory Urwin discuss the impact that recent events have had on the topic of race in their fields.
June 15, 2022
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What to read, listen to and watch to learn more about AAPI communities
Type: News Story
Associate Professor of Political Science Sean Yom recommends AAPI-themed media that sheds light on the AAPI experience.
May 24, 2022
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New General Education course to focus on AAPI identity and experiences
Type: News Story
A new General Education course starting in spring 2023 in the College of Liberal Arts will concentrate on AAPI studies.
May 24, 2022
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Temple’s LGBTQIA+ seniors celebrated at Lavender Graduation
Type: News Story
Lavender Graduation celebrated LGBTQIA+ students in Temple’s Class of 2022.
May 10, 2022
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Meet 5 Temple professors who teach and research gender, sexuality and women’s studies
Type: News Story
Here are five professors at Temple who teach courses and conduct research on gender, sexuality and women’s studies.
April 20, 2022
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Temple faculty weigh in on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation
Type: News Story
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated and confirmed to the Supreme Court. Temple faculty provide context.
April 8, 2022
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Temple-headquartered STARS Computing Corps receives a $3 million National Science Foundation grant
Type: News Story
STARS Computing Corps, headquartered at Temple, will use this new grant to expand its mission and initiatives
April 5, 2022
How would a paid maternity leave policy benefit families?
Type: News Story
A paid family leave policy would benefit not just birthing mothers and their children, but fathers and adoptive parents.
March 22, 2022
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Karyn Olivier reveals Black history through her art
Type: News Story
The Temple University professor reflects on a career of examining and celebrating Black history through her work.
March 17, 2022
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Temple sees record application numbers for upcoming fall semester
Type: News Story
A record number of prospective students have applied to be part of Temple this fall.
March 15, 2022
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Library exhibit highlights staff picks from various collections
Type: News Story
Charles Library’s Special Collections Research Center staff selected material for the What’s Great, New, Next? exhibit.
March 14, 2022
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Diversifying the libraries’ archives to document the underrepresented
Type: News Story
Margery Sly, director of special collections, ensures Temple’s libraries continue to build inclusive archives.
March 3, 2022
Arthur Johnson pictured with President Wingard, holding Johnson's replica Temple jersey.
Want Black coaches? Get more Black managers
Type: News Story
President Wingard discusses how diverse representation in coaching requires diverse representation in leadership.
February 15, 2022
Temple University professor Linda Earle
Striving for diversity, equity and inclusion in the arts
Type: News Story
Linda Earle, professor of practice in fine arts management, explains how institutions and artists are pushing for cultural equity.
February 14, 2022

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