diversity
Brand campaigns celebrate Temple’s alumni and faculty
Type: News Story
Two campaigns launched in the spring pay tribute to the university’s innovative, resilient community.
June 22, 2021
Understanding Juneteenth with the Blockson Collection
Type: News Story
Explore Juneteenth through artifacts found at the Blockson Collection.
June 16, 2021
Championing racial equity at Temple and beyond
Type: News Story
The national advisor for Black engagement for the Biden-Harris campaign, Adjoa B. Asamoah is also the social impact strategist for the CROWN Act.
June 11, 2021
The 14th Annual Neighborhood Job Fair provides hope for job seekers
Type: News Story
Learn what employers and resources will be accessible to the community at this event.
June 10, 2021
Temple takes on U.N. art challenge, forges path toward equality
Type: News Story
Temple-sponsored art competition showcases commitment to the U.N.’s principles of reducing inequalities.
June 7, 2021
Temple Hospital named most racially inclusive hospital in PA, one of the most racially inclusive in the U.S.
Type: News Story
A nonpartisan healthcare think tank reviewed hospitals nationwide to determine how successful they are at serving people of color living in their communities.
June 4, 2021
Meet Anyae Scott, one of Temple’s first Cecil B. Moore Scholars
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
Ensuring everyone has an opportunity to dance
Type: News Story
Temple’s Tiffenia Archie discusses why inclusion is a priority on campus.
May 26, 2021
Perseverance and grit: the life and legacy of Cecil B. Moore
Type: News Story
A leading figure in the civil rights movement in Philadelphia, Moore is the namesake of the university’s Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program.
April 28, 2021
Owl Ambassador helps and inspires others
Type: News Story
Student Jasmine Dantzler has positioned herself as a role model for prospective Temple students.
April 22, 2021
Two BIPOC Owls accepted to Ivy League schools
Type: News Story
Distinguished students blaze the trail to prestigious PhD programs.
April 14, 2021
A balanced life: Nikki Franke, 'fencing legend'
Type: News Story
Nearly half a century after becoming the first Black woman to coach an NCAA fencing team, Temple’s Nikki Franke is still fueled by the joy of mentorship.
March 26, 2021
Temple alumna Capricia Washington shares a photo of her Great Aunt Annie’s Temple ID card from 1941
Type: News Story
Here’s the story behind a Temple ID card from 1941.
March 23, 2021
New professional development program builds better leaders
Type: News Story
Temple’s new Inclusive Supervision program for managers and supervisors was created to support the university’s antiracism initiative.
March 18, 2021
For North Philadelphia students, the Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program bridges the gap between high school and college
Type: News Story
The program provides tutoring, mentors and scholarships to help ease the transition from high school to college.
March 9, 2021
Temple’s ILC 2021 offered students strategies for being heard beyond a hashtag
Type: News Story
Inclusive Leadership Conference explores definitions of advocacy and allyship.
February 12, 2021
Exploring the best way to bring up Black children in white families and communities
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Valerie Harrison, the president’s senior advisor for equity, diversity and inclusion, and Kathryn Peach D’Angelo, assistant vice president for administration and planning, discuss “Do Right By Me,” their new book about raising Black children in white spaces.
February 3, 2021
David Ortiz keeps the Latin jazz flowing on WRTI
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The “El Viaje” host talks about Latin jazz and Latino culture in Philadelphia.
February 2, 2021
Members of Temple’s community celebrate Kamala Harris’ historic win
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Temple students, faculty and staff share their thoughts on Kamala Harris’ election victory.
January 19, 2021
Giving back on MLK Day, different but still impactful this year
Type: News Story
Learn what Temple has planned for the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
January 13, 2021
Marc Coleman is not your typical CEO
Type: News Story
Coleman’s company values different voices, flexibility and kindness.
November 18, 2020
A different kind of diamond
Type: News Story
Nasir Pittman has big plans for his time at Temple University and beyond.
November 18, 2020
A WWII veteran’s fight to receive an honorable discharge
Type: News Story
Nelson Henry Jr. was given a discriminatory “blue discharge” because he was African American.
November 9, 2020
New Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program to cultivate leaders from North Philadelphia, provide support and scholarships
Type: News Story
The program is a pillar of Temple's commitment to increase the number of North Philadelphians enrolled at the university.
October 23, 2020
One of a kind Owls hand picked by ONE School
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With only 15 spots open, two Owls were admitted to the ONE School program, selective portfolio program founded by Spotify's creative director.
October 21, 2020