faculty highlight

Temple researcher Raj Kishore
Temple scientists discover a new way the body repairs itself after heart injury
Type: News Story
Researchers in Raj Kishore’s lab have uncovered how circular RNAs, a special kind of genetic material, help cells stay in healing mode.
October 28, 2025
Image of Slobodan Vucetic, Eduard Dragut and Stephen MacNeil with one of their AAC devices.
Temple research brings new voice to people with communication limitations
Type: News Story
A team of Temple researchers received $1.5 million to advance technology that people with autism and other communication limitations rely on.
October 28, 2025
Rachel López outside of Beasley School of Law
Temple Law’s Rachel López is reimagining the legal system
Type: News Story
Leonard Barrack ’68 Chair in Law Rachel López is making a transformational impact on the legal system.
October 24, 2025
Abstract image of computer screens.
Temple’s Semester of Quantum will prepare faculty for the next tech revolution
Type: News Story
The Semester of Quantum seeks to socialize quantum science topics and give the university a jumpstart on developing quantum-related applications and future workforce related curricula.
October 22, 2025
Image of Dmitriy Dikin working alongside researchers.
Temple’s new cutting-edge microscope will advance region’s medical and energy research
Type: News Story
Temple University’s new scanning electron microscope system will be one of just two in the country housed at a university.
October 15, 2025
Sunil Wattal pictured.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again?
Type: News Story
A new study from Temple faculty member Sunil Wattal looks at how rejections are conveyed
October 14, 2025
Miguel Mostafá, Mariola V. Alvarez and Michael Usino speaking in the Center for Anti-Racism
Temple leaders reflect on identity and experiences as Hispanic Americans
Type: News Story
At the In the Hyphen event during Hispanic Heritage Month, university leaders reflected on their experiences as Hispanic Americans living in the U.S.
October 14, 2025
Image of a Temple student mentoring a local grade school student.
Temple launches initiative promoting community-engaged learning
Type: News Story
Temple’s new Community Engaged Learning Initiative seeks to connect students with the local community through experience-based courses.
October 8, 2025
Temple students walking on campus near the Bell Tower
US News ranks Temple among top 50 public universities for 2025
Type: News Story
For the third straight year, Temple is ranked by U.S. News as a top 50 public university.
September 23, 2025
Dean Miguel Mostafá standing near the railing in the Science and Education Research Center
National Science Foundation awards $1 million grant to support Temple’s astrophysics research
Type: News Story
The National Science Foundation awarded $1 million to Dean Miguel Mostafá and his research group for their astrophysics project.
September 12, 2025
Sudhir Kumar teaching in front of a white board
Temple genomics software article hits top 100 most cited scientific works in history
Type: News Story
The article by Laura H. Carnell Professor of Biology Sudhir Kumar is recognized as one of the top 100 most cited scientific works in history.
September 3, 2025
Kallie Willets pictured in her lab.
Exploring a potential nano-sized solution
Type: News Story
Phase 2 funding will support the Center for Single-Entity Nanochemistry and Nanocrystal Design; Temple’s representation in the center will be led by Kallie Willets.
September 3, 2025
The exterior of Temple Contemporary gallery
Boyer’s Music Prep and Tyler’s Temple Contemporary receive Philadelphia Cultural Fund grant
Type: News Story
Two of Temple University’s arts initiatives have been awarded funding from the city.
August 14, 2025
Image of Temple University’s Blockson Afro-American Collection.
Temple’s Blockson Collection project celebrated in the North Philadelphia History Festival
Type: News Story
The Blockson Afro-American Collection presented a series of interviews with community members sharing the rich history of living in North Philly.
August 1, 2025
Temple professor explains the importance of fluoride for dental health
Type: News Story
Anubhuti Shukla, associate professor at the Kornberg School of Dentistry, speaks about the benefits of fluoride in dental care
July 11, 2025
Sandi Thompson standing in the book stacks with a book in her hands at Ambler Campus Library
Sandi Thompson: More than 55 years dedicated to the Temple community
Type: News Story
The head librarian at Temple Ambler celebrates more than five decades as an Owl.
June 18, 2025
A spring campus scene.
Temple and its faculty experts made plenty of headlines this academic year
Type: News Story
Temple experts were regularly featured in news stories during this past academic year.
June 13, 2025
Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection launches Philadelphia Black Music Archive
Type: News Story
The Philadelphia Black Music Archive highlights the city’s Black musicians, vocalists, songwriters, producers, record labels and venues
June 12, 2025
Image of David Brown at the Keystone News Summit.
Inaugural Keystone News Summit aims to strengthen news reporting in Pennsylvania
Type: News Story
Hosted by Klein College and other journalism programs, the summit brought together stakeholders to discuss solutions for supporting local journalism in Pennsylvania.
June 5, 2025
Dean Shealey pictured.
Dean Shealey recognized by the Philadelphia Tribune
Type: News Story
Less than two years after becoming dean of Temple's College of Education and Human Development, Monika Williams Shealey is honored by the Philadelphia Tribune
May 20, 2025
Phil Kendall stands in front of a bookshelf in his office
CLA Professor Philip C. Kendall wins 2025 APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology
Type: News Story
Professor of Psychology Philip C. Kendall awarded top honor in the field of psychology.
April 30, 2025
Merián Soto holding branches as part of her choreography
Temple film and media arts professor and professor emerita of dance named 2025 Guggenheim Fellows
Type: News Story
Professor Rea Midori Tajiri and Professor Emerita Merián Soto join the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation’s 100th class of fellows.
April 22, 2025
Temple University recognized in 2025 US News and World Report’s Best Graduate School rankings
Type: News Story
The Beasley School of Law and College of Education and Human Development rose significantly in the rankings
April 17, 2025
Founder's Garden and O'Connor Plaza out of focus with pink flowers surrounding
Grade A talent: Spotlighting Temple’s 2024–2025 faculty award winners
Type: News Story
Learn more about this year’s faculty award-winners who are being recognized for their excellence in teaching, research, service and creative activity.
April 15, 2025
Professor stand on a stage next to Innovation with Impact sign
Temple faculty, students shine at Innovation with Impact
Type: News Story
The series of panel discussions and presentations showcased the scholarly and creative work of the Temple community.
April 9, 2025

Pages