President

President Epps pictured wearing a yellow jacket.
Remembering President JoAnne A. Epps
Type: News Story
JoAnne Epps is remembered as a brilliant, kind and thoughtful leader
September 22, 2023
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The media and community honor the legacy and leadership of President JoAnne A. Epps
Type: News Story
Media and community members paid tribute to President JoAnne A. Epps across news and social outlets.
September 22, 2023
President Theobald's annual State of the University address
Type: News Story
Watch a recording of Temple University President Neil D. Theobald's speech before the Faculty Senate on record-breaking accomplishments, from lifesaving research to community outreach, and what lies ahead for Temple.
October 8, 2014
Englert appointed a chancellor by Board of Trustees
Type: News Story
Richard M. Englert, who has served as acting Temple president since July 2012, was named a chancellor of the university starting Jan. 1 by a unanimous vote of the university's Board of Trustees. He joins former presidents Peter J. Liacouras and David Adamany in the honorary position at the university.
December 11, 2012
Theobald honored by Indiana U. as he prepares to begin as Temple president
Type: News Story
On Monday, Temple President-elect Neil Theobald received the President's Medal for Excellence from Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie. The highest honor an IU president can bestow, the award recognizes distinction in public service, service to the university and extraordinary merit and achievement in the arts, humanities, sciences, education and industry.
December 11, 2012
Political science professors are front and center for election season
Type: News Story
During this fast-paced presidential election season, Temple political scientists have been front and center analyzing and interpreting campaign events for the local and national media. They see it as an extension of their role as educators.
October 24, 2012
Incoming Temple president welcomed at two days of campus meetings
Type: News Story
Before being approved by the Board of Trustees as Temple's 10th president Tuesday, Neil Theobald met over two days with staff, students and faculty in town-hall style public sessions that gave members of the community an opportunity to ask questions and hear his perspective on Temple’s strengths and challenges.
August 8, 2012
Trustees approve Neil Theobald as Temple's 10th president
Type: News Story
By unanimous vote at a public meeting Tuesday afternoon, Temple University's Board of Trustees approved Dr. Neil Theobald as the university's 10th president, effective Jan. 1. The vote followed two days of meetings with trustees, faculty, students and staff, during which Dr. Theobald answered questions and described his excitement about joining the university and moving to Philadelphia.
August 7, 2012