Temple in the media

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek cheering on her son from the audience at the Oscars
Son’s Oscar win affirms professor’s parenting strategy
Type: News Story
When Benj Pasek accepted his Academy Award, he dedicated the win to his mom, Temple professor and parenting expert Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.
March 8, 2017
James Dicker and Emily Spitale in Temple's Science Education and Research Center
Temple’s innovative marketing, fundraising featured in 'Chronicle'
Type: News Story
By connecting with high school students and young alumni in exciting new ways, Temple has earned the national media spotlight.
March 8, 2017
Assistant Professor Ellen Weber on Temple University’s campus.
Fox professor talks Temple, tech and cocktails
Type: News Story
Ellen Weber, assistant professor of entrepreneurship, recently appeared in ‘Philadelphia’ magazine’s “I Love My Job” feature.
March 1, 2017
 Temple graduate Jamira Burley standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Owls earn spots on ‘Forbes’ magazine's ‘30 Under 30’ list
Type: News Story
This year’s “30 Under 30” list by Forbes magazine honored three Temple alumni as leaders in their fields.
January 10, 2017
student Alison Boettlin holding up a holiday card with candy canes on it.
Student pays it forward with holiday cards for homeless
Type: News Story
Temple Senior Alison Boettlin is giving back this holiday season by collecting cards for people who are homeless.
December 14, 2016
Temple University graduate Yasmine Mustafa standing outside on campus.
Alumna joins global influencers on BBC’s ‘100 Women 2016’ list
Type: News Story
The BBC selected Temple graduate Yasmine Mustafa as one of its “100 Women 2016” for making a difference around the world.
December 21, 2016
medical student Michael Rockman standing in a lab.
Med student shares lessons from the other side of the stretcher
Type: News Story
A Temple University doctor-in-training who suffered serious injuries in a car crash wrote about what he learned as a patient.
November 28, 2016
Kevin Negandhi smiling with an ESPN logo in the background.
Kevin Negandhi talks Temple and ESPN
Type: News Story
The ESPN anchor and Temple alumnus shares the impact the university has had on his broadcasting career.
November 15, 2016
Lighting equipment on the sidewalk outside the Temple Performing Arts Center.
Owls want more silver screen time for Philly
Type: News Story
Two alumni are working toward the creation of a Philadelphia-based union for film and television crews to continue luring productions to the city.
November 1, 2016
David Boardman standing next to a SEPTA subway train.
Join the 21st century, Philly journalists
Type: News Story
School of Media and Communication dean said in an op-ed for ‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’ that journalists shouldn’t host off the record conversations at local press clubs.
October 19, 2016
Two students waiting for a train at Temple University’s SEPTA Regional Rail Station as a train passes by.
Temple professor demystifies traffic jams
Type: News Story
A Temple mathematician has the answers to the unexpected standstills that occur on highways every day.
August 26, 2016
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
This week's roundup of Temple media appearances includes a 'Chronicle of Higher Education' story describing Temple's Fly in 4 program and quoting President Theobald, as well as high-profile stories on NPR and in 'The New York Times.'
December 4, 2014
Highlights from recent appearances of Temple in the media
Type: News Story
This week's roundup includes a 'Philadelphia Inquirer' story about Temple Theater students giving local high school students a voice (the second Temple-themed front-page story in the 'Inquirer' in 18 days) as well as faculty media hits in 'The New York Times' and 'The Washington Post' and on NBC News and Fox News.
November 20, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
This week's roundup of media hits includes a front-page 'Inquirer' story on a Feinstein Center event celebrating the legacy of 'Free to Be...You and Me,' historian Beth Bailey in 'The New York Times' on why Army cuts hit hard and a 'Philadelphia' magazine conversation with HIV researcher Kamel Khalili.
November 13, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
This week's roundup of media appearances by Temple faculty and students includes a 'New York Times' story on Temple psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek's research on children's language development, a 'Diverse' story on the Temple Option and a 'Philadelphia Inquirer' story on a pioneering rabbi (who happens to be an alumna).
October 23, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
Highlights from this week's roundup of Temple media appearances include blowout coverage of the Diamond Marching Band (with photos and video) in 'The Philadelphia Inquirer,' a 'Metropolis' feature story on Morgan Hall, and Temple psychology researchers in 'U.S. News' and 'The New York Times.'
October 16, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
This week’s roundup of media appearances by Temple faculty, students and staff is highlighted by a major 'New York Times' feature story (with images) about landscape architect Mary Myers' rain garden. Other prominent media hits: Jim McKairnes in 'The Washington Post,' Michael Leeds in the 'NYT' and Laurence Steinberg on NPR.
October 9, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
Temple's Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall made two appearances in the media this week: one in a 'Philadelphia Inquirer' feature story on residence hall trends and another in a major 'Philadelphia' magazine article on Temple.
October 2, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
This week's roundup includes media appearances by Tyler glass artist and alumna Amber Cowan in 'The Wall Street Journal,' psychologist Laurence Steinberg in 'The New York Times,' international law expert Peter Spiro on the Associated Press wire, and Temple Health's Gail Herrine on NPR's 'Here and Now.'
September 25, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
September has been a good month for Temple's Diamond Marching Band. In addition to getting a shout-out from pop band Bastille, a recent DMB performance was ranked No. 1 on a 'USA Today' list of 5 College Marching Band Covers You Absolutely Have to Hear.
September 18, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
It was a busy week for Temple scholars in the national news media, with faculty sharing their expertise about graphic design education in 'U.S.News & World Report,' the Japanese job market in 'USA Today,' adolescent psychology in the 'The Atlanta Journal-Constitution' and journalism trends in 'The Washington Times.'
September 11, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
Recent media appearances by Temple faculty and students included a major 'Washington Post' feature story highlighting psychologist Laurence Steinberg's research on the teen brain and a 'New York Times' story featuring a job search by a well-prepared senior at Temple University, Japan.
September 4, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
August's big national stories emerged from Temple's School of Medicine. Leading the way: an HIV research breakthrough from a team led by Kamel Khalili, Gil Yosipovitch discussing the science of itch on NPR's "Fresh Air" and infectious disease specialist Eileen Farnon joining NBC's "Today Show" to talk about Ebola.
August 23, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the Media
Type: News Story
July's media coverage highlights include a front-page "Philadelphia Inquirer" story on the university's new Temple Option admissions path, two appearances by Temple faculty members in "The New York Times," an absorbing faculty story in "The Atlantic" and an in-depth interview with Temple University Japan Dean Bruce Stronach in one of Japan's leading new
July 30, 2014
Highlights from recent stories about Temple in the media
Type: News Story
Temple faculty and staff earning national media attention in June included Temple Law's Peter Spiro, who had opinion pieces published on the same day in the 'New York Times' and Al Jazeera America; and the scholars behind Temple Contemporary's 'Funeral For a Home" project, who were featured on NPR's 'All Things Considered.'
June 25, 2014

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