Trustee Lewis Katz
Type: News Story
On Oct. 13, during a poignant ceremony before a crowd that included governors, senators, trustees and others, Temple University officially named its medical school in honor of late philanthropist and Temple Trustee Lewis Katz, CST ’63, a longtime university benefactor.
October 13, 2015
Type: News Story
Tuesday, Oct. 13, marks the official dedication of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
October 12, 2015
Type: News Story
As the School of Medicine begins a new chapter, take a look back at some of the the school's more recent groundbreaking achievements.
October 2, 2015
Type: News Story
Camden native Indonesia Young, Class of 2019, is the first student to receive the Katz Scholarship, which covers the costs of tuition, room and board, and books for four years.
August 25, 2015
Type: News Story
The Owls opened the 2014 football season, taking on Vanderbilt University. In a touching tribute to Temple alumnus and Trustee Lewis Katz, CST '63, the Owls wore commemorative patches on their helmets. Also debuting during the nationally televised game was the university's new public service announcement.
August 28, 2014
Type: News Story
The North American Association of Commencement Officers has posthumously named Lewis Katz the best commencement speaker of 2014. Katz presented his uplifting address at Temple’s 127th Commencement exercises on May 15.
August 1, 2014
Type: News Story
Watch this tribute to the life of Temple alumnus, trustee and friend Lewis Katz.
June 4, 2014
Type: News Story
Four days after Temple Trustee Lewis Katz, CST ’63, and six others were killed in a plane crash, the university community pulled together for a memorial service June 4 with the stature, passion and vibrancy befitting a man who has given so much.
June 4, 2014
Type: News Story
For those unable to attend, a live stream of the service will be available on a number of websites.
June 2, 2014
Type: News Story
Many in the Temple community, as well as friends and colleagues across the region and the country, expressed their condolences on the passing of Temple Trustee Lewis Katz.
June 1, 2014
Type: News Story
Lewis Katz, CST ’63, who received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at this year’s Commencement ceremony, regaled the graduates and their families with stories of his time at Temple, his path to success in business and words of wisdom on what really matters in life.
June 1, 2014
Type: News Story
Temple University will hold a memorial service for Lewis Katz Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 11 a.m. in the Temple Performing Arts Center. All are welcome.
June 1, 2014
Type: News Story
Temple’s Board of Trustees will name the School of Medicine for Trustee Lewis Katz, CST ’63, in recognition of his commitment and his lifetime of efforts on behalf of the university.
May 14, 2014
Type: News Story
Three distinguished alumni—Lewis Katz, Jill Scott and James West—will be recognized for their outstanding achievements during Temple’s 127th Commencement ceremony. The event takes place May 15 at 10 a.m. in the Liacouras Center on Temple’s Main Campus.
April 1, 2014