Arts & Culture

The cast of The Beggar's Trio on stage
A look back at the making of ‘The Beggar’s Trio,’ a cross-disciplinary opera
Temple University students and faculty performed The Beggar’s Trio at the Chapel of Four Chaplains on Jan. 26.
March 12, 2025
Image of Matthew Levy soloing with the wind symphony. Patricia Cornett conducts while Emma O'Halloran observes.
Temple University Wind Symphony to perform world premiere of 'Only Moments to Live’
In addition to the world premiere, Temple’s wind symphony will record the piece for a release on BCM&D Records.
March 10, 2025
Larry Magid standing outside
Temple Owl Larry Magid honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Philadelphia Citizen
Larry Magid, HON ’12, received the Edward G. Rendell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Philadelphia Citizen for his indelible impact on the city.
February 28, 2025
A headshot of Sheri Lambert
How valuable is a Super Bowl halftime performance to an artist’s brand?
Professor of Marketing Sheri Lambert explains why artists perform the Super Bowl halftime show for free.
Black History Month: 28 hidden gems from the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection
The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection highlights some of its rarest items.
A screencap from Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" music video in which Temple memorabilia is shown
Temple’s 140th anniversary: Temple in pop culture
Check out these pop culture moments in which Temple is mentioned.
Image of two people walking down the steps of Tomlinson Theater.
Temple’s 140th anniversary: Behind the Temple building namesakes
As part of Temple’s 140th anniversary celebration, here is a closer look at the people behind the buildings.
Image of Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta in front of Temple Contemporary.
New Temple Contemporary director welcomes all to engage in art and design
Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta sees Temple Contemporary as a place where art, architecture and urban imagination can inspire people.
Sonia Sanchez at Temple University
Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation
The Faculty of Color committee and Temple Libraries welcomed Sonia Sanchez back to campus as part of Philadelphia’s monthlong celebration of the poet.
Image of Diamond Marching Band members rehearsing.
The Diamond Marching Band: Where harmony and friendship meet
The band is a tight-knit community that brings pride and passion to Temple University events.
Image of Karyn Olivier.
Artist Karyn Olivier finds that patiently doing the work pays off
Faculty member Karyn Olivier was selected to participate in the highly acclaimed 2024 Whitney Biennial.
Natalia Ángeles Vieyra standing in front of a mural and building
Temple alum Natalia Ángeles Vieyra takes on key role curating Latinx art at National Gallery
Temple University graduate Natalia Ángeles Vieyra’s appointment at the National Gallery of Art marks a significant step forward in the representation of Latinx artists.
A student's silhouette shown performing at a Temple dance concert
Getting into the groove: Temple Dance Department celebrates 50 years
Temple’s Dance Department honors its storied 50-year history by highlighting its students, alumni and faculty in various performances and other events.