Community Engagement

Individuals participating in adaptive gaming
ACES at Temple fosters community for young adults and their caregivers
The ACES program, presented by TechOWL at Temple’s Institute on Disabilities, offered daily communication classes and adaptive recreation activities.
August 4, 2025
Community members in Charles Library at the TU and You Library Open House
Temple Libraries open house invites North Philadelphia neighbors to learn more
In collaboration with the Temple University Community Gateway, Temple Libraries hosted an open house for North Philadelphia residents to discover its resources.
August 4, 2025
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Temple’s Blockson Collection project celebrated in the North Philadelphia History Festival
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
Image of North Philadelphia neighborhood.
Temple’s neighborhood resource center leads to successful outcomes for a family in North Philly
Temple’s Community Gateway connects three generations of Beasley’s, to services and resources.
John Fry pictured.
Temple President John Fry appointed to board of directors of North Broad Renaissance
Temple President John Fry will serve as board of director for the North Broad Renaissance.
Students hold chairs in a ReStore
Students spend spring break with purpose in Service Immersion Program
Temple University's Service Immersion Program enables students to perform service for their communities.
 Image of a student at Temple’s George Washington Carver Science Fair.
Students in the Philadelphia region shine at Temple’s annual science fair
A look into some of the science fair projects from grade school students in Philadelphia that shined at Temple’s Aramark STAR Complex
Temple and MGM students conducting a water treatment activity
Temple’s Public Health Beyond Borders promotes global health education and collaboration
Public Health Beyond Borders at Temple allows students across the university to participate in global health initiatives and research.
A Temple Jumpstart member reading to preschool children in a classroom at St. Malachy.
Springing into success: Jumpstart celebrates 20 years at Temple
Jumpstart—a national early childhood program dedicated to supporting preschoolers in underserved neighborhoods—is celebrating 20 years at Temple.
A headshot of Sharese Shedrick
Empowering Africology and African American studies scholars of tomorrow through collective action
The TUBAA Scholarship Fund, created by Sharese Shedrick in 2019, supports Temple students facing financial challenges.
Image of a student wearing a cherry and white sweater speaking to the community.
Temple conducts free cybersecurity training to underserved communities, develops college students’ career skills
During Temple’s cybersecurity clinic series, college students help prevent community members from falling victim to cybercrime.
Temple University hosts 10th annual Technology Learning Collaborative Conference
The 10th annual Technology Learning Collaborative Conference brought together organizations, community leaders and individuals dedicated to advancing digital equity. 
Image of a community health worker at Temple’s breast cancer awareness event.
Temple's community health worker training program improves community health equity
A look at Temple’s community health worker training program that leads to employment and a fair chance to receive the best health possible.