alumni success

mage of Tony Thurmond in a suit and tie with an Owlmark lapel pin.

Temple Owl Tony Thurmond could be the first Black governor in California

Type: News Story

Temple alum, Tony Thurmond is running for California governor in 2026.

October 21, 2024

Merrill Reese holding a football and wearing his Eagles Hall of Fame jacket outside.

Temple alum Merrill Reese overcomes uncertain times on the road to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Type: News Story

Merrill Reese, KLN ’64, will become the third Temple alum inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3.

July 31, 2024

Steven Weiser, BYR ’02, ’04, teaches a percussion lesson to a group of students.

Making music that matters

Type: News Story

Temple alumnus Steve Weiser has found success as executive director of the Erie Philharmonic.

March 5, 2024