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Christopher Barnett pictured.
Temple receives largest-ever gift from Christopher M. Barnett, CLA ’10
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Temple has received a $55 million gift from Christopher M. Barnett, which is the largest gift in its history
October 10, 2025
Students volunteering on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Temple to host Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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Temple will be the host for the 31st Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
October 2, 2025
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A year of momentum
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Temple’s fundraising efforts exceeded $133 million this year, a new record
September 19, 2025
Al Checcio pictured.
Al Checcio named senior vice president of institutional advancement
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Al Checcio named senior vice president of Institutional Advancement
September 19, 2025
A photo of Hamilton Hall.
Temple partners with Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to expand programming at Tyler School of Art and Architecture
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Temple and PAFA have entered into a new partnership, where Tyler students, faculty and staff now have access to the PAFA Museum
September 11, 2025
Philanthropist Brook J. Lenfest, Temple Vice President of Enrollment and Student Success Jose Aviles and three students who received scholarships are pictured.
Temple announces $1 million gift in support of student success
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A $1 million gift from the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation will support student success and retention.
August 25, 2025
A scene of Sullivan Hall.
James Ponce named Temple’s chief audit executive
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James Ponce has been named Temple’s chief audit executive
August 18, 2025
A shot of Sullivan Hall.
Temple names Brian T. Keech as vice president for government and community relations
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Brian T. Keech has been named Temple’s vice president for government and community relations
August 12, 2025
Temple leaders and local dignitaries break ground
Temple breaks ground on the Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication
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Construction has begun on Temple University’s new joint facility for arts and media.
May 15, 2025
a tulip in front of a Temple T flag
Temple appears alongside nation’s most impactful universities in 2025 Carnegie Classifications
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The university is one of just 21 to receive the highest designations.
May 15, 2025
Christopher Barnett pictured.
Christopher Barnett joins Temple’s Board of Trustees
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Temple welcomes Christopher Barnett to its Board of Trustees
May 6, 2025
A shot of commencement from last year.
Temple University to host universitywide Commencement ceremony for Class of 2025
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Nearly 8,500 graduates earned degrees during the 2024–2025 academic year.
May 1, 2025
An evening campus stock photo.
Looking toward the future, Temple begins refreshing its Strategic Plan
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Temple is working to refresh its Strategic Plan and inviting feedback from its community members
May 1, 2025
Students along O'Connor Plaza and Liacouras Walk
Temple University earns highest rating for student success in new Carnegie Classifications
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Temple has earned the highest rating in the newly released Student Access and Earnings Classification.
May 1, 2025
President Fry speaking at podium during Investiture
Feel the Temple spirit: Relive moments from Innovation with Impact and the investiture of President John A. Fry in this photo gallery
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This photo gallery gathers the most important moments from Innovation with Impact events and investiture at Temple University.
April 10, 2025
Image of President John Fry speaking at his investiture ceremony.
Fry ushers in a bold new chapter for Temple at investiture
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Fry was formally welcomed as Temple’s newest president during an investiture ceremony on Friday, April 4.
April 10, 2025
President Fry and Ellen Cooper pictured.
Lincoln Financial CEO Ellen Cooper joins President John Fry for keynote conversation during the week of his investiture
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Conversation between Temple President John Fry and Lincoln Financial CEO Ellen Cooper serves as keynote Innovation with Impact event
April 9, 2025
Philly Cares mural showcases artwork designed by school students
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The Philly Cares project was led by Hanna Mae-Greenfield, a Temple University master of education student. The mural features 288 artworks from K-12 students throughout the Philadelphia region.
April 2, 2025
An aerial photo of Sullivan Hall.
Temple to host Innovation with Impact showcase leading up to investiture
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Temple to host Innovation with Impact showcase early next month
March 21, 2025
John Fry pictured.
Temple President John Fry appointed to board of directors of North Broad Renaissance
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Temple President John Fry will serve as board of director for the North Broad Renaissance.
March 19, 2025
Jose Aviles, Gregory Mandel, Bridget Burns, John Fry and Jodi Bailey pictured.
Temple University to join the distinguished UIA as its Pennsylvania institution
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Temple has accepted an invitation to join the University Innovation Alliance, a prestigious multi-university collaborative.
March 12, 2025
President Fry testifying during State Appropriations hearing.
President Fry advocates on behalf of Temple during Harrisburg visit
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Temple President John Fry testified before the House Appropriation Committee on Feb. 20
February 27, 2025
A photo from a White Coat ceremony.
Temple and WellSpan formalize agreement to open campus in York
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Temple and WellSpan formally announce the addition of a new medical campus to open in York County, Pennsylvania. The first class of approximately 40 students at the new school is expected to begin their studies in August 2027 and graduate in May 2031.
February 27, 2025
A mural of young people.
Temple Future Scholars program will help create pathways for area middle school students
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The new Temple Future Scholars program will create pipeline for Philadelphia-area students, starting in 7th grade
February 21, 2025
The reception area of the TUJ Kyoto campus
Temple University Japan opens new satellite location in Kyoto
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Temple University Japan has opened a new satellite location in Kyoto.
January 28, 2025

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