Temple in the News
One of the big technical Oscar awards went to a Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, for his editing of the film Argo. On the Hollywood A-list for film editors, William Goldenberg’s...
February 25, 2013
David Cohen, a longtime confidant of former Gov. Ed Rendell, stunned Democrats and Republicans alike when he announced he was supporting Gov. Corbett. Robin Kolodny, an expert on political parties at...
February 25, 2013
Japan’s youth population is declining, so why do new universities and departments keep popping up? “As society changes, new universities should be created to fill new needs,” said Bruce Stronach,...
February 25, 2013
The New York Mets began a “dynamic ticket pricing” system in 2012, in which ticket prices set by the team fluctuated as the game approached based on demand. Joris Drayer, an assistant professor in...
February 25, 2013
We often seek escape at the movies, but we don’t have to shut off our brains when we visit the cinema. Some films, such as 1999’s The Fight Club, actually encourage us to think. The film becomes “a...
February 24, 2013
A WSJ review of a new book on bullying begins with a description of an experiment conducted by Temple psychologist Laurence Steinberg. Subjects played a driving game requiring swift risk-evaluation...
February 23, 2013
Temple President Neil Theobald outlined how the university intends to take action to address what he called the most important issue facing higher education today: student debt. Theobald cited Temple...
February 22, 2013
The Garden Club of America is celebrating 100 years of civic engagement. It’s hard to find another non-profit that’s done more for the environment. The club’s industry and enthusiasm don't surprise...
February 22, 2013
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe prepared to meet President Barack Obama on Friday, seeking to bolster his country's key alliance as a bulwark against China's territorial claims and North Korea's...
February 21, 2013
According to new data, 36 percent of those living with mental illnesses smoke, compared with 21 percent overall. Mental-health professionals have not done enough to address smoking among their...
February 21, 2013