Temple in the News
If you or one of your children plans on attending Temple next fall, you may want to check out a scholarship program now being offered. “It’s a freshmen academic scholarship program that recognizes...
December 2, 2012
Christmas came a little bit early for families in north Philadelphia when Temple University Police hosted their annual holiday party at the Liacouras Center last weekend. It's been tradition for more...
December 2, 2012
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has completed a decade-long process and approved changes to its diagnostic manual. The goal for the DSM-5 is to make the process as scientifically valid as...
December 2, 2012
How much are you willing to pay for a great cup of coffee? George Howell’s concept is to sell coffee like wine, showcasing the most rare and expensive beans on planet. These specialty coffee shops...
November 30, 2012
When Mark Corpus and Mark Capriotti wanted to expand ReAnimator Coffee, they didn’t go to a bank. Instead, they turned to a hyperlocal crowdfunding website. Crowdsourcing can be used in many ways....
November 30, 2012
It’s a good thing federal mediators aren’t seeking to determine right and wrong in the NHL lockout. According to Aubrey Kent of Temple's School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, both sides have...
November 29, 2012
A new study shows that providing more menu options on a fast-food menu doesn't mean the average diner chows down fewer calories. Part of the problem is that some of the highest-calorie foods are...
November 29, 2012
Temple has been awarded a $635,000 grant from the Knight Foundation to train high-school and college-age students from the North Philadelphia area on how to develop apps. The grant will enable 300...
November 29, 2012
A new patient-friendly way to treat cancer of the esophagus uses a tube-like structure that runs from the throat to the stomach. This new form of cryotherapy, called truFreeze, zaps cancer cells in...
November 29, 2012
Beginning next fall, Temple University Harrisburg will offer a full-time freshman-year program at its campus in downtown Harrisburg. Students will then complete the final three years of their...
November 28, 2012