Temple in the News
David Petraeus is the latest in a long line of risk-taking military and political leaders, said Frank Farley, a professor in Temple's College of Education. Americans, he said, are often willing to...
November 22, 2012
On Thanksgiving, Kristen and Joey Tini used to visit her family in the morning and his family in the afternoon. This year, they are hosting both families at their house. As families grow and evolve,...
November 22, 2012
At Temple’s School of Media and Communication, associate professor Barry Vacker is teaching "Media, Culture, and the End of the World." He has a great hook: December 21 is doomsday on the Mayan...
November 22, 2012
Some experts believe that Japan needs to maintain a diverse energy mix and also diversify the ways it secures imported fuel. A logical course for Japan would be to invest more in research and...
November 22, 2012
Katherine Bauer, a health researcher at Temple's Center for Obesity Research and Education, recently studied the offerings at some of the largest fast-food chains. The restaurants have created...
November 21, 2012
Some stores have decided to start Black Friday on Thursday. Temple University economist William Dunkelberg said the trend to open stores earlier is a competitive move. “Consumer spending is weak, and...
November 21, 2012
What attracted Tampa socialite Jill Kelly to men with stars on their shoulders? For many so-called "military groupies," the allure of men in uniform is real, says Temple military psychology expert...
November 20, 2012
In an op-ed, Jerry Ratcliffe, professor and chair of Temple's Criminal Justice Department, wrote that a "lack of investment in policing and crime deterrence" is behind the record-breaking homicide...
November 20, 2012
As gaming revenue continues to dwindle, industry leaders and advocates in Atlantic City say the resort's future will depend on attracting group business such as conventions. With a larger stock of...
November 19, 2012
A slightly reworked Phoenix Coyotes deal will go before City Council, but changing numbers from the city make it tough to judge the financial impact of keeping or losing the NHL team. What is known:...
November 19, 2012