Temple in the News
The efforts of architecture instructor Dennis Playdon and his students to save Joe Frazier's Gym in North Philadelphia were highlighted in SI's "For the Record" section. With the help of the National...
September 17, 2012
Many heavy children and their parents are looking for ways to reach a healthier weight, but there are few places to go for guidance. Now a new study suggests that kids can trim down in a six-month...
September 17, 2012
In a recent interview with the Philadelphia Business Journal, JoAnne Epps, dean of Temple’s Beasley School of Law, talked about what Temple is doing to improve students’ futures. “There’s been a push...
September 17, 2012
NPR’s "It's All Politics" blog refers to Temple political scientist Christopher Wlezien's research and book in a story about the impact of the upcoming presidential debates. A comprehensive study, by...
September 16, 2012
Temple’s new solar-powered picnic tables provide electricity to students off the grid. "It's really so easy to be outside and charge. It's so green because everything comes from the sun," said Gabe...
September 14, 2012
The state's new voter-ID law took center stage as the state Supreme Court heard arguments as to whether the law should stand. The justices, who are split evenly, are expected to issue a ruling soon...
September 14, 2012
Iron chef and noted restaurateur Jose Garces recently visited Temple's School of Tourism and Hospitality Management to discuss his career and path to success. In a presentation moderated by Center...
September 14, 2012
The Boyer College of Music and Dance's Diamond Marching Band (DMB) hosted local high school students at the Temple-Maryland game earlier this month. Alyssa Eisenmann of Truman High School performed...
September 13, 2012
Four of five lawmakers running in the Sept. 26 election to head the Liberal Democratic Party, Japan's main opposition party, have vowed to build on islands also claimed by China. While 60 percent of...
September 13, 2012
School-based programs aimed at getting children to eat more fruits and vegetables were somewhat successful in a new review of the interventions, although kids were more likely to up their servings of...
September 13, 2012