Athletics

Nearly half a century after becoming the first Black woman to coach an NCAA fencing team, Temple’s Nikki Franke is still fueled by the joy of mentorship.
March 26, 2021

Owl student-athletes are graduating at record-setting rates.
December 2, 2020

A group of student-athletes has formed a new student organization to promote equality and justice on campus.
July 14, 2020

New Temple men’s head coach Aaron McKie wasn’t just seeking a skilled coaching staff as he got set to take over for legendary coach Fran Dunphy—he wanted a basketball family.

His teams at Northern Illinois won two conference championships and four division titles in six seasons.

Team players have donned jersey patches and shooting shirts to celebrate the Temple legend who died suddenly in November.

From England, crew team members reflected on how far-reaching the support of the Lenfests has been.

Head men’s basketball Coach Fran Dunphy will remain through the 2018-2019 season, and current assistant coach and alumnus Aaron McKie will succeed Dunphy in that role.

Zoe Steinberg represented the Temple Climbing Club in winning the USA Climbing Collegiate National Championship in the female bouldering competition.

There’s only one other school in the country with the colors cherry and white. How did they become Temple’s signature shades?

Basketball and healthy competition is a recipe for friendship for women’s basketball players Alliya Butts and Feyonda Fitzgerald.

Meet one student-athlete who’s become a pro at juggling soccer, academics and internships over the course of his career at Temple, and learn about how he stays on track.