Community Engagement

A medical student helps a middle school student perform an activity
Saturday College goes to med school
Local middle school students experience medical school through fun activities in Temple’s Saturday College program.
November 5, 2025
 Image of three former Carver High School students with a Temple police officer.
Police officer helps inspire a jump in Carver High School enrollment at Temple
Discover how Officer Leroy Wimberly’s college pathway program is helping inspire more Carver High School students to choose Temple.
November 3, 2025
Heather Lewis-Weber and panelists at the opening event
A new home for CLA’s Office of Community Engagement
CLA’s Office of Community Engagement is a valuable community hub.
October 14, 2025
Image of a Temple student mentoring a local grade school student.
Temple launches initiative promoting community-engaged learning
Temple’s new Community Engaged Learning Initiative seeks to connect students with the local community through experience-based courses.
Temple volunteer wearing a volunteering t-shirt while working on a community project.
Temple launches Owls for Philly volunteering initiative
Owls for Philly volunteer initiative connects faculty, staff, students and alumni with the university’s North Philadelphia neighborhood and beyond.
Image of Claire Smith, Doug Glanville and Dave Dombrowski at Wednesday's event.
Temple and the Phillies lead dialogue on All-Star Game’s impact in Philadelphia
Over 100 attendees came to Temple University for Dialogue on the Diamond on Wednesday.
Temple University turns patrol car into back-to-school supply hub
Temple University’s first Pack a Patrol Car event delivers 100 backpacks of school supplies to North Philadelphia children.
Community members in Charles Library at the TU and You Library Open House
Temple Libraries open house invites North Philadelphia neighbors to learn more
In collaboration with the Temple University Community Gateway, Temple Libraries hosted an open house for North Philadelphia residents to discover its resources.
Individuals participating in adaptive gaming
ACES at Temple fosters community for young adults and their caregivers
The ACES program, presented by TechOWL at Temple’s Institute on Disabilities, offered daily communication classes and adaptive recreation activities.
Image of Temple University’s Blockson Afro-American Collection.
Temple’s Blockson Collection project celebrated in the North Philadelphia History Festival
The Blockson Afro-American Collection presented a series of interviews with community members sharing the rich history of living in North Philly.
Image of North Philadelphia neighborhood.
Temple’s neighborhood resource center leads to successful outcomes for a family in North Philly
Temple’s Community Gateway connects three generations of Beasley’s, to services and resources.
John Fry pictured.
Temple President John Fry appointed to board of directors of North Broad Renaissance
Temple President John Fry will serve as board of director for the North Broad Renaissance.
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Students spend spring break with purpose in Service Immersion Program
Temple University's Service Immersion Program enables students to perform service for their communities.