Community Engagement

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.
March 19, 2025
Students hold chairs in a ReStore
Students spend spring break with purpose in Service Immersion Program
Temple University's Service Immersion Program enables students to perform service for their communities.
March 19, 2025
 Image of a student at Temple’s George Washington Carver Science Fair.
Students in the Philadelphia region shine at Temple’s annual science fair
A look into some of the science fair projects from grade school students in Philadelphia that shined at Temple’s Aramark STAR Complex
March 12, 2025
Temple and MGM students conducting a water treatment activity
Temple’s Public Health Beyond Borders promotes global health education and collaboration
Public Health Beyond Borders at Temple allows students across the university to participate in global health initiatives and research.
A Temple Jumpstart member reading to preschool children in a classroom at St. Malachy.
Springing into success: Jumpstart celebrates 20 years at Temple
Jumpstart—a national early childhood program dedicated to supporting preschoolers in underserved neighborhoods—is celebrating 20 years at Temple.
A headshot of Sharese Shedrick
Empowering Africology and African American studies scholars of tomorrow through collective action
The TUBAA Scholarship Fund, created by Sharese Shedrick in 2019, supports Temple students facing financial challenges.
Image of a student wearing a cherry and white sweater speaking to the community.
Temple conducts free cybersecurity training to underserved communities, develops college students’ career skills
During Temple’s cybersecurity clinic series, college students help prevent community members from falling victim to cybercrime.
Temple University hosts 10th annual Technology Learning Collaborative Conference
The 10th annual Technology Learning Collaborative Conference brought together organizations, community leaders and individuals dedicated to advancing digital equity. 
Image of a community health worker at Temple’s breast cancer awareness event.
Temple's community health worker training program improves community health equity
A look at Temple’s community health worker training program that leads to employment and a fair chance to receive the best health possible.
Students walking on campus
Temple University receives its third straight national Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Temple University earns its third consecutive HEED Award, celebrating its efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.
Temple’s Digital Equity Center strives to address digital divide
The Temple Digital Equity Center serves the community by providing computers and digital literacy courses.
Parents of late Temple alum advocate for ovarian cancer awareness
The Johnsons advocated for the Faith Deanna Johnson Act, which requires health insurers to cover ovarian cancer screenings for women at risk in Delaware.
Temple rallies to equip Philadelphia students with essential supplies
Temple community gathers uniforms, supplies and backpacks in two efforts to support Philadelphia schoolchildren.