Faculty Experts

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Gobblenomics: As the inflation rates goes down, so may the price of your turkey
Economics professor discusses how inflation will affect Thanksgiving dinners this year
November 20, 2024
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Is it biased for a newspaper to endorse a candidate? Journalism professor says no
Professor of Journalism David Mindich discusses the history and importance of candidate endorsements.
November 1, 2024
Professors Christina Baker, César Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino standing in front of books on display in Charles Library for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms
Temple professors Christina Baker, César Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino provide insight on the meanings of these terms.
October 8, 2024
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Ahead of the playoffs, experts discuss the WNBA and Caitlin Clark
The WNBA is more popular than ever. Temple professors share their thoughts on its increase in influence.
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‘Flappy Bird’ to return after a 10-year hiatus: the true story behind the world’s most viral mobile game
TFM’s Thomas Sharpe discusses the rise, fall and return of the world’s most viral mobile game of 2014.
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The NFL is bullish on international expansion, but is it working?
Temple sport business faculty member Rick Ridall discusses the NFL’s continued global expansion and the method to their madness.
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Is NIL a good thing or a bad thing? Sports industry expert weighs in
Temple University’s Thilo Kunkel answers the most pressing questions about NIL.
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As WrestleMania comes to Philly, how does the economy stand to benefit?
Temple faculty member discusses the economic impact of WrestleMania.
A graphic of the solar eclipse and Assistant Professor of Physics Matthew Newby
An astrophysicist’s guide to the April 8 solar eclipse
Everything you need to know to best appreciate the solar eclipse on April 8.
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The mouse is out: Disney’s original Mickey enters the public domain
Donald P. Harris from Beasley discusses the implications.
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Temple news media highlights from 2023
Temple University faculty members were routinely quoted in the media during this past year.
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Do melting ice sheets spell doomsday? Glaciologist weighs in
Temple professor Atsuhiro Muto explains how climate change is affecting our planet’s vital ice sheets.
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Shohei Ohtani is MLB’s new $700 million man. What does it mean moving forward?
Temple’s George Diemer discusses implications of Shohei Ohtani's new contract