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April 23, 2018
On May 17, more than 2,000 people in search of opportunities to start new careers will crowd into...
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March 26, 2018
Sometimes it’s the actions of others that cause trauma and grief in people’s lives; in other...
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January 29, 2018
A new collaboration between the Office of Community Relations’ Pan-African Studies Community...
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December 12, 2017
A new partnership between Temple and Project HOME provides community members with the skills they...
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November 28, 2017
Studies show that early exposure to music can help children achieve academically. So when Temple...
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November 7, 2017
When Marcus Allen started his first year at Temple, he was a 28-year-old, nontraditional student...
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October 11, 2017
Temple University’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to allow the College of Education to pursue pre...
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September 11, 2017
Taking part in a nationwide effort to increase literacy, Temple’s Pan-African Studies Community...
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May 31, 2017
Charles L. Blockson has always been intrigued by history. This month, the man who is usually...
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May 30, 2017
In a city that experiences a high level of poverty, Mike Robinson sees an opportunity to help...