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On his first day of school, new Temple president John Fry meets with public safety staff and gets an update on enrollment
By Susan Snyder
Midday Friday John A. Fry’s wife texted him: “How goes it, Owl?” “So far, so good!” Fry responded. It was the first day of school for Fry, who...
The government loan program to help small businesses after disasters is out of money
By Andrea Hsu
Ben Collier, associate professor of risk management and insurance at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, talked about Small Business...
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Daniel H. Polett, prominent auto dealership owner and lifetime Temple trustee, has died at 89
By Gary Miles
Daniel H. Polett, 89, of Gladwyne, award-winning auto dealership owner, honorary lifetime trustee at Temple University, board chair,...
Front-of-shirt betting sponsors will be banned in the Premier League from 2026. So what comes next?
By Peter Rutzler
Who is going to fill that void is going to be interesting,” says Professor Thilo Kunkel, of the Fox School of Business at Temple University in the...
Temple University alum becomes associate curator of Latinx art at the National Gallery of Art
By Nick Iadonisi
This alum from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture is painting the presence of representation on a huge canvas. She’s the...
Russia’s protest over Japan-US military drills fall on deaf ears in Tokyo
By Julian Ryall
“This latest protest from Russia appears to be largely formulaic,” said James Brown, an international relations professor specializing in Russian...
Tech legend Marc Andreessen's latest venture: Rallying Silicon Valley around Trump's stances on crypto, AI and taxes
By Victor Reklaitis
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Trump are vying to ensure that Silicon Valley’s moguls don’t become a “monolith” backing just...
Claire Smith Women in Sports Media Symposium takes place this Friday
By O.J. Spivey
According to a 2022 Pew Research Center study, women make up just 15% of sports journalists. Events like the inaugural Claire Smith Women in...
Temple University police officer adopts stray dog he rescued on campus
By 6ABC Digital Staff
A Temple University police sergeant is being recognized for not only coming to the rescue of a stray dog but also giving him a forever home. Sgt...
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Temple, PSU, Pitt agree to purchase office supplies together to save money as the state-related schools deal with flat Pa. fundi
By Susan Snyder
For the first time in their history, Temple, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pittsburgh have entered into a joint agreement...
Buying a house? The real-estate industry is sounding the alarm about an increasingly expensive risk.
By Aarthi Swaminathan
For some homeowners, such as those in coastal areas, the increase in premiums may be exorbitant. That can pose a big challenge when people have...
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Inside the first 15 years of drug discovery at Temple
By Alison McCook
In the 15 years since the founding of Temple University’s Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research, researchers have pursued treatments for...
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This Temple graduate’s mini online crosswords centered the Black experience. Now she has a two-book deal.
By Elizabeth Wellington
Crossword puzzle aficionados well-versed in Black culture cheese—another word for smile—while figuring out Temple University graduate ...
The money behind the politics: Tracking campaign finance data for Pennsylvania candidates
By JORDAN WILKIE/WITF
Looking at contributions and amounts can help voters learn about a candidate’s political bedfellows and their priorities, according to Robin...
Unlikely Enrollment Success Stories
By Liam Knox
The state-affiliated university in North Philadelphia has weathered serious enrollment challenges since the pandemic; last fall enrollment dropped...
Port strike: Expert says don't panic buy as dockworkers vow to stay on picket line
By Corey Davis
"If the strike goes on for more than a month or so, we'll start to see the price increase as well for those kinds of items," said Subodha Kumar,...
It turns out disaster assistance does more than clean up the mess
By Janna Herron
Ben Collier knows a little about a hurricane’s aftermath. Collier, an associate professor at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and...
Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different
By Rachel Rebouché
“Harris and Trump have starkly different track records on abortion. As an academic, my scholarship focuses on reproductive health law, healthcare...
Philly’s tourism economy is still chugging along, with notable uptick from summer hotel travel
By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
For international events like that, it’s likely travelers from around the globe will visit, said Yang Yang, Temple University professor and...
Collins Nursery Sprouts at Temple Ambler, Nurturing Native Plant Education
By Michael-Paul Kidd
On Sept. 20, garden enthusiasts gathered for the grand opening of the Collins Nursery at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, reports Linda...
Have AI Do Your Tax Return? Taxpayer Beware
By Dean Zerbe
This concern—about the problems of AI and complex tax questions—is reinforced by findings reported by CNBC in an article titled “Proceed with...
Climate, Justice, and Collaboration in Academia: A Conversation with Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Director Kate Winger
By Niall Patrick Walsh
At Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Kate Wingert-Playdon is building an academic culture grounded in collaboration. As...
Philly’s Carbon Reform will compete for a chance to win the $1M Startup World Cup
By Sarah Huffman
Carbon Reform, founded in 2020, developed a modular carbon capture device that removes carbon buildup from the air. The former Technical.ly awards...
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Temple sees 71% jump in Black students in fall’s first-year class
By Susan Snyder
As a high school student in North Philadelphia, Kayla Woods took college classes at Temple University as part of a dual-enrollment program. The 18...
Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven’t slowed the deaths
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
Many doctors find suicide screening daunting because they have limited time and insufficient training and because they aren’t comfortable...
Tortured by regret? Here’s a trick to make peace with the past
By Deborah Vankin
We all have regrets. And they come in myriad shapes and sizes. Some people stew over a minor bad decision, like an unnecessary impulse purchase....