The History of Self-Immolation as Political Protest

By SOLCYRÉ BURGA AND SIMMONE SHAH

“It’s an act of despair,” says Ralph Young, a history professor at Temple University. “You feel that there’s nothing that you can do, or that...

Oscars 2024: Temple University professors remember alum Da'Vine Joy Randolph as 'huge talent'

By Caroline Goggin

Before actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph made it big in Hollywood, the Philadelphia native made a home at Temple University. “I feel incredibly...

Japan-South Korea ties under scrutiny over future of continental shelf in East China Sea

By Julian Ryall

James Brown, a professor of international relations at the Tokyo campus of Temple University, believes the Block 7 situation could easily be...

Pennsylvania lawmakers, educators look for ways to fix teacher shortage

By Dan Snyder, Casey Kuhn

Melody Dorsainvil, an early childhood education major at Temple University, detailed some of the challenges she’s faced. “From tuition to books to...

While pay for Pa. student teachers is coming, advocates say educator shortage needs more attention

By Kristen A. Graham

Monika Shealey, dean of Temple’s College of Education and Human Development, said the student teacher stipend—which so far has $10 million in...

Angela Udongwo Is using hair to address disparities in medical imaging

By Ariel Baker

Angela Udongwo calls her journey to becoming a Black health hero “serendipity.” If you’ve yet to learn about her work, Udongwo, who is a third-...

3 obvious money lessons from 'Broke Millennial' I wish I'd learned sooner

By Katherine McLaughlin

As Lowry reports in “Broke Millennial,” a study by George Mason University and Temple University found that those who don’t negotiate their first...

Your Self-Care Guide For Axial Spondyloarthritis

By MARYGRACE TAYLOR

“If a patient has had trauma, like an injury or a recent infection, it can make them more achy,” says Lawrence Brent, associate director of the...

Small study shows a possible reason some long COVID patients experience 'brain fog'

By Dr. Jade Cobern

“A lot of long COVID symptoms, especially brain fog, are often written off as ‘oh that’s all in your head’ but this study is suggesting an actual...

Philly City Council pushes bill allowing student-athletes to make promo deals

By Samuel O'Neal

Thomas hosted a press conference at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law announcing a partnership between his office and Temple on Jan. 24....

More Alabama IVF providers pause treatment after court ruling on frozen embryos

By Kim Chander and Geoff Mulvihill

Rachel Rebouché, dean of the Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, sees the ruling as “emblematic of the long march toward fetal personhood.” “...

Amid fentanyl crisis, Oregon lawmakers propose more funding for opioid addiction medication in jails

By Claire Rush

States have a key role to play in boosting funding for such treatment in jails that is often overlooked, said Jonathan Larsen, legal program...

What’s next after the Alabama ruling that counts IVF embryos as children?

By Kim Chandler and Geoff Mulvihill

What happens as a result of the new ruling is murky, said Rachel Rebouché, dean of the Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. She noted that...

The Arden’s new AI glasses bring subtitles to the theater

By Rosa Cartagena

Smart caption glasses were first offered at London’s Royal National Theatre in 2018. Lisa Sonneborn, director of media arts and culture at Temple...

Reconstruction and Philadelphia's ties to civil rights

By Marco Cerino

“When did America start this experiment into fully integrating into democracy?” That is the qualifying question posed by Timothy N. Welbeck,...

Rage rooms invite people to ‘engage’ with their anger, but do they actually work?

By Marcus Biddle

For clinical psychologist and neuroscientist at Temple University, Michael McCloskey, people with disorders such as intermittent explosive...

Gen Z should stop wearing crop tops and mini skirts to the office, a corporate stylist says. Cover up 'from nips to knees.'

By Sawdah Bhaimiya

“If somebody’s dressed kind of sloppily, we might make the inference that they’re not all that conscientious,” Ryan Vogel, an associate professor...

How Presidents Day went from George Washington’s modest birthday to big sales and 3-day weekends

By Ben Finley

Washington was very aware of his inaugural role as president and its distinction from the British crown. He didn’t want to be honored like a king...

Can Japan’s married women finally keep maiden names after business lobby’s push for new law?

By Julian Ryall

“These people have always rejected efforts to change the law and allow equality because they are traditionalists and believe that a unified name...

How to improve your sense of direction

By Christine Ro

Street took up the sport of orienteering at the age of 9. As his experiences suggest, childhood exposure shapes people’s comfort and confidence...

Temple University student leads research project to impact cultural education in medical field

By Nick Iadonisi

Angela Udongwo is a student at Temple University who helped make major strides in the health community. Udongwo was studying under radiologist...

Yes, that's it, it's always tea time

By MINGMEI LI

Hiking around tea plantations that rise and fall on gentle mountain slopes in China, John Smagula always used to carry his instant coffee flask. A...

Some Good FAFSA News: There’s a Loophole for Grandparents

By Ron Lieber

Bryce McKibben, who worked on the FAFSA simplification legislation as a Senate staff member and now does education policy and advocacy work at the...

City honors renowned West Philly architect Emanuel Kelly, who passed last month

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) recently introduced a resolution honoring the life and celebrating the legacy of the late Emanuel...

Facing dual realities, Philadelphia’s Ukrainian community two years into war

By Owen Racer

A healthy 3-year-old now living back in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, Sarra and her mother, along with others in the city’s Ukrainian community, were...