Topic: Temple University

John Fry’s Call to Arms
While others cower, the new Temple prez doubled down last week on Enlightenment values — and just may be modeling a new course for would-be leaders in the age of autocracy
By Larry Platt
Officer Leroy Wimberly, Neighborhood Dad
Inspired by his own journey as a father, a Temple University police officer has become a vital support for hundreds of students in North Philadelphia
By Ben Schittler and Lauren McCutcheon
Temple’s Future Scholars
A longtime college president encourages other universities to follow Temple’s example and make college possible for more Philadelphia students
By Elaine Maimon
Keep the Opioids; Lose the Risk
A Temple researcher’s work is on track to radically change pain management and the opioid crisis forever
By Malcolm Burnley
Jon Metz
The iconic chef, photographer and brand maker meets up with a Philadelphia wood burning artist known for his portraits of Eagles, Phillies, dogs and, on occasion, beer
By Reuben Harley
John Fry and the City
The appointment of Philadelphia’s preeminent change maker to lead Temple University has the potential to disrupt Philadelphia’s status quo — an outcome rooted in the eloquent example of his unlikely hero
By Larry Platt
Nadia Bosket
The founder of Hoop Dreams, Inc. has figured out how to help Philly kids make friends, be confident and focus on opportunities, using basketball as bait
By Lauren McCutcheon
Philly Universities Must Invest In Young Students
A longtime university president on why all local institutions should emulate Temple's Saturday College
By Elaine Maimon
Temple Makes a Promise to Philadelphia Students
A long-time university president applauds the city-based public research university’s new plan for free tuition and fees — the Temple Promise — for Philly families who earn below an income threshold
By Elaine Maimon
What Temple’s New President Must Do
A longtime university president urges the Temple Board of Trustees to select a successor who embodies the best of late President JoAnne Epps
By Elaine Maimon