Topic: Temple University

Learn to Play to Learn
A Temple professor launches the nation’s first “playful learning” spaces in two affordable housing complexes in Philly today, for International Day of Play. Will it make kids smarter and safer?
By Delaney Parks
Trump’s War on American Democracy
He spent a lifetime fighting for the rule of law. Now, after studying every recent executive order, a legendary former Temple Law Dean has concluded a crisis 250 years in the making is right here, right now
By Carl Singley
The Speech I Wanted To Give Young Soldiers
A message from a former Congressman and Army Undersecretary to the next generation: I’m sorry. You deserve better.
By Patrick J. Murphy
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