Topic: Temple University

JoAnne Epps’ Legacy — In the End, Love is What Matters
Following the death of Temple University’s president, Philadelphia grieved in a way that was different — probably because she was.
By Josh Kruger
Remembering JoAnne Epps
A Temple Trustee and friend of the university’s acting president who died this week reflects on the example the civic stalwart set for all of us
By Bret Perkins
The Duality Painter
Patricia Renee’ Thomas’ vibrant paintings portraying Black women and nature balance reality and hope. Here, in the latest Forman Arts Initiative partnership, how she learned and teaches her students to do the same, in art and in life
By Logan Cryer
Dawn Staley for Sixers Coach
The North Philly native is a total badass on and off the court — which could be just what our almost-ran basketball team needs
By Errin Haines
Can Local Colleges Please Just Work Together?
A long-time university president calls on Philly’s higher education institutions to collaborate to better serve the needs of Philadelphia students.
By Elaine Maimon
Temple, The People’s University?
In light of Pres. Jason Wingard’s abrupt resignation, a former college president calls for a reboot that turns Temple into a model of 21st century reform
By Elaine Maimon
Can Temple Recover its Public Image?
The just-ended graduate union strike was the latest blow to the university, which has seen violence and disarray the last several months
By Olivia Kram
Can Temple Keep Its People Safe?
Officer Christopher Fitzgerald’s murder came 15 months after the university’s last high-profile killing. Students, parents and staff are searching for solutions
By Mensah M. Dean
The Real Problem at Temple … Isn’t Just Temple’s
The issue, a long-time university president laments, is the exploitation of graduate students at colleges
By Elaine Maimon
Memo to Superintendent Tony Watlington
A longtime educator with a piece of advice for the still-new chief of the Philadelphia School District: Start with trust
By Peshe Kuriloff