Temple’s first playwright-in-residence doesn’t follow traditional parameters in his original play, ‘Reggie Hoops’.
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The anatomy of a play
Temple students worked with Kristoffer Diaz, a Pulitzer Prize nominee and the university’s first playwright-in-residence, to bring Reggie Hoops, an original production, to Randall Theater through Feb. 12. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes photo gallery and learn about the creative minds that fueled this project.
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Innovative support to combat epidemic
Temple and Wedge Medical Center partnered to open a state-funded Center of Excellence in North Philadelphia that offers wraparound care for pregnant women facing opioid addiction.
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Enhancing care and treatment
Temple University Health System joins nearly 3,000 systems nationwide in a pilot of the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus program, a federal initiative aimed at improving patient care.
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Every gift has a story
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Giving to Temple makes an incredible impact universitywide. Temple Theaters’ Reggie Hoops came to life thanks to a gift and students continue to benefit from gifts that fund scholarships. Meet students who share how Temple impacts them.
 
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Campus announcement
Goodbye and good luck to a beloved Owl
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Vice President of Alumni Relations Ken Lawrence was selected as a member of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners last week. He will be transitioning out of his current role through mid-March.
 
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Feb. 3
The Land Art Generator Initiative on the Aesthetics of Renewable Energy
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Faculty Dance Concert
Feb. 4
Art Historians Are Activists Potluck Brunch
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Undergraduate Research Forum—Creative Works Symposium Application Deadline
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