Check out the original song created by a professor to send off the Class of 2017.

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How does one faculty member send off the seniors? A hip-hop video, of course. According to College of Liberal Arts Assistant Professor Aaron Smith, there is nowhere in the world like Temple University. That’s why he was the inspiration who brought faculty, staff and students together for this graduation song. Watch the video and read how it all came together. Share

Congratulations, graduates! Today is the day! The Class of 2017, faculty and staff, friends and family—and everyone’s full hearts—will fill the Liacouras Center for Temple’s 130th Commencement ceremony. Can’t make it? Watch the livestream of the universitywide ceremony. School and college-specific ceremonies will be held throughout the day today and tomorrow.

Next stop: Connecting China and the U.S. through consulting—and cooking Fox School of Business senior Lei Zhao’s consulting company landed a six-figure investment, and her popular online cooking show gains more subscribers each day. Share         Next stop: Independent pharmacy Megan Rubino will be the latest in a long line of family members to graduate from Temple University’s School of Pharmacy and go on to open an independent pharmacy in her hometown. Share

Next stop: U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Political science major Jemie Fofanah is heading to our nation’s capital for a gig of judicious proportions. Share         Next stop: Master’s in violin performance Samuel Nebyu came to Temple from Belgium to study violin with Boyer College of Music and Dance Professor Eduard Schmieder. After four years of calloused fingers and international awards, Nebyu is ready to push himself even further at Boyer. Hear him play and see just how fast his fingers can move. Share

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Events

On the Horizon May 13 Harrisburg Campus: Commencement Ceremony May 19 Ambler Campus: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Tour June 19 Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection’s Annual Juneteenth Program

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