The Temple community is dedicated to service year-round—not just on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Living the legacy, 365 days a year Temple students, faculty and staff commit to creating stronger communities throughout the year—not only on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Meet the Owls who continue Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with their service work. Share

Temple news

Library, meet press. Press, meet library. Temple leads the charge in library-press integration that will increase publishing opportunities for students and faculty. Share         Honoring an author shaped by North Philadelphia Ibram X. Kendi, CLA ’07, ’10, won the 2016 National Book Award for his book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America. Share

World Without Temple

Traveler’s assurance

Four-time ambassador Johnny Young, FOX ’66, was a diplomat in 11 countries and became an advocate for migrants and refugees around the globe.   Share

Athletics

Can’t. Stop. Winning.

The women’s basketball team clinched its ninth consecutive win in a road-trip victory over Tulsa. The winning streak started when the team crushed Villanova Dec. 10.   Share

Campus announcement

Remembering a longtime Owl

Janet Carruth, esteemed assistant secretary of Temple’s Board of Trustees, passed away Saturday. There will be a visitation at McIlvane Funeral Home, 3711 Midvale Ave. in Philadelphia, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m. followed immediately by a service.   Share

Events

On the Horizon Jan. 18 Cookie Jar & Java at Tyler School of Art Jan. 19 Rite of Swing Jazz Cafe Jan. 20 Ocotillo Group Exhibition Reception

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