June 2016 Archives

New field hockey and lacrosse field to be named after donors

29 June 2016 Evan Easterling

The donation from former field hockey player Cherifa Howarth and her husband Greg will help complete construction of the field hockey and lacrosse field set to open this fall.

New Provost Hai-Lung Dai spoke to The Temple News Feb. 8. | ANDREW THAYER / TTN

Hai-Lung Dai exits position as provost

28 June 2016 Gillian McGoldrick and Julie Christie

The university announced Dai’s departure this evening and confirmed a revised budget.

Brian Perkins becomes third head coach in crew program’s history

27 June 2016 Owen McCue

Perkins will take over the crew program from Gavin White, who retired this spring after 37 years as coach.

Men’s basketball legend Hal Lear dies at 81

26 June 2016 Evan Easterling

Several took to Twitter to show their appreciation for Lear, who is one of four men’s basketball players to have his number retired by Temple.

‘I don’t feel safe anymore’

25 June 2016 Ayah Alkhars

Members and allies of the LGBTQ community volunteered to speak at the candlelit event.

Through ‘encounter,’ ensembles promote Arab culture

24 June 2016 Anh Nguyen

The Al-Bustan Ensemble and Prometheus Ensemble collaborated on “Musical Encounters,” a three-concert event.

Rooted in a safe space

22 June 2016 Chelsea Zackey

The Advocate Center of Culture and Education upholds a legacy of advocacy by celebrating the North Philadelphia youth.

Groundbreaking held for senior center near Main Campus

18 June 2016 Rob DiRienzo

Bulldozers will begin work within two weeks of the groundbreaking to build the multi-purpose adult center.

New soda tax costing Philadelphians more than a few cents

16 June 2016 Jaya Montague

Mayor Jim Kenney’s soda tax makes it harder for poor residents to pay for groceries.

Thousands come together to support Orlando

14 June 2016 Gillian McGoldrick

Philadelphians and students gathered for a candlelight vigil at City Hall.