Lawrence Ukenye

Several students robbed in apartment at gunpoint

11 November 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

Credit cards, cellphones and a vehicle were stolen, according to police.

Temple nurses reach agreement with hospital to avoid strike

08 November 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

The deal includes higher wages that would make Temple nurses among the highest-paid in the state.

Biden, Obama join forces at The Liacouras Center to support Fetterman, Shapiro

05 November 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

The visit comes as leaders in both parties travel throughout the state to generate support for candidates ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.

Josh Shapiro emphasizes abortion rights at City Hall rally

22 October 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

The rally was organized by Shapiro’s campaign along with local medical and law students.

Temple will not cancel classes on Election Day

19 October 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

The university encourages students to take steps to ensure they’re able to vote on Nov. 8.

Temple scales down COVID-19 mitigation efforts

13 September 2022 Lawrence Ukenye and Devon Russell

The university plans to end asymptomatic testing in October.

“Sole Surgeon” keeps local resident’s shoes fresh

22 February 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

Cory Matthews started “The Sole Surgeon” in November 2020 to further his passion for shoes.

Owls battle back to secure must-win victory

17 February 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

Tai Strickland scored a career-high 27 points in the Owls’ comeback victory.

Funeral for Fairmount fire victims held at Liacouras Center

17 January 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

On Jan. 5, a fire in a three-story residential building on 23rd Street near Ogden killed 12 people, including nine children and three adults.

Temple delays spring semester residence hall move-in

31 December 2021 Fallon Roth and Lawrence Ukenye

Undergraduate students moving into residence halls must receive a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of their arrival. The university is also encouraging those who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.