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Temple’s VP of institutional advancement to resign Friday

05 March 2025 Samuel O'Neal

Mary Burke, who was hired in 2022, faced mounting pressure in recent months following low donation totals in comparison to peer universities.

The Temple News wins 11 2025 Keystone Media Awards

01 March 2025 Samuel O'Neal

Tied for the most wins among Division I schools, The Temple News’ award-winning coverage includes on-campus pro-Palestine protests, NIL, design elements and our podcast.

Temple opts in to House v. NCAA settlement, will provide benefits to athletes

28 February 2025 Samuel O'Neal

The House v. NCAA settlement will go into effect during the 2025-26 year and will allow the university to directly pay its student athletes.

Stanford’s buzzer beater snaps Temple’s losing streak

26 February 2025 Samuel O'Neal

Temple Men’s Basketball put an end to its six-game skid following a 73-71 win against South Florida Wednesday night.

“Like I don’t exist”: Why alumni aren’t donating to Temple

18 February 2025 Leah Duffy and Samuel O'Neal

Temple’s Department of Institutional Advancement has fallen significantly behind comparable universities, and a number of alums point to a noticeable lack of engagement.

Temple admin strategizing path forward following Trump’s executive orders

04 February 2025 Samuel O'Neal

President John Fry released a statement to the university community, but all administrators have denied requests for comment in the days to follow.

Temple admin, students give testimony to Performance-based Funding Council

01 February 2025 Samuel O'Neal

The council is tasked with developing and submitting funding recommendations to the governor by April 30.

Temple faculty union calls for university to share ICE policies

27 January 2025 Samuel O'Neal

The union’s statement comes after President Donald Trump ordered that ICE can detain illegal immigrants in schools and churches.

Parker holds “State of the City” address on Temple’s campus

20 December 2024 Samuel O'Neal

Philadelphia’s mayor recapped her first year in office and looked forward to what’s to come from the Temple Performing Arts Center Friday afternoon.

How macaroni and beef got me through hardship

03 December 2024 Samuel O'Neal

A student reflects on how a simple dish his mother made helped him get through one of the hardest times of his life.