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Malcolm Kenyatta to speak at Democratic National Convention

20 August 2024 Samuel O'Neal

The Pennsylvania State Rep. and Temple alum will speak at the convention about the threats of Project 2025 and a second Trump presidency.

Fry outlines plan, goals for his Temple presidency

03 July 2024 Samuel O'Neal and Sidney Rochnik

In an interview with The Temple News, Fry explained his primary goals as he takes over Philadelphia’s largest university.

John Fry officially appointed as Temple’s 15th president

03 July 2024 Samuel O'Neal

Fry will remain on Drexel’s Board of Trustees until new leadership has been named, and then will begin his tenure as Temple’s president.

Drexel’s John A. Fry expected to be named Temple’s 15th president

28 June 2024 Samuel O'Neal

Fry, who is currently the president of Drexel University, will be named Temple’s 14th president, a source confirmed to The Temple News.

FACT CHECK: Trump made 41 false claims during Temple rally

25 June 2024 Samuel O'Neal, Valeria Uribe and Anna Augustine

The Temple News reviewed every statement Trump made Saturday night and identified 41 false claims by the former president.

Temple student killed in apparent domestic homicide

22 June 2024 Samuel O'Neal

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning and the suspect is in custody.

Donald Trump to hold rally at The Liacouras Center

14 June 2024 Samuel O'Neal

The former president will be on Temple’s campus on June 22 to campaign in North Philadelphia.

Temple exploring possible merger with UArts

04 June 2024 Samuel O'Neal

Temple could merge with the University of the Arts, which will officially close its doors on June 7.

Quinta Brunson, Richard Englert speak at Temple’s 137th commencement

08 May 2024 Samuel O'Neal

Temple held its 137th commencement ceremony at The Liacouras Center Wednesday morning, marking the first college graduating class that experienced COVID-shutdowns in high school.

Temple stakeholders note lack of accessibility, awareness of Board of Trustees

12 March 2024 Fallon Roth, Samuel O'Neal and Oliver Sabo

University stakeholders believe Temple would benefit from improved accessibility to the Board. Trustees acknowledge the needed improvements, but wonder if the public is truly interested in their operations.