Tyra Brown

English professor’s poetry book could help readers value nature

01 February 2019 Tyra Brown

A massive 2007 oil spill in the San Francisco Bay inspired Brian Teare to write his sixth poetry book.

MLK Day brings together Temple, North Philly communities

22 January 2019 Tyra Brown

Temple University’s Office of Community Relations organized several events around Main Campus to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Students share their quirky Thanksgiving traditions

16 November 2018 Tyra Brown

Many students are preparing to reunite with family members during fall break next week while others have different plans.

Trustee’s autobiography encourages persistence and diversity

13 November 2018 Tyra Brown

Nelson Díaz, the first Latino to be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar Association, wrote a memoir about his career.

International students adjust to American cuisine

09 October 2018 Tyra Brown

Some students describe American food as fattening and tasteless.

Kinesiology department lab studies athletic injuries

02 October 2018 Tyra Brown

A kinesiology professor founded a lab that collects data on collegiate and professional athletes’ performances.

Kensington residents share stories of addiction in street play

18 September 2018 Tyra Brown

A professor designed the sound for the play, which ran as part of the Fringe Festival.

How high schoolers are sharing positive stories of Black youth

03 September 2018 Tyra Brown

Presenting Our Perspective on Philly Youth News encourages students to tell uplifting stories about Black youth in Philadelphia through multimedia storytelling.