Will Bleier

Temple University reaches more than $5.4 million settlement in students’ class action lawsuit about Fox School of Business data scandal

21 December 2018 Will Bleier

Students who filed a class action lawsuit from several of the programs that were found to misreport data to U.S. News & World Report will receive an unknown portion of the settlement.

Temple Board of Trustees appoint Marguerite Lenfest, alter curriculum and approve projects

11 December 2018 Will Bleier and Alyssa Biederman

In its meeting on Tuesday, the Board approved millions in construction, scholarships and contributions.

Protesters go toe-to-toe on Temple University’s campus about Marc Lamont Hill’s comments at the UN

06 December 2018 Colin Evans, Grace Shallow and Will Bleier

Demonstrators in support of Hill’s pro-Palestine, anti-Israel statements — and those who think he was anti-Semitic — led chants by the Bell Tower on Thursday.

More than 30 Temple University professors sign letter of no confidence in BOT Chair O’Connor

05 December 2018 Will Bleier

The letter criticizes his comments on professor Marc Lamont Hill’s United Nations speech.

Temple, Temple Health System join coalition to invest $530 million in city

04 December 2018 Will Bleier

Temple and Temple Health System joined the a coalition that will invest in $530 million in Philadelphia.

Temple students react to Marc Lamont Hill’s anti-Israel, pro-Palestine UN speech

04 December 2018 Will Bleier

Many believe Temple should stand behind the professor, while others say the university should be more critical.

Joshua Hupperterz rejects plea deal in alleged killing of Jenna Burleigh

03 December 2018 Will Bleier

Hupperterz will face a life sentence if found guilty of first- or second-degree murder during trial, which will begin Jan. 7.

Suspect wanted for abduction of three children

27 November 2018 Will Bleier

The 2-, 3- and 6-year-old children were taken at gunpoint.

14-year-old girl reported missing near Main Campus

08 November 2018 Will Bleier

Hawkins was last seen at her home on West Oxford Street near 20th when she left for school on Wednesday morning.

PHA completes Phase II of Norris Apartments

06 November 2018 Will Bleier

The new phase will provide improved affordable housing to 89 families in North Philadelphia.