Investigations - The Temple News

“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.

Who owns the most property around Temple’s campus?

10 September 2024 Allison Beck and Sidney Rochnik

In the first of a multi-part series on Temple-area landlords, TTN reporters and editors utilized public records to find out who owns the most properties around main campus.

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.

Fly in 4 sees growth despite some student criticism

30 April 2024 Sarah Frasca and Brianna Hill

As the Fly in 4 Graduation Partnership closes its 10th year, The Temple News reviewed the program’s progress and reputation among students.

Temple community, climate activists weigh in on university’s sustainability progress

22 April 2024 Sarah Frasca and Julia Merola

For Earth Day, The Temple News reviewed the recent Sustainability Annual Report and carbon neutrality efforts.

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.

“A living hell”: Temple students endure off-campus landlord violations

05 February 2024 Julia Merola and Samuel O'Neal

Many students living near Temple’s Main Campus have dealt with unsuitable living conditions, unhelpful landlords and Department of Licenses and Inspections violations.

“The outcome is the outcome”: Temple Athletics struggles to financially adapt

28 November 2023 Samuel O'Neal and Declan Landis

Coaching turnover and underwhelming NIL support. No March Madness trips or bowl game appearances. Something has to give for Temple Athletics.

Temple food establishments receive city violations as recent as March

18 April 2023 Julia Merola and Fallon Roth

Within the last three years, Temple’s food establishments have obtained roughly 162 violations.

Students disapprove of Wingard’s performance

21 March 2023 Julia Merola, Rachel Townsend and Fallon Roth

The Temple News surveyed roughly 1,000 students from March 10-18.