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Temple alumnus starts free jiujitsu program for youth

08 February 2021 McKenzie Morgan

Jeffrey Whittingham started Growth, Love, Success to give youth skills needed to be strong and confident.

Temple students, alumnae create alternative art magazine

19 January 2021 Nora Kelleher

JuiceBox Magazine covers social issues affecting high school and college students.

Temple alumnus worked on Grammy-nominated album

19 January 2021 Lindsay Griffin

Ben Thomas was the assistant audio engineer on Ingrid Andress’ country album “Lady Like.”

Temple alumni’s film explores technology to fight climate change

17 November 2020 Joelle DelPrete

Ben Kalina and Jen Schneider’s documentary highlights international environmental research.

Alumna launches magazine as ‘safe space’ for writers

12 November 2020 Evan Dean

Jenna Faccenda created Eclipse Lit to give writers a platform to discuss depression and mental health struggles.

Memoir describes Temple alumnus’ childhood, life in Philly

03 November 2020 Sarah Heidelbaugh

Pete Zakroff self-published his memoir in September, inspired by more than 50 years of his life.

Temple alumnus’ wood sculptures featured in Old City gallery

03 November 2020 Jessica Bond

Scott Troxel has his wooden sculpture showcased in ‘Unplugged,’ an exhibit highlighting human connection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Temple alumni’s podcast hopes to bring interest to horror genre

06 October 2020 Sarah Heidelbaugh

Tyler Sablich still remembers watching Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers in the sixth grade with his friend Michael Keenan and falling in love with horror films. The film spurred weekly trips to movie

Temple alumna to ‘shine a light’ as Philadelphia Orchestra librarian

11 July 2020 Natalie Kerr

Nicole Jordan will begin as the principal librarian in the 2020-2021 season.

Choir brings together people experiencing homelessness

07 April 2020 McKenzie Morgan

A Boyer College of Music alumnus founded the Dallas Street Choir, which has had more than 2,000 members since its founding.