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Rebecca Kim, 18, mourned after death from 8-story fall

15 January 2015 Patricia Madej

Rebecca Kim, a “sweet, kind and caring” freshman who studied pre-pharmacy, died after falling from an Art Institute of Philadelphia dorm facility onto a pedestrian.

Students tied up, robbed in off-campus home invasion

21 October 2014 Patrick McCarthy

Witness: student punched by teen on campus

15 October 2014 Joe Brandt

The incident occurred on 13th Street near Oxford Street.

Drew Katz named to Board of Trustees

14 October 2014 Bob Stewart

Katz’ father, Lewis Katz, served as chair of the Athletics committee until his death in May.

Theobald announces committee on sexual assault

03 October 2014 Marcus McCarthy

The committee will seek to complete a report of students’ perceptions of the issue, a review of current policies and procedures and explore best practices from other institutions.

University: track & field matters were handled ‘appropriately’

16 September 2014 Avery Maehrer

After university staff reviewed last month’s Temple News investigation of the track & field program, a Temple spokesperson said the school responded “appropriately.”

Campus police to patrol farther off Main Campus

03 September 2014 Marcus McCarthy

Following the spring brick attacks, the university addresses safety concerns with extended patrol boundaries.

University breaks fundraising record again

21 August 2014 Logan Beck

After breaking the record for dollars raised or pledged in 2013, Institutional Advancement, the university office charged with soliciting donations, report a second consecutive record-breaking year.

Former Temple student files sexual discrimination complaint

16 August 2014 Joe Brandt

She said administrators improperly handled her rape case, in violation of Title IX.

Temple officials said the SAT and ACT are not fair indicators of a student's success in college. | MARCUS MCCARTHY TTN

University makes SAT optional for new students

29 July 2014 Marcus McCarthy

Applicants will now answer four short open-ended questions that will be graded by trained readers.