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Temple Board of Trustees chair joins Phillies ownership group

01 November 2024 Evelyn Blower

Mitchell Morgan, valued at $5.5 billion, purchased a stake in the Philadelphia Phillies, the MLB announced Friday.

Thrice as nice: Englert bids farewell for a final time

31 October 2024 Samuel O'Neal

In his final day as Temple’s president, Richard Englert reflects on what was and looks forward to what’s to come as he passes the torch to John Fry.

Obama, Springsteen and political leaders rally for Harris at The Liacouras Center

29 October 2024 Samuel O'Neal and Evelyn Blower

The former president was also joined by John Legend, Malcolm Kenyatta and other Pennsylvania politicians for a rally in support of Vice President Kamala Harris Monday night.

Klein adds sports media major after BOT approval

28 October 2024 Evelyn Blower

The Board of Trustees approved the new Klein College of Media and Communication major in their October meeting.

SEPTA’s largest union votes to strike

27 October 2024 Nurbanu Sahin and Evelyn Blower

Transport Workers Local Union 234 voted to strike before their old contract with SEPTA ends.

Student Center, food court closed for remainder of the day

26 October 2024 Samantha Morgan

The Howard Gittis Student Center will be closed following a water main break on North 13th Street Saturday.

SEPTA to add full-length gates at Cecil B. Moore station, proposes increased fares

25 October 2024 Nurbanu Sahin

A “successful pilot” at 69th Street Transportation center will bring full-length gates to nine other stops.

Obama, Springsteen to rally at The Liacouras Center Monday

24 October 2024 Samuel O'Neal and Evelyn Blower

The former president will be on campus for a concert and rally for Vice President Kamala Harris after rallying with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at the venue in 2022.

Casey, Warnock campaign at Temple amid tightly contested Senate race

24 October 2024 Nurbanu Sahin

United States Senators Bob Casey and Raphael Warnock visited Philadelphia in the final 13 days before the election to rally for college students to get out and vote.

Temple hosts White House-led summit for Black educational advancement

23 October 2024 Evelyn Blower

Multiple members from federal, state and local government spoke at the two-day “Power Up” event.