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Mandel to step down as provost in July

18 March 2025 Evelyn Blower

Gregory Mandel has served as provost since 2021, and Klein College of Media of Communication Dean David Boardman will step up in an interim capacity as a search is conducted.

Fry reinforces firm support on protest freedoms, diversity initiatives

07 March 2025 Evelyn Blower

Temple will continue to support students’ freedoms to protest peacefully and hold open dialogue on critical topics amid a string of orders from Washington, D.C.

Temple’s VP of institutional advancement to resign Friday

05 March 2025 Samuel O'Neal

Mary Burke, who was hired in 2022, faced mounting pressure in recent months following low donation totals in comparison to peer universities.

Temple to safeguard students’ gender identity expressions despite unclear ramifications

01 March 2025 Kylie Sokoloff

A recent executive order from President Donald Trump has forced Temple employees and students to brace for potential impacts on LGBTQ rights and gender-affirming care.

Trustees discuss building purchase, recent executive orders in February meeting

19 February 2025 Evelyn Blower

President John Fry and Board Chair Mitchell Morgan discussed a variety of university initiatives and proposals.

Temple reviewing DEI policies following nationwide letter from Department of Education

17 February 2025 Evelyn Blower

The ED released a letter Friday that schools must eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives within 14 days.

Temple faculty union calls for university to share ICE policies

27 January 2025 Samuel O'Neal

The union’s statement comes after President Donald Trump ordered that ICE can detain illegal immigrants in schools and churches.

The presidential legacy: Temple chiefs’ first 100 days, revisited

23 December 2024 Evelyn Blower

As new Temple president John Fry approaches his first 100 days in office, The Temple News’ staff examined our previous reporting to see past president’s first 100 days.

What students, faculty want from President John Fry

05 November 2024 Nurbanu Sahin and Ava Fitzgerald

As Temple welcomes its next president, students and faculty express concerns about safety, athletics and campus improvement.

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.