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Temple grad student brings film diversity to The Diamond Screen

28 September 2023 Molly Fiske

Ireashia Bennett, an active filmmaker, has a mission to uplift diverse voices and stories in their leadership and their own work.

City Council members pass resolution in support of TUGSA

09 February 2023 Shriya Gohel

Councilmember at-large Isaiah Thomas introduced the resolution which supports TUGSA and calls for the university to meet the union’s demands.

Parliament agrees to pressure administration in support of graduate student workers

14 April 2020 Sam Trilling

The students voted 10-0 on the resolution.

Temple graduate students manage changes in coursework, TA jobs during online classes

11 April 2020 Lawrence Ukenye

While some graduate students are adjusting to working at home, other international students are maneuvering visas that restrict employment options.

For first-generation seniors, graduation is more than just a ceremony

31 March 2020 Nico Cisneros

First-generation seniors react to the university’s plans to delay May 2020 Commencement.

TSG’s Parliament passes four resolutions

12 November 2019 Colin Evans

The resolutions included an affirmation of support for the graduate student union and the formation of a task force to assess compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Temple students discuss financial benefits and burdens of grad school

29 January 2019 Tara Doll

Students discuss balancing finances during and in preparation for graduate school.

Temple’s graduate student union continues founding mission

29 January 2019 Lauren Remy

Temple’s graduate student union formed in the late 1990s to advocate for working benefits for the student workers.

TUGSA holds rally amid contract negotiations

15 March 2018 Lindsay Bowen

The negotiation deadline for a new four-year contract expired on Feb. 15.

Negotiations delayed for TUGSA contract

13 March 2018 Lindsay Bowen

The graduate student union is demanding all students are paid equally, regardless of their area of study.