Temple University planned an inaugural graduation ceremony for multicultural students, but it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Not only was Temple University’s traditional ceremonies cancelled, but so was their Kente…
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Temple professor assumes leadership role in keeping students informed and engaged
Temple University professor Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon has drawn praise from colleagues and students for her extra efforts to share information and resources in a time of crisis. Williams-Witherspoon, 61, has been keeping students…
Collective success network providing refurbished laptops for Philadelphia students to take online classes
To help low-income students keep up with the new form of instruction amid the coronavirus crisis, the Collective Success Network is providing refurbished laptops to students in the Philadelphia area. The donations…
Temple Fine Art Student Prepares for Virtual Learning
In an email on March 11, 2019, Richard Englert, President of Temple University, announced that the school would be going virtual due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The email states students in Temple…
Students Flock to Favorite Food Trucks Before Classes Move Online
Temple students were determined Friday to support their favorite food trucks on campus as the university prepared to move all instruction online. Long lines formed in front of popular food trucks like…
Peace Building Using Sesame Street, the American Way
An American university researcher in a speech at Temple University on Tuesday explains how Nigeria’s great divide is being saved by globally represented TV show, Sesame Street. Author Naomi Moland of American…
Author Discusses Children’s Show that Brings Peace to Nigeria
An American University professor said children’s shows can increase tolerance and peaceful coexistence between ethnic groups in Nigeria and teach children basic language skills, in a speech Tuesday at Temple University. Author…
Philadelphia History Reflects African American History
Philadelphia takes pride in playing a significant role in not only American history, but also Black History. Looking at Philadelphia’s history, you reflect on not only the struggles of Black Americans, but…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Philadelphia Residents Say King’s Dream is Not Yet Fulfilled
Philadelphians who attended community services at two local churches during celebrations of Martin Luther King Jr. Day said much remains to be done in terms of unity and equality in American society.