Inside Temple History: A Conversation with Professor James Hilty on the Research and Surprises of 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World April 8, 3:00 p.m., Paley Library Lecture Temple University: 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World, by noted historian and Temple professor James Hilty, offers the first full history of Temple University. The book presents a rich chronicle from founder Russell Conwell’s vision to democratize, diversify, and broaden the reach of higher education to Temple’s present day status as the twenty-eighth largest university and the fifth largest provider of professional education in the United States. Join Dr. Hilty as he reveals the secrets of his research, discusses the connection between the book and archives,