Temple University
Temple University is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania founded in 1884 by Russell Conwell. It is recognized for its diverse academic offerings, including over 640 programs across 17 schools and colleges.
With a student body exceeding 30,000, it is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity.” Temple is also known for its vibrant campus life and global presence, with campuses in Rome and Tokyo.
Address: 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States
Phone: (215) 204-7000
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Delco Resident, One of the First Women Admitted to Yale as an Undergrad, Dies at 70
A Moylan resident, one of the first women to be admitted as an undergraduate to Yale University, has died, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia…
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VISTA Leadership Megastars – Louis Teti
Louis Teti, a Coatesville High School graduate, is a Partner at MacElree Harvey who represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of estate, business…
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Pair of Water Ice Shops in Delco Among the Region’s Best
A pair of water ice shops with locations in Havertown and Chester made The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of best water ice in Philly, writes Jilian…
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Phoenixville Woman Designs Mental Health App to Help Ease Panic Attacks
Phoenixville’s Alexandra Dodge, a graphic and interactive design student at Temple University, has designed a mental health app that guides users through panic attacks, writes…
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Henderson High School Grad the First Black President in Temple University’s 137-Year History
Jason Wingard, who grew up in West Chester and graduated from Henderson High School, has been hired as Temple University’s new president, writes Susan Snyder…
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Narberth-Based AQUA Waterproof Headwear Selected for QVC’s Small Business Spotlight Program
Narberth-based AQUA Waterproof Headwear has been selected by the Qurate Retail Group Small Business Spotlight program that aims to help small businesses challenged by COVID-19.…
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Exton Native Takes Reins of Immaculata’s Women’s Lacrosse Program
Immaculata University has named Exton native and Downingtown East High School graduate Nicole Barretta as head coach of its women’s lacrosse program. Barretta spent last…
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Law School Student from Malvern Collecting Donations for Local Healthcare Professionals
Great Valley High School graduate Becca Yankelevich, a first-year student at Rutgers Law School, is volunteering for the Medical Students for Masks fundraiser to help…
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Three-Star Football Recruit from West Chester Hopes to Earn Scholarship Offer from Penn State
As he heads into his senior season, West Chester Henderson defensive end Jordan Laudato is hoping to earn scholarship offers from Penn State and Florida,…
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Local Children Benefitting from the Return of Play in Kindergartens
Play is making a comeback to kindergartens as many states are rethinking a curriculum that currently consists of mostly academic activities and encouraging local districts…
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Developer of Chesterbrook Community, Namesake of Temple’s Business School Dies at 92
Richard J. Fox, the regional developer who created the Chesterbrook community, has died at the age of 92, writes Nathaniel Lash for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Self-Taught Purse Designer, 70, Has Dreams Come True on QVC
Dorothy Harris, 70, who graduated from Temple University in 1980, has joined forces with her daughter, Blair Armstrong, to bring her handbags to QVC, writes…
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Kimberton-Raised News Anchor in Mississippi, an Inspiration to Many, Dies at 34
Kimberton native Mike Sands, a former Fox 40 anchor in Jackson, Miss., whose battle with cancer sparked a nationwide outpouring of support, has died at…
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Victory Brewing Debuts Beer in Honor of Co-Founder’s Alma Mater
Downingtown-based Victory Brewing recently debuted a Cherry and White Ale, a Belgium-style white ale flavored with cherry, writes Emma Padner for The Temple News. This…
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People’s Light the First Theater in America to Introduce New Technology for the Hearing Impaired
People’s Light in Malvern has become the first theater in the country to introduce closed-caption glasses, a new technology that improves access for the hearing…
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Chester County Leadership: Dr. Jim Scanlon
Dr. Jim Scanlon, the Superintendent of the West Chester Area School District, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a family with five other…
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Remembering Owen J. Roberts Grad’s First Hit Single That Topped the Charts in 1977
“Rich Girl” – the hit single from Owen J Roberts High School graduate Daryl Hall and his bandmate, John Oates – climbed to the top…
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Local Woman Sees Beauty in Dead Spotted Lanternflies, Turns Their Remains into Jewelry
As dead spotted lanternflies keep piling up, one Philadelphia woman has found a way to make use of their remains by turning them into jewelry,…
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