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Philly deserves better schools. Temple is all in.
By Monika Williams Shealey
So, here’s my pledge to Philadelphia, and to its public schools: At Temple, we are all in.
Why there aren’t more Black men in PR
By Allison Carter
“Public relations is defined by bringing the best ideas to the table. And if those ideas are not represented in this fullest, diverse sense as...
A New Book Looks at Philadelphia’s Black History, Century by Century
By Kimberly Haas
A new book by Philadelphia-based educator, writer, historian and Hidden City contributor Amy Jane Cohen is the latest contribution to that...
While pay for Pa. student teachers is coming, advocates say educator shortage needs more attention
By Kristen A. Graham
Monika Shealey, dean of Temple’s College of Education and Human Development, said the student teacher stipend—which so far has $10 million in...
Angela Udongwo Is using hair to address disparities in medical imaging
By Ariel Baker
Angela Udongwo calls her journey to becoming a Black health hero “serendipity.” If you’ve yet to learn about her work, Udongwo, who is a third-...
Does Haley have the money to stay in the GOP race for Super Tuesday? 'Absolutely,' one expert says.
By Victor Reklaitis
“Does she have the money to hang on until the first Tuesday in March? Absolutely, she does,” said Robin Kolodny, a professor of political science...
The History of Self-Immolation as Political Protest
By SOLCYRÉ BURGA AND SIMMONE SHAH
“It’s an act of despair,” says Ralph Young, a history professor at Temple University. “You feel that there’s nothing that you can do, or that...
Oscars 2024: Temple University professors remember alum Da'Vine Joy Randolph as 'huge talent'
By Caroline Goggin
Before actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph made it big in Hollywood, the Philadelphia native made a home at Temple University. “I feel incredibly...
Japan-South Korea ties under scrutiny over future of continental shelf in East China Sea
By Julian Ryall
James Brown, a professor of international relations at the Tokyo campus of Temple University, believes the Block 7 situation could easily be...
Pennsylvania lawmakers, educators look for ways to fix teacher shortage
By Dan Snyder, Casey Kuhn
Melody Dorsainvil, an early childhood education major at Temple University, detailed some of the challenges she’s faced. “From tuition to books to...
Small study shows a possible reason some long COVID patients experience 'brain fog'
By Dr. Jade Cobern
“A lot of long COVID symptoms, especially brain fog, are often written off as ‘oh that’s all in your head’ but this study is suggesting an actual...
3 obvious money lessons from 'Broke Millennial' I wish I'd learned sooner
By Katherine McLaughlin
As Lowry reports in “Broke Millennial,” a study by George Mason University and Temple University found that those who don’t negotiate their first...
Your Self-Care Guide For Axial Spondyloarthritis
By MARYGRACE TAYLOR
“If a patient has had trauma, like an injury or a recent infection, it can make them more achy,” says Lawrence Brent, associate director of the...
Philly City Council pushes bill allowing student-athletes to make promo deals
By Samuel O'Neal
Thomas hosted a press conference at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law announcing a partnership between his office and Temple on Jan. 24....
More Alabama IVF providers pause treatment after court ruling on frozen embryos
By Kim Chander and Geoff Mulvihill
Rachel Rebouché, dean of the Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, sees the ruling as “emblematic of the long march toward fetal personhood.” “...
Amid fentanyl crisis, Oregon lawmakers propose more funding for opioid addiction medication in jails
By Claire Rush
States have a key role to play in boosting funding for such treatment in jails that is often overlooked, said Jonathan Larsen, legal program...
What’s next after the Alabama ruling that counts IVF embryos as children?
By Kim Chandler and Geoff Mulvihill
What happens as a result of the new ruling is murky, said Rachel Rebouché, dean of the Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. She noted that...
The Arden’s new AI glasses bring subtitles to the theater
By Rosa Cartagena
Smart caption glasses were first offered at London’s Royal National Theatre in 2018. Lisa Sonneborn, director of media arts and culture at Temple...
Reconstruction and Philadelphia's ties to civil rights
By Marco Cerino
“When did America start this experiment into fully integrating into democracy?” That is the qualifying question posed by Timothy N. Welbeck,...
Rage rooms invite people to ‘engage’ with their anger, but do they actually work?
By Marcus Biddle
For clinical psychologist and neuroscientist at Temple University, Michael McCloskey, people with disorders such as intermittent explosive...
Gen Z should stop wearing crop tops and mini skirts to the office, a corporate stylist says. Cover up 'from nips to knees.'
By Sawdah Bhaimiya
“If somebody’s dressed kind of sloppily, we might make the inference that they’re not all that conscientious,” Ryan Vogel, an associate professor...
How Presidents Day went from George Washington’s modest birthday to big sales and 3-day weekends
By Ben Finley
Washington was very aware of his inaugural role as president and its distinction from the British crown. He didn’t want to be honored like a king...
Can Japan’s married women finally keep maiden names after business lobby’s push for new law?
By Julian Ryall
“These people have always rejected efforts to change the law and allow equality because they are traditionalists and believe that a unified name...
How to improve your sense of direction
By Christine Ro
Street took up the sport of orienteering at the age of 9. As his experiences suggest, childhood exposure shapes people’s comfort and confidence...
Yes, that's it, it's always tea time
By MINGMEI LI
Hiking around tea plantations that rise and fall on gentle mountain slopes in China, John Smagula always used to carry his instant coffee flask. A...
Some Good FAFSA News: There’s a Loophole for Grandparents
By Ron Lieber
Bryce McKibben, who worked on the FAFSA simplification legislation as a Senate staff member and now does education policy and advocacy work at the...