Temple University appoints John Fry as its 15th president
John Fry, 63, has been Drexel's president since 2010 and will start his tenure at the 30,500-student Temple after Drexel names new leadership, Temple said in a statement.
Watch CBS News
John Fry, 63, has been Drexel's president since 2010 and will start his tenure at the 30,500-student Temple after Drexel names new leadership, Temple said in a statement.
Temple University on Wednesday appointed John Friday as its 15th president, concluding a search after the sudden death last fall of acting President JoAnne Epps.
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have come to Philly within the last month to make specific pitches to court Black voters, a historically reliable vote for Democrats.
Milan Jones, a nursing student at Temple University, was killed in a domestic incident over the weekend, police said. Her roommate and best friend shared with CBS News Philadelphia how she hopes her friend will be remembered.
Milan Jones, a promising third-year Temple nursing student, was killed by her boyfriend in a domestic incident over the weekend. Jones' roommate and best friend shares how she hopes her friend will be remembered.
Milan Jones, a nursing student at Temple University, was allegedly killed by fellow student Tymir Lackey in a domestic incident early Saturday morning, police said.
A Temple University nursing student was killed in an apparent domestic incident Saturday morning, police said.
Former President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally Saturday night at the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus. Meanwhile, Pennsville Township in Salem County has instituted mandatory water restrictions. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally on Saturday at the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week. He plans to study music at Temple University.
Philadelphia universities Temple and Drexel have released plans to help University of the Arts students transfer in the wake of the school's impending closure.
Students, staff and faculty at the University of the Arts still don't have a clear picture of what's next after the resignation of President Kerry Walk.
Students, graduates and faculty continued to protest the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia Tuesday. Meanwhile, the president announced her resignation.
Brandon McManus, a former kicker at Temple University and a Hatfield, Pennsylvania native, was released by the Washington Commanders on Sunday following sexual assault allegations.
By HUGHE_DILLON.
Temple University is investigating a possible case of antisemitism involving a Jewish fraternity, and Philadelphia and Penn police moved early Friday morning to disband a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on College Green — more on these stories in your Digital Brief for Friday, May 10, 2024.
At Temple University in Philadelphia, the words "Free Palestine" were spray-painted on the roof of a Jewish fraternity.
Temple University is investigating after the words "Free Palestine" were painted on a Jewish fraternity house on campus.
Brian Hathaway, a dispatcher at Temple University in Philadelphia, is proving it's never too late to go back to school.
A Temple University Police dispatcher, Brian Hathaway, is proving it's never too late to go back to school, and he hopes his story inspires others. Reporter Kerri Corrado has the story.
Temple University celebrated the class of 2024 Wednesday morning at the Liacouris Center. It's the school's 137th commencement ceremony. Over 8,000 graduates earned degrees from the university this year. Award-winning actress, producer and former Temple Owl Quinta Brunson spoke to the students at the ceremony.
North Philadelphia native and former Temple University women's basketball coach Dawn Staley was nothing short of an all-star in South Philly on Sunday.
The student-led demonstration is part of protests against the Israel-Hamas war being held on college campuses across the United States.
"In this encampment, the mood has been incredible," Sophia Rosser said on Friday. "I already feel like, even though it hasn't been a full day yet, just the community that we're building, it's just really beautiful to see." Emma Herndon said the goal of the encampment is for the university to disclose its investments, divest from Israeli companies and defend the voices of Palestinian students.
The Philly Palestine Coalition Thursday's march was to support the student movement for Palestine. However, Jewish organizations argue it's fueling antisemitism.
