Temple University dispatcher who returned to school after decades hopes to inspire others
Brian Hathaway, a dispatcher at Temple University in Philadelphia, is proving it's never too late to go back to school.
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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.
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, the Military Basketball Association is holding its regional playoffs at Temple University.
The Military Basketball Association (MBA) is holding its Atlantic Coastal Regional Conference Playoffs at Temple University's McGonigle Gym this weekend.
A fallen Temple police officer was honored in Bridesburg Thursday. Students from the Franklin Towne Charter High School took part in a walk in memory of a 2009 graduate. Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald was killed in the line of duty last February. His widow, Marissa Fitzgerald attended the walk.
"The Holdovers" actor Da'Vine Joy Randolph is one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2024, according to Time.com. Randolph, a Temple University alumna, won an Oscar for her portrayal of Mary Lamb and is now featured in an article published by "Orange is the New Black" actor Uzo Aduba.
This Temple student is one of about 60 students nationwide who were honored with a $30K scholarship from the Harry S. Truman Foundation. She sat down with CBS Philadelphia in an exclusive interview.
A student at Temple University has become the sixth person in the university's history to receive a prestigious public service scholarship. As she looks to the future, Marcella Baietto sat down with the young woman in an exclusive interview.
From the Main Line to Center City Philadelphia and over the bridge to Glassboro, New Jersey, the local community came together outside to celebrate the 2024 solar eclipse.
Earthquakes like the 4.8 magnitude tremor in New Jersey that was felt in Philadelphia are expected, but happen infrequently, Temple University professor Nick Davatzes said. In Philadelphia the most one would feel is like a truck was driving by. Davatzes also said he expects no major damage especially in the Philadelphia area - though there may be minor damage closer to the epicenter.
Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) presented three $100,000 checks to representatives of three city universities: Temple University, University of the Arts, and Drexel University.
Three Philadelphia universities have received a massive donation to support students studying music at the college level. Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) presented three $100,000 checks to representatives of three city universities: Temple University, University of the Arts, and Drexel University.
Two people were taken into custody after shots were fired in North Philadelphia near Temple University, police said on Sunday.
After shots were fired near Temple University, the school said in a statement there would be additional police presence around the campus, including where large groups of juveniles have been meeting.
There were reports of dozens of juveniles hanging around the area of North Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
Temple police said the juveniles were at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue and authorities "attempted to control the crowd." The crowd has since dispersed.
Philadelphia native and Emmy Award-winning actress, Quinta Brunson will add another title to her resume this May as Temple University's 2024 commencement ceremony speaker.
Philadelphia native and Emmy Award-winning actress, Quinta Brunson will add another title to her resume this May as Temple University's 2024 commencement ceremony speaker.
For the second straight season, zero men's college basketball teams from Philadelphia will be in the NCAA Tournament.
Temple won four games in the American Athletic Conference Tournament before losing in the championship against UAB on Sunday in Forth Worth, Texas.
