Temple University president JoAnne Epps laid to rest in moving celebration of life
JoAnne Epps, a trailblazer at Temple University who was like "a family member" to many, died suddenly Sept. 19 while serving as acting president.
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JoAnne Epps, a trailblazer at Temple University who was like "a family member" to many, died suddenly Sept. 19 while serving as acting president.
JoAnne Epps was described as a tremendous leader and friend who embodied all that is great about Temple.
Temple University is saying goodbye to its late president JoAnne Epps after a viewing and funeral at the Liacouras Center on Friday.
JoAnne Epps will be honored at the Liacouras Center over two days this week.
Richard Englert was appointed as Temple University president for the second time on Tuesday, and will hold the role until a search for a permanent replacement is completed.
Englert, a former Temple president, will serve again after the sudden loss of Epps last week.
Temple students can get a free ride home if they're feeling unsafe thanks to a student organization's partnership with Uber.
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After her sudden passing at a memorial service Tuesday, Temple University President JoAnne Epps will be honored in a funeral at the Liacouras Center.
JoAnne Epps' death has been heartbreaking for the Temple community as students, staff and alumni lean on each other for support.
The Temple University community honored and remembered acting president JoAnne Epps on Wednesday.
Epps' death has been heartbreaking for the Temple community.
JoAnne Epps, Temple University's beloved acting president, died on Tuesday, the university said. She was 72 years old.
Epps became ill during a memorial service at the university. She was then taken to Temple University Hospital for further treatment and pronounced dead.
Epps rose from working in the Temple University bookstore 40 years ago, to the office of the president.
The university held a press conference at Temple University Hospital to discuss the tragedy.
JoAnne Epps, Temple University's acting president, died on Tuesday, the university confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
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