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Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans
As part of its plans to further its expansion across North Philadelphia, Temple University recently acquired New Barber’s Hall, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia…
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Temple University Receives Major Gift, Will Use Funds to Launch New Honors College in 2027
Temple University recently received one of its largest donations ever, and is using the generous gift to create a new honors college, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Temple University Joins Developers As Institutional Partner in ‘Transformational’ North Philly Project
Three years after Shift Capital and Essence Development acquired a 7-acre property in North Philadelphia for a new mixed-use project, Temple University has now joined…
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Temple University Pays $8 Million for Former McDonald’s Site Adjacent to Its Sports Complex
Temple University has purchased the former McDonald’s site at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, next to Temple University Sports Complex, for $8 million, writes Ryan…
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Temple University Unveils New 10-Year Strategic Plan for Institution, North Philadelphia Region
Since being installed as the new president at Temple University, John Fry has been detailing his vision for the future of the institution. Last week,…
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New Temple University Residence Hall in Works for North Philadelphia, RFP Issued for Project
Temple University plans to build a new residence hall near Broad and Norris streets in North Philadelphia and has issued a request for proposals for…
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Historic Merger Set for Temple University and Library Company of Philadelphia
The Library Company of Philadelphia, established in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, will merge with Temple University, linking the university’s research and grant-writing initiatives with the…
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Temple University Receives Historic $27.5M Gift for New Media and Performing Arts Building
Temple University was recently gifted $27.5 million from Sidney and Caroline Kimmel, the largest the North Philadelphia institution has seen, writes Stephen Orbanek for Temple…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to Open New Location on Temple University Campus
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is planning to open its newest Philadelphia location on Temple University’s campus, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The…
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New Temple University President John Fry Outlines Plans and Goals
John Fry has officially been installed as the 15th president of Temple University, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. In a message to the Temple University…
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Drexel University Names Denis O’Brien Interim President
For the first time in nearly a decade-and-a-half, Drexel University is searching for a new president, and recently named Denis P. O’Brien into the role…
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Drexel’s John Fry to Be Named New President of Temple University
John Fry, who has led Drexel University as its president for 14 years, will be stepping down to become the next president of Temple University,…
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SEPTA Officially Unveils New Drexel Station at 30th Street
SEPTA transit leaders recently gathered alongside elected officials outside SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line and trolley stop at 30th Street Station to officially unveil the new Drexel…
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3 Philadelphia University Presidents Were Among the Highest-Paid in 2021
A new report has been released to reveal the highest-paid private college presidents across the United States in 2021, and three Philadelphia university presidents made…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike…
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Drexel University Creates Four New Endowed Positions, Aided By Donations From Urban Outfitters CEO, Drexel President
Drexel University recently announced that it has created four new endowed positions thanks to $8.5 million worth of donations, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia…
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Drexel University President John Fry Believes Philadelphia’s Downtown Should Be Centered on the Schuylkill
In conversations about Philadelphia’s downtown recovery forecast, Drexel University President John Fry recently noted that it should be centered on the Schuylkill, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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As Longtime Sponsor of Philly Chamber’s Annual Economic Outlook, Firstrust Bank Underscores Its Commitment to Region’s Economic Development
For the 14th consecutive year, Firstrust Bank — Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank, which was founded during the Great Depression — sponsored The Chamber of Commerce for…
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