2025 Art Market at Tyler Featured Artists

Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Art Market returned once again as a part of this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend programming. Check out all of the artists who participated!

2025 Gallery of Success

The Gallery of Success celebrates outstanding professional achievement, inspiring students toward their future — meet the 2025 honorees!

#TempleMade Love Stories

We celebrated Valentine's Day by sharing sweet stories of Temple University couples who found their perfect match on campus.

A Year of Impact: Building Temple’s Future Together - Fiscal Year 2025 Year in Review

Temple marks its best fundraising year ever with over $133 million raised—driving transformational scholarships, research, and community programs, while setting the stage for even greater impact ahead.

Broadway and Beyond: Temple Owls Shining on Stage This Season

Temple Owls take center stage this holiday season as alumni light up Broadway and theater productions all over the tristate area.

Carrying the Torch: How One Alumnus Helped Bring the Olympics to Atlanta

Journalism graduate George Hirthler, KLN ’73 turned a passion for storytelling into a global career—branding Olympic bids, writing international campaigns, and honoring the legacy of peace through sport.

Chasing Dreams and Creating Hits with Lauren Munroe

Lauren Munroe, KLN ’16, has built a successful career in the music industry, staying connected to her roots while helping fellow alumni like Ben Thomas, FOX ’18, along the way.

Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul Knows Where a Story Lives

Adam Waterbear DePaul, CLA '08 wants to assemble the first anthology of Lenape stories, though he'd be the first to tell you that his book is the inferior version. The real stories, he says, live with his community. To hear those, you'll have to sit down and listen.

Conducting His Own Path: Dan Schwartz’s Journey Through Music

From his early days as a percussionist to leading acclaimed choirs and performing with world-renowned orchestras, Dan Schwartz, BYR ’09, ’11, has crafted a versatile and inspiring career in music—proving that success often lies beyond the traditional path.

Connecting the Dogs: Jane Glassman’s Artful Journey

For Jane Glassman, EDU '66, relationships, intuition and a passion for art have led to a career filled with highlights and adventure.

Fatima Abbas Advocates for Tribal Voices in the Halls of Power

As director of tribal and native affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fatima Abbas, CLA ’06, works to ensure that Native voices shape federal policy and investment.

From First Throws to First Place, Lindsay Archer’s on a Winning Streak

Recent Tyler grad Lindsay Archer's award-winning mural connects communities across Philadelphia, earning her $10,000, a Phillies first pitch and a year she'll never forget. 

From Temple to ESPN: How James Walker Turned His Dream into a Legacy

James Walker, KLN ’01, shares how his Temple education shaped a career in sports—and inspired him to support students today.

‘Hell House LLC’ Director Stephen Cognetti’s Path from Temple to Terror

From quiet corners of Temple’s Paley Library to the eerie halls of Hell House LLC, Stephen Cognetti, TFM ’04, turned his love of filmmaking and fear into a cult horror legacy.

Good Career News: Fall 2025 Edition

Check out the latest career accomplishments of our alumni, presented by Temple's Alumni Career Services! 🦉

Illustrating Identity: Portraits of Impact, Culture and #TempleMade Pride

Iranian-born graphic designer Dora Moghaddami, TYL ’25, recently showcased her work highlighting immigrant Temple alumnae making a difference. Drawing on her own journey, she uses illustration and storytelling to celebrate underrepresented voices and foster connection as an AAPI artist.

John Trone’s Billboard for Success

As a student in the College of Liberal Arts, John Trone, CLA ’79, found the competence—and confidence—to excel as a business leader and entrepreneur. Today he’s ensuring more students have that same opportunity to realize their dreams as Temple graduates.

Lydia Sermons on Learning, Leading and Lifting Others

Lydia Sermons, KLN ’87, credits her success to those who saw her potential—and she’s now doing the same for a new generation of Temple Owls.

Michael Burch’s Lifelong Dedication to Science and Service

From his early interest in science to his influential roles at the Franklin Institute and his prestigious honor this year from Smith Memorial Playground, Michael Burch, EDU ’88, is the personification of dedication to education and making a difference in one’s community.

Owls in the Arts: Celebrating Temple Alumni Artists

From musicians and filmmakers to producers and podcasters, long-established artists to those just getting started, every artistic Owl has their own journey. These profiles offer just a peek into the extraordinary range of talents in our alumni community.

Owls’ Health and Wellness Services to Help You Thrive

We're celebrating the achievements of Temple alumni who have turned their passion for health and wellness into successful businesses, creating a positive impact on their communities.

Paying it Forward: Howard Bryant’s Legacy of Scholarship and Journalism

As a journalism student at the Klein College of Media and Communication, Howard Bryant, KLN ’91, never doubted his passion—or his purpose. Now, he’s paying tribute to the place it all started with a new scholarship for students who aim to follow in his footsteps.

Reporting from Capitol Hill: Cassie Semyon’s Rise from Temple to the Heart of Politics

Driven by a passion for journalism and storytelling from a young age, Cassie Semyon, KLN ’18, has risen to become one of the youngest on-air political reporters in Washington—and she's just getting started.

Rooted in Temple, Reaching the World

Evonne Amaka Nwankwo-Igomu, CST ’01, EDU ’03, boasts an illustrious career that has spanned continents—blending science, public health and community impact through global roles focused on improving healthcare systems and advancing equity around the world.

Stuck on Philly: How a Voting Sticker Kickstarted Katie Fish’s Career

What began as a class assignment has become an enduring symbol of Philly pride. For Katie Fish, TYL ’21, designing the city’s iconic voting sticker was just the start of a career rooted in Philadelphia.

Temple Alumni Paint the Town… Literally

With thousands of public artworks gracing our buildings, Philadelphia is known as the “Mural Capital of the World.” These murals inspire and delight us by adding extra beauty to Philadelphia’s major avenues and hidden corners. They spread hope and awareness that can drive action. And they tell stories about the pride, unity and perseverance so deeply ingrained within the Temple community.

Temple Homecoming & Family Weekend Alumni-Owned Businesses 2025

Check out all of the alumni-owned businesses that took part in this year's Temple festivities!

Temple Homecoming & Family Weekend Recap 2025

Owls from near and far flocked to the City of Brotherly Love to reconnect, reminisce, and revel in the spirit that makes Temple unforgettable. Whether you cheered from the stands or celebrated from afar, we hope you made memories that will last a lifetime. Miss the action? Want to relive the magic? Check out the full recap!

Temple Made Days Recap 2025

The annual weeklong event was all about Owls uniting and showing their pride in what it means to be #TempleMade!

Temple Made Fest 2025 Owl-owned Businesses

Temple Made Fest celebrated Temple's entrepreneurial spirit by showcasing businesses owned by Temple alumni, current students, and former students on Saturday, April 5th!

Temple Made for the Holidays: Alumni in Festive Movies & TV

Owls are helping bring holiday magic to screens everywhere, starring in and creating some of the season’s most beloved Christmas and winter-themed TV shows and movies.

Temple’s Lasting Impact: Alumni Stories of Thanks and Gratitude

A collection of heartfelt alumni stories reflecting the transformational power of Temple and the shared spirit that continues to unite our Owl community.

The Big Cheese: Temple Owl Serves Up Philly’s Finest Fromage

What began as a chance job at a cheese shop led Jake Heller, CLA ’19, to an award-winning career as a cheesemaker—proving that success and passion can come from the most unexpected journeys.

The Johnsons: A Temple Legacy of Community, Ambition and Resilience

When a fire destroyed her childhood home in 1982, Kia Johnson, KLN ’86, remembers that her father had her and her sisters back at school the very next day. “Keep going,” Kia remembers him saying, “You girls have to keep moving forward.” That spirit, rooted in resilience and forward momentum, has defined the Johnson family for generations.

Where and How to Get the New Starbucks Temple University Mug

The new limited-edition Temple University Starbucks Discovery Series mug is here, and we have all the details on how and where you can get one!

Your Ultimate Guide to Temple’s Alumni Career Services

A comprehensive look at the tools, programs and support Temple offers to help alumni thrive at every stage of their career journey, because your success is a lifelong priority.