Temple faculty and staff alumni came together for a special Owls at Work Homecoming reception celebrating their shared Temple Made pride. The gathering featured tailgate games, light bites, and opportunities to connect with new and longtime colleagues while celebrating the Temple community.

Temple University donors and friends gathered for a special grand opening ribbon cutting and tour of the new Essential Needs Hub in the Howard Gittis Student Center. The central resource connects students with vital support for food security, housing, transportation, emergency aid, academic resources and wellness, helping ensure they have the essentials they need to thrive. 

Students brought their Temple spirit to the Bell Tower for a free pep rally featuring performances by the Temple University Diamond Marching Band. With free food, music, games and giveaways, the event offered something for every Owl to enjoy.

This year’s 15th annual event featured artwork by Tyler School of Art and Architecture alumni and current students, showcasing a diverse range of creative works, including paintings, ceramics, prints, jewelry, textiles, sculpture, photography, plush, stationery, wearable art and more.

Crafts and Drafts brought Temple alumni, creative professionals, entrepreneurs and local community members together for a lively happy hour during the Tyler Art Market. Guests enjoyed cold beers from alumni-owned breweries and explored the market’s unique vendors, sharing ideas and experiencing the talent and creativity that make the Temple community unique.

Temple’s talented students took the stage for an unforgettable Mosaic Concert, showcasing their skills in music, dance and theater. The fast-paced performance highlighted the incredible range of student talent and the vibrancy of Temple’s arts community.

The Temple Black Alumni Alliance (TUBAA) kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration with a campus tour and reception, giving alumni a chance to reminisce, catch up and explore the exciting changes across Temple. Guests gathered in the Science, Education and Research Center lobby to share stories and celebrate TUBAA’s milestone anniversary.

Owls kicked off Homecoming Saturday in style at Tailgate Village, where live music, school and college tents, Hooter, the Diamond Marching Band and Spirit Squad brought the cherry and white spirit to life. With plenty of excitement and Owl pride, it was the perfect pregame celebration before heading to Lincoln Financial Field. Temple fans showed their cherry and white pride as the Owls faced UConn in the Homecoming football game. Despite a 34-20 loss, the matchup capped off a weekend filled with school spirit and community.