Jefferson completes acquisition of Health Partners insurer from Temple Health

By Harold Brubaker

Thomas Jefferson University on Monday announced the completion of its long-planned purchase of Temple University Health System’s half of Health...

Jefferson finalizes $305M deal for Temple Health System’s stake in Health Partners Plans

By John George

Jefferson Health has finalized its $305 million acquisition of Temple University Health System’s 50% ownership stake in Health Partners Plans.

Why China may not bail out Evergrande | Opinion

By Roselyn Hsueh

 “For now, global investors should remain alert and not expect the type of state interventions the world has become accustomed to from Xi and...

Did Facebook put Instagram profits ahead of teen safety?

By Kathiann Kowalski

Facebook’s research on teens “could give researchers important clues about what to follow up on with scientific studies,” says Laurence Steinberg...

Poverty, violence contribute to college retention in Philadelphia

By Afea Tucker

With the guidance of Temple University’s Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, Liberis recently reconnected with like-minded peers and...

The common Halloween candy mistakes that parents make

By Tara Parker-Pope

 “It’s really not so much about the candy as the larger picture of what’s happening on all the other days of the week that really matters,” said...

Everything parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine trial results for kids

By Leah Campbell

“There are four steps remaining, many of which will likely occur quickly,” explained infectious disease expert and Temple pharmacy Professor Jason...

Temple grad Camille Bell’s inclusive Pound Cake lipstick line sells out overnight

By Alicia Vitarelli

Pound Cake, one of the hottest lipsticks on the market, is the brainchild of  Camille Bell, a Downingtown native and Temple University graduate....

How to avoid catfish scams in online dating

By Mike Dougherty

Temple University professor and IT expert Jason Thatcher said if you’re suspicious of someone, do some investigating, starting with that too-good-...

Temple University endowment increases 28% on strong financial performance

By Kennedy Rose

Temple University’s endowment grew 28% to $873 million in 2021, joining other colleges in posting a strong increase on the heels of high-...

Temple University grad lands role in 11th Hour Theatre Company’s ‘SOON’

By Alicia Vitarelli

“It’s been a great first, real out-of-college experience for me,” says Imani Moss, who graduated from Temple University in May with a degree in...

Japan: Economy and security top concerns ahead of election

Hiromi Murakami, a professor of political science at the Tokyo campus of Temple University, said the worst of the pandemic appears to have passed...

Disrupted supply chains shake Judaica businesses

By Sasha Rogelberg

According to Israeli-American Temple University economics Professor Joseph Friedman, “Because people are spending more on durable goods than on...

What are acid reflux and GERD and how can you relieve symptoms?

By Barbara Stepko

“If symptoms are becoming more troublesome or not being controlled by lifestyle changes or medications, or you have alarm symptoms, such as...

COVID-19 boosters bring thousands to Pa. and N.J. clinics, but more first doses are needed ‘to get out of this pandemic'

By Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel

“We are not going to get out of this pandemic through boosters,” said Delana Wardlaw, a Temple University Health System physician who runs...

Feedback fatigue is real. Here’s how to cope.

By Rebecca Knight

Most organizations today are focused on creating cultures that encourage continuous, real-time, 360-degree feedback, showed research by Michael...

Eric Sellin, longtime Temple language professor, writer, and translator, dies at 87

By Gary Miles

Eric Sellin, 87, of Philadelphia, a longtime professor of language at Temple and Tulane universities, versatile writer, and prolific translator,...

Five questions to ask when a professional sports team relocates to your city

By Ruby Arora

Michael Leeds, a sports economist at Temple University, said that sports stadiums have only a marginal impact on a city’s economy.

The states with new restrictions on public health emergency powers

By Bill Lucia

Temple University’s Center for Public Health Law Research compiled the information, which also shows that legislators in 46 states introduced...

Rep. Mickey Leland was the embodiment of Black internationalism

By Arvind Dilawar

Jacobin contributor Arvind Dilawar recently spoke with Benjamin Talton, professor of history at Temple University and author of In This Land of...

Princess Mako’s wedding to commoner Kei Komuro puts a spotlight on the Japanese monarchy’s succession problem

By Chad De Guzman

“They believe that the unbroken male line is essential to the legitimacy of the throne,” says Jeffrey Kingston, the director of Asian studies at...

With experts on the Negro Leagues involved, the Hall of Fame’s Era Committee plans are emerging

By Jay Jaffe

 Claire Smith, an associate professor at Temple University, will serve on the special Early Baseball Overview Committee.

Trump endorsed Herschel Walker, Max Miller and Sean Parnell. They’re now facing scrutiny over their pasts

By Sara Murray

Sarah Katz, an associate clinical professor of law at Temple University, said there is a robust debate in the legal community about whether such...

Bashir endovascular catheter aims to improve speed, efficacy in treating blood clots

A Temple Health doctor saw a need for a better way to treat blood clots, and he invented a new catheter to make treatment faster and easier.

People who use these 7 key rules in conversations have very high emotional intelligence

By Bill Murphy Jr.

As Jeni Stolow, an assistant professor at Temple University’s College of Public Health put it: “It’s this cognitive impairment that the whole...