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HEART OF AFRICA

On the eve of South Sudan´s first birthday, John Prendergast, CLA ´86—one of that nation´s strongest proponents of independence—discusses the country´s contentious past and its promising future. (Photo credit: Tim Freccia) Read more.

COMMUNITY

research SMALL TALK

Underserved schoolchildren get a remarkable head start in literacy, a result of the research of Barbara Wasik in the College of Education. (Photo credit: Ryan S. Brandenberg) Read more.

RESEARCH

research LIFE AND LIMB

By collaborating with doctors across specialties, a Temple researcher helps diabetic patients and others keep legs, arms and feet intact, against the odds. (Illustration credit: Jon Krause, TYL ´99) Read more.

Farewell

weird science INDELIBLE LEGACY

As Temple President Ann Weaver Hart steps down, Temple examines the enduring impression she made on the university. Read more.






ACADEMICS

weird science
WEIRD SCIENCE

Most big-budget sci-fi and disaster movies make us wonder, "Could that really happen?" Two Temple professors reveal the science behind the big screen. (Illustration credit: Hugh Syme) Read more.