A Temple education empowers students to think freely and stand up for justice and equality.
At Temple, students are surrounded by big thinkers who make meaningful contributions to our city, country and world. These thought leaders are proposing solutions for racial disparities, breaking down barriers to opportunity, championing equal rights, challenging discriminatory practices and much more.
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Promoting Criminal Justice Reform
Working as a probation officer fueled this professor’s drive to close the prison system’s revolving door.
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An LGBTQIA+ Advocate
Her personal experience as a Black transgender woman motivates this student to fight for equal rights for all.
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Pathways to Opportunity
The Cecil B. Moore Scholars program is a pipeline to college for students who live in Temple’s surrounding neighborhoods.
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Erasing Racial Hierarchies
This professor is pioneering new ways to view world history, centering on the experiences of people of African descent.