In a world where academics are often more about competition than the joy of learning, Temple's Ruth Ost urged students like me to slow down and think about what would fulfill them.

Ben Snyder has made it his mission since graduating from Temple in 2016 to get a rare 'corpse plant' that stinks like a dead body to bloom. He's been successful and we have time lapse photos.

“I think Leapfrog is as good as any, recognizing that each one has its strengths and weaknesses,” said Mike Young, president and chief executive of Temple University Health System.

Xanthe Soter, a junior at Temple University, said she “thrived” academically this year, because there were so few distractions, and because she was able to manage her time more efficiently.

Mel Greenberg, longtime women's basketball reporter for the Inquirer and a Lew Klein Award winner, has added another honor to his shelf: Basketball Hall of Fame’s Curt Gowdy Award

Ravi S. Kudesia, assistant professor of human resource management at The Fox School of Business at Temple University, advises “This is the time to be real intentional.”

“I balance risks very carefully with benefits,” said Luther-King Fasehun, a doctor and an epidemiology Ph.D. student at Temple University.

Sophomore Richard Rodriguez, a junior college football All-American guard at Iowa Central Community College, has committed to Temple.

The Owls have added nine players from the portal so far. They are from, among others conferences, the SEC, Big Ten, Atlantic Coast Conference, and Pac-12.