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More former, current Temple University students' visas revoked, TU president announces • Apr. 15, 2025, 9:46 AM ET (CBS)
Shooting in North Philadelphia near Temple University leaves man dead, 2 others wounded • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:46 PM ET (CBS)
North Philadelphia shooting near Temple University leaves man dead, 2 others injured, police say • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:46 PM ET (CBS)
Human remains, bone fragments discovered at a construction site on Temple University's campus • Apr. 11, 2025, 6:45 PM ET (CBS)

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Date 1884 - present
Areas Of Involvement public education
Notable Alumni Richard Brooks • Bill Cosby • Irvin Kershner • Eric Owens • Reed Erickson • Ibram X. Kendi • Shirley M. Tilghman

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