Temple University Appoints
JoAnne A. Epps as Acting President

“It is an honor and privilege to serve as acting president of this institution that I love so much, that has been such an important part of my life, and always will be.” 

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Temple University is a world-class research institution, global center of academic excellence and Philadelphia’s public university. Our students graduate ready to lead and meet the demands of the evolving workplace. Leadership at Temple upholds our mission and supports the priorities and policies in place that contribute to the environment where our students grow, thrive and succeed.

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R1

Carnegie classification (highest research activity)

Top 75

public schools among national universities, U.S. News and World Report 2023

33,606

total students enrolled at Temple (2022–2023)

123

countries represented in the Temple study body

$290+ M

in research expenditures through Temple’s research enterprise

8

total Temple campuses