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              Katie Brennan accepts Assistant Professor position at Salve Regina University
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              Katie Brennan accepts Assistant Professor position at Salve Regina University

              by Philosophy Department
              March 28
              The Philosophy Department congratulates Katie Brennan on taking up a position as Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. Before she starts her tenure track at Salve Regina University in January 2024, she will be a postdoctoral fellow with the Canadian Extending New Narratives in the History of Philosophy. As a post doc, Katie will work on a project entitled Becoming Who You Are: Hedwig Dohm on Ethics, Epistemology, and Self-Realization. Her host is Corey Dyck at Western University, London, ON. Katie's dissertation title was "...
              A Conversation with Former Representative Marjorie Margolies 
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              A Conversation with Former Representative Marjorie Margolies 

              by Clare Maus
              March 22
              Temple's Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, alongside the Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, welcomed former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies for a conversation about balancing career and family life.  Marjorie, a mother of eleven children, spoke about the difficulties and sacrifices she made to miraculously balance her high-powered career and home life. Marjorie had a highly successful career, even when she had multiple children to take care of. She is an Emmy-winning journalist, served as a Congresswoman, and now is the President of Women...
              Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Sladek
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              Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Sladek

              by Clare Maus
              March 22
              Kristina Sladek graduated from the MPP program and now serves as an auditor for the Office of the Inspector General of Amtrak. Continue reading to learn more about her current position and her time in the MPP program.Please describe your organization and its mission. I work for Amtrak's Inspector General, Kevin H. Winters. The Office of the Inspector General's mission is to provide independent, objective oversight of Amtrak's programs and operations through audits, and investigations focused on recommending improvements to Amtrak's economy, efficiency, and effectiveness;...
              Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Honschke
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              Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Honschke

              by Clare Maus
              March 22
              Tyler Honschke is a recent graduate of Temple's MPP program who works for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 21. Continue reading to learn more about Tyler's experience in the MPP program...
              Temple again recognized as top producer of Fulbrights
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              Temple again recognized as top producer of Fulbrights

              March 17
              Temple University was recognized for the fourth time by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Top
              In Memoriam: Remembering Jitendra Nath Mohanty, 1928-2023
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              In Memoriam: Remembering Jitendra Nath Mohanty, 1928-2023

              by Philosophy Department
              March 14
              Jitendra Nath Mohanty, emeritus professor of philosophy at Temple University, was born in 1928 in Orissa, India. Professor Mohanty had a distinguished career, making major contributions to philosophy without borders in the areas of logic, epistemology, and phenomenology, by drawing upon classical Indian traditions as well as modern anglophone and German philosophy, especially the study of Husserl. He was the founding editor of Husserl Studies. Professor Mohanty was past President of the Society for Asian and Comparative philosophy, past President of the Indian...
              Economics Adds Two New Faculty
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              Economics Adds Two New Faculty

              by Economics Department
              March 07
              The Economics Department is happy to welcome two new faculty members. Gretchen Sileo will join the department in the fall of 2023. Gretchen is finishing her PhD at Georgetown University with a focus on Environmental Economics and Industrial Organization. Long Hong will come to Temple in the fall of 2024, after spending a year as a post-doctoral fellow at Ohio State. His areas of expertise include Labor Economics, Health Economics, and Applied Econometrics.
              Viviane Sanfelice coauthors journal article in World Bank Economic Review
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              Viviane Sanfelice coauthors journal article in World Bank Economic Review

              by Economics Department
              March 06
              Professor Viviane Sanfelice is coauthor of the newly released journal article "Mobile Broadband, Poverty, and Labor Outcomes in Tanzania," which has been published in the World Bank Economic Review.
              MPP Student Shines During Internship at the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
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              MPP Student Shines During Internship at the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

              by Clare Maus
              February 21
              Temple's Master of Public Policy (MPP) program requires all students to complete a public policy internship before graduation. Internships allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom, gain experience in the public policy field, and expand their professional network.  Current MPP student Luke Tomczuk interns at the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities. This office ensures that Philadelphia is accessible to everyone through advocacy and education. During his time at the office, Luke has attended White House briefings, engaged with the US Access Board...
              MPP Alum Named Governor Shapiro’s Director of External Affairs
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              MPP Alum Named Governor Shapiro’s Director of External Affairs

              by Clare Maus
              February 21
              Temple MPP alum Amanda Warren was recently named as Governor Shapiro's Director of External Affairs. Warren previously served as the Executive Director of the Shapiro Davis Inauguration and was the Finance Director on the Shapiro for Pennsylvania campaign. Congratulations, Amanda!   Temple University's Master of Public Policy trains you to develop and evaluate government programs and activities. This twelve course professional degree program prepares graduates for careers in the public, non-profit or private sector. You can learn more about the program on our website, or...
              What are Civil Service Jobs?
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              What are Civil Service Jobs?

              by Clare Maus
              February 21
              Many MPP alumni graduate and go on to seek jobs in the public sector across the local, state, and federal levels. Some jobs are classified as "civil service" jobs whereas others are called "non civil service" jobs. We spoke to MPP Advisor Dr. Joesph McLaughlin to clarify the difference between these two types of jobs.  When applying for open positions in the federal, state, or local governments, you should understand whether the positions are civil service or non-civil-service (sometimes described as "exempt"). Civil service jobs often require applicants to score well on a...
              Professor Michael Leeds quoted in KYW, Axios and Forbes media outlets on Super Bowl LVII
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              Professor Michael Leeds quoted in KYW, Axios and Forbes media outlets on Super Bowl LVII

              by Economics Department
              February 16
              Professor Michael Leeds was quoted in various media outlets regarding Super Bowl LVII. KYW-Newsradio; "Super Bowl LVII a boost to Philly economy? Maybe, maybe not", Axios and Forbes; "The Super Bowl Doesn't Always Produce Super-Sized Revenues For Local Taxpayers regarding the impact of the Philadelphia Eagles' recent playoff run on the Philadelphia economy."
              Temple introduces new porn studies course to expand its sexuality education
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              Temple introduces new porn studies course to expand its sexuality education

              February 14
              Sex is everywhere these days, especially in the digital space, so it may not come as a surprise to learn that pornography consumption has become increasingly prevalent
              Temple professor discovers 5,000-year-old silver jewelry in Oman
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              Temple professor discovers 5,000-year-old silver jewelry in Oman

              February 07
              "No one has ever found anything like this before," said Professor Kimberly Williams, on the discovery of a rare silver ring she excavated from a tomb in Oman. 
              ‘The Philadelphia economy was not built on the sale of championship T-shirts’
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              ‘The Philadelphia economy was not built on the sale of championship T-shirts’

              February 01
              When it comes to sports, the last few months have been pretty good to the city of Philadelphia. 
              MPP Advisor Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer Article
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              MPP Advisor Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer Article

              by Clare Maus
              January 26
              Dr. Joseph McLaughlin was recently featured in an Inquirer article about how crime in Philadelphia is shaping the mayoral election. Dr. McLaughlin, a former advisor to two previous mayors, offers advice on how candidates can speak about crime during the campaign without alienating potential voters. He previously taught in the Master of Public Policy program and currently provides career advising support for students.  Temple University's Master of Public Policy trains you to develop and evaluate government programs and activities. This twelve-course professional degree...
              Temple’s Master of Public Policy Program Hosts a Conversation on the Intersection of Voting Rights and Racial Equity
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              Temple’s Master of Public Policy Program Hosts a Conversation on the Intersection of Voting Rights and Racial Equity

              by Clare Maus
              January 26
              Temple's Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program welcomed expert panelists to be a part of a discussion about the intersection of racial equity and voting rights on January 24th, 2023. The conversation focused on ways that race has historically impacted voting rights and how we continue to see its impact today. In addition, the all-women panel spoke about the joys and challenges of being a woman working in the political world.  Clare Maus and Marlena Rodrigues, two current MPP students, moderated the event and guided the panelists' conversation. The MPP students were joined by...
              MPP Student Selected to Pew’s Emerging Leaders Corps
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              MPP Student Selected to Pew’s Emerging Leaders Corps

              by Clare Maus
              January 26
              Congratulations to current MPP student Jesse Herrmann on being selected to join the Pew Charitable Trusts' Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative's (PRPI) Emerging Leaders Corps. Through this initiative, Pew hopes to launch and support Philadelphia's next generation of leaders. This eight-week initiative teaches participants additional skills to represent their communities in elected and/or civic leadership roles in years to come. Congrats, Jesse! Temple University's Master of Public Policy trains you to develop and evaluate government programs and activities. This twelve...
              Najaa Rogers Presents Research Questions and Findings
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              Najaa Rogers Presents Research Questions and Findings

              by Department of Africology and African American Studies
              January 25
              On October 24, 2022, Africology & African American Studies Doctoral Student Najaa Rogers, MA, shared her dissertation research questions and findings with fellow graduate students and faculty during a Nommo session. Najaa's topic, "Education for Mental Liberation and Decolonization: Afrocentric Schools," generated a lively scholarly discussion about the political and cultural relevance of Afrocentric education for Black children. Najaa Rogers is expected to defend her dissertation in the next few months. We wish her all the very best!
              Philadelphia Angolan Community Celebrates 47th Anniversary of Angola's Independence

              Philadelphia Angolan Community Celebrates 47th Anniversary of Angola's Independence

              by Department of Africology and African American Studies
              January 25
              On November 11, 2022, the Department of Africology & African American Studies hosted the Philadelphia Angolan Community's celebration of Angola's 47th independence anniversary. Very informative information was shared with the audience regarding the Angolan struggle to finally achieve independence from Portugal in 1975. One of DAAAS's former students, Dr. Tarik Richardson, additionally shared valuable information about Angola's ancient history. Then, a typical Angolan meal was shared; it was delicious!
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