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Johanna Jarcho awarded $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Johanna Jarcho, has been awarded a grant for over $3.7 million from the National Institute of...
Internal Affairs Investigates Philly PD Response to Columbus Statue Clashes
By NBC10 Staff
The Internal Affairs Division is investigating the police response to a group of armed men who defended South Philadelphia's Christopher Columbus...
Fishtown Police Must Repair Neighborhood Relations
By Andrew Knips and Kendall LaParo
Fishtown residents call on police to make amends with the community following police support of armed white men.
The Psychology of Why It's Hard to Accept a Pandemic
By Bethany Ao
CLA Psychology Professor Thomas F. "Tim" Shipley explains why people are finding the pandemic to be so "disconcerting."
Coronavirus Conversation Bubbles Are Threatening Our Humanity
By Elizabeth Wellington
CLA Sociology Professor Dustin Kidd says, "the more privileged you are, the more important it is to move beyond the bubble."
Temple Part of Global Study Linking Coronavirus to Smell Loss
By John George
Temple University scientists are part of the group researching coronavirus and smell loss.
High-Income Philadelphians Tested for COVID-19 Far More Than Low-Income Residents
By Alfred Lubrano
“These numbers are deeply disturbing, but not surprising,” says Judith Levine, director Temple University's Public Policy Lab.
Blue Viper featured in the New York Times
By Shane Ross
The popular Philadelphia band, Blue Viper, was mentioned in the NY Times article about the underground rock scene reemrging throughout the country...
Study: More Stringent Regulations Are Reducing Philly Tobacco Retailers
By John Kopp
Temple University researchers were part of a study that found fewer tobacco retailers operating in the city after new regulations.
Philadelphians Reflect on First Jobs Leading to Long, Impactful Careers
By Brandon T. Harden
“First jobs, and often second and third jobs, build your confidence,” Temple University Public Policy Lab Director Judith Levine.
How Play Is Making a Comeback in Kindergarten Schools
By Jackie Mader
“Play is not divorced of learning,” says Temple University Psychology Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.
Netflix's New Show Explores the 'Ultimate Mystery' of Child Development
By Chris Harnick
Will Netflix's Babies be your next docu-series obsession?
The Outsize Influence of Your Middle-School Friends
By Lydia Denworth
Temple University Psychology Professor Laurence Steinberg looks at the role of friends in risk-taking behavior.
Dr. Thomas Botzman Named 13th President of the University of Mount Union
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas Botzman, president of Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania, has been named the...
Urban Thinkscape - You Oughta Know
Regular conversations between parents and their kids is key for a child's development.