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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...
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.