From Anthropology to Political Science to Religion and beyond, the Center for the Humanities at Temple (CHAT) fosters the academic study of human society and culture. In this space, we’ll tell the stories of our distinguished Humanities students, alumni and professors as well as highlight exciting CHAT events. Contact us today if you’d like to have your Humanities education story told. We’re eager to share it!  Keep reading below to catch up on all the latest happenings at CHAT and learn why you should get involved with the center.

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Africology and African American Studies

CLA Promotes Diversity and Anti-Bias

by Richard Deeg
October 28
This past year has seen race and racial inequality return as hot topics of national debate and contention. The problems currently receiving heightened attention are not new, b...

Meryl Lumba Wins CHAT Fellowship

by Center for the Humanities
July 29
Congratulations to Philosophy graduate student Meryl Lumba for winning a 2020-21 CHAT Advanced Graduate Fellowship Award! Meryl will be working on her dissertation entitled "H...
Center for the Humanities at Temple

For Doctoral Students, Academia Is Just One of Many Career Options

by Nick Santangelo
March 15
By: Nick Santangelo How do you go from getting an advanced education to getting a job? For many doctoral students, the most obvious answer is to look for tenure-track faculty ...

In CHAT Talk, Guest Professor Highlights the Hidden Cost of White-Focused Urban Planning

by Nick Santangelo
September 19
By: Nick Santangelo The College of Liberal Arts and Temple University as a whole pride themselves on their location within Philadelphia, a vibrant and growing city with the si...