@TempleEpps

Acting President and Professor of Law at Temple University

 Philadelphia, PA
Joined August 2016
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As I continue to embrace my role as Acting President, I aim to make this account a chronicle of our collective journey. Looking forward to engaging and sharing more with you all. Onwards, Owls! 🦉
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Big moves for TU! Temple University placed No. 89 in the latest “Best Colleges” @usnews ranking of National Universities. This marks the highest ranking ever for the university and the first time Temple has been included in the top 100. news.temple.edu/news/2023-09…

Temple makes big move in US News “Best Colleges“ ranking following revisions to methodology

The ranking represents the university’s highest-ever placement and first time in the top 100; it comes after US News adapted its methodology to place greater emphasis on outcome measures such as...

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Calling all Owls! Check out an important message from @templeepps 📢 You're invited to join fellow @templeuniv friends and family to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend, October 2-8, 2023. Visit homecoming.temple.edu to learn more and register 🍒🦉 #TempleHC23
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JoAnne Epps retweeted
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We will never forget 🇺🇸
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Welcome back to campus, Owls! Happy first day of classes 🦉🍒
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Welcome to the family, new students! Dream big, meet new people and explore different opportunities as you embark on your Temple journey. #TUWelcome
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To our new and returning students and families, have a great move-in week #TUWelcome
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An evening to remember. I was honored to attend Temple Night at the @Phillies and throw out the first pitch. Thank you to @TempleCheer, Hooter and everyone who attended for the support.
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There’s still time to sign up for @TempleUniv night at @Phillies on August 21 🦉⚾️ President Epps has been practicing with @TempleCampusRec for her first pitch that night! @TempleEpps will be there! Will you? alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alum…
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I recently joined Attorney General Merrick Garland, @PPDCommish, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of PA Jacqueline Romero, Captain Michael Goodson and the community at the @PPD22Dist to celebrate National Night Out, an annual police and community event
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The Temple Made tradition continues. Introducing the new owl mark created by Owls, for Owls 🍒
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Last Thursday, we held our Summer Quarterly honoring “inspirational trailblazers” including the new United States Attorney for the Eastern District and a former Commonwealth Judge that celebrated a historic birthday. Read more via @PhillyTrib: phillytrib.com/news/local_ne…

JoAnne A. Epps gives keynote speech at Philadelphia Bar Association Summer Quarterly

The Philadelphia Bar Association held their summer quarterly Thursday night, honoring “inspirational trailblazers” in their company, including the new United States Attorney for the Eastern District...

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Tune in #Temple2027! Recent grads drop gems for incoming students. One thing about Owls, they are wise:

How to Thrive in College

Advice to new students from recent grads.

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Congratulations to #TempleMed's @AJGTempleSurg, who has been elected to serve as vice chair of the @AmBdSurg! 👏 “I look forward to working even more closely with my esteemed colleagues to continually improve surgical training and lifelong learning.” fal.cn/3zEyO

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Happy Fourth of July from the Temple Owls!
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Our dedication to access, diversity and inclusivity access remains unshaken news.temple.edu/announcement…

Supreme Court decision

Dear Members of the Temple Community, The pendency of the recent Supreme Court decision in two cases regarding affirmative action caused institutions of higher education across the country to examine...

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Join @TempleEpps in advocating for Temple University's future by urging your Pennsylvania legislator to support our crucial $169M state funding. youtube.com/watch?v=OJeVuC6W…
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Happy to congratulate the Women's Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (WNLI) which recently asked the IRS to require non-profits to identify board diversity on annual Form 990
Coalition for Nonprofit Board Diversity Disclosure@NPBrdDiversity22 Jun 2023
Join the coalition and add your name to the open letter to the IRS. wnli.org/coalition-4-nonprof…

The Coalition for Nonprofit Board Diversity Disclosure - WNLI.org

The Coalition for Nonprofit Board Diversity Disclosure Diversity is a commonly accepted standard of good governance, but the largest public charities are still dominated by white men and that...

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We mourn the loss of Charles L. Blockson, curator emeritus of the Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple. His collection, one of the most prestigious in the U.S., will continue to inspire countless students, scholars, and communities. news.temple.edu/news/2023-06…

Remembering Charles L. Blockson

The curator emeritus of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University is remembered for his passion for collecting items related to the global Black experience.

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Recognizing Juneteenth, we celebrate not just a moment in history, but the enduring spirit of resilience and community. Let's honor this day by showing kindness to our neighbors, striving for justice, and serving each other with empathy. Together, we build a better tomorrow.
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