Temple University

Temple University is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation at the... Wikipedia

• Former names:  The Baptist Temple (1884-1888), The Temple College of Philadelphia (1888-1907), Philadelphia Dental College (1863-1907), Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women (1910-1958), Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (1963-1998)
• Motto:  Perseverantia Vincit (Latin)
• Motto (English):  "Perseverance Conquers"
• Type:  Public state-related research university
• Established:  May 12, 1888 (official date it was chartered, institution roots began 1884 with church classes)
• Founder:  Russell Conwell
• Academic affiliations:  CUMU, GCU, ORAU, USU, Space-grant
• Endowment:  $839 million (2023)
• Chancellor:  Richard M. Englert (honorary)
• President:  John Fry
• Provost:  Gregory Mandel
• Academic staff:  1,327 part-time, 2,125 full-time (fall 2024)
• Administrative staff:  3,805 (fall 2024)
• Students:  30,005 (fall 2024)
• Undergraduates:  21,747 (fall 2024)
• Postgraduates:  8,258 (fall 2024)
• Campus:  Large city
• Colors:  Cherry and white
• Mascot:  Hooter T. Owl, Stella (live great horned owl)
• Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – The American, Philadelphia Big 5, City 6
• Website:  temple.edu
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo