Temple University

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

  • Former names:  The Temple College of Philadelphia (1888–1907)
  • Motto:  Perseverantia Vincit (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Perseverance Conquers"
  • Type:  Public state-related research university
  • Established:  1884
  • Founder:  Russell Conwell
  • Academic affiliations:  CUMU, GCU, ORAU, USU, Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $778 million (2022)
  • Chancellor:  Richard M. Englert (Honorary)
  • President:  Richard M. Englert (acting)
  • Provost:  Gregory Mandel
  • Academic staff:  1,487 part-time, 2,271 full-time (Fall 2020)
  • Administrative staff:  4,471 (Fall 2020)
  • Students:  37,365 (Fall 2020)
  • Undergraduates:  27,307 (Fall 2020)
  • Postgraduates:  10,058 (Fall 2020)
  • Campus:  Large city
  • Colors:  Cherry and white
  • Mascot:  Hooter T. Owl, Stella (live owl)
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – The American, Philadelphia Big 5, City 6
  • Website:  temple.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo