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Lifetime Connection Inspires Legacy Gift

Janet Yamron’s relationship with the university started more than 70 years ago and blossomed into a career that she says has “been so full because of the people I’ve met and the lessons I’ve learned at Temple.”

Temple Faculty Member Gives Back

Rebecca Alpert, PhD, spent her career at Temple. While she is retiring in July 2022, students will continue to benefit from her support, thanks to a gift in her will.

Solving the Tuition Puzzle

"How am I going to finance this?" When Jibreel Murray, Class of 2020, received acceptance letters from Temple University, La Salle, St. Joseph's, Cabrini and the University of San Francisco in 2016, that's the question that hit him the hardest. That needling, persistent and unanswered "how?" quickly turned Jibreel's most exciting personal milestone into what he called the most stressful time of his life.

Albert Brown, CST '64

When the time came for Albert Brown '64 to choose a college, he realized his options were few. While in high school, "sports and girls took precedence over studies," he says. At home, his family was struggling financially.

Estelle R. Alexander, CLA '69 and Gerson J. Alexander, CLA '65

We believe that our formative years in Philadelphia — spent at Temple and Girls' and Central High Schools, respectively - provided us with the skills, tools and knowledge that have guided us throughout our lives. Our experiences at Temple offered us opportunities that we would not have had otherwise, and which enrich our lives to this day. That's why we give to Temple — so that others can have the opportunities and experiences this great university affords.

Tony McIntyre, FOX '80

His brother, Michael McIntyre '74, is an Owl who holds a degree in business administration from Temple's MBA program and has served as assistant director of admissions. His sister-in-law Patti McIntyre '74, another Owl, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling and psychology. She has served as assistant dean of student affairs.

Scholarship Helps First-Generation Student Cross the Finish Line

In her last semester at Temple, Melony B., Eng ’20, wasn’t sure if she would be able to find enough money to cover the rest of her tuition, let alone living expenses. See how a scholarship helped her in the final stretch.

Q&A With Susan Makurath

Alumna Susan Makurath credits her time at Temple with her success in life. Learn more about the impact Temple made on her and why she decided to pay it forward with a legacy gift.

Finding the Reward in Giving Back

Mary Sewatsky was able to achieve her dreams thanks to a little help from a scholarship. Now, she and her husband are paying it forward to future students.

Gifts Aim to Transform Lives of Students

Chuck Gupta says his time at Temple was life changing. His experience convinced him to plan gifts that will make all the difference for future Owls.

Jerry Collincini, EDU '74

A lifelong Owls supporter, Collincini is retired from his positions as Parks and Recreation Director in Manalapan, New Jersey, and adjunct professor at nearby Rutgers University.

Johanna DeStefano

Ralph DeStefano '65 grew up in a tough Philly neighborhood. After high school, he served in the Army and then joined the Philadelphia Police Force, later working the 4-to-midnight shift so he could be a day student at Temple.

Robert Roberts, EDU '54

If you ask him about including Temple in your estate plans, Robert M. Roberts '54 will answer with enthusiasm. "Go ahead and do it," he says. "It's really important!"

Self-Starter Elyse Ruth (CLA ’71) Creates Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students

When Elyse Ruth was a junior at Temple in 1969, she studied abroad at the London School of Economics. Because no financial aid was available, she had to find alternate means of funding her studies, including a job in a pub.

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