Executive Office of the President Ann Weaver Hart
Welcome to the Office of the President
Welcome to Temple University, an institution of profound accomplishment, relevance and promise. Temple epitomizes what it means to be an urban public research university: creating knowledge, improving lives and serving the community.
Our campus lives side-by-side with Philadelphia. Walk along Broad Street and you can’t miss the energy of a major city. But stroll along scenic Liacouras Walk and you can’t miss the ambience of a college campus.
Temple’s advancements in academics, research, faculty recruitment and residential campus life are being noticed nationwide. We are in an exciting period of tremendous transformation. Visit our campuses and see for yourself, and please feel free to contact me with your comments and questions.
Ann Weaver Hart
President
Ann Weaver Hart
President hart in the news
Dr. Hart Announces New Scholarship Program for Philadelphia School District Students
Temple and the School District of Philadelphia are partnering in a new scholarship program that will give Philadelphia students access to a world-class higher education at Temple University. Starting in fall 2009, Temple will select four talented and motivated Philadelphia high school students with demonstrated financial need to be Temple University Philadelphia Scholars, who will receive free tuition and fees to attend Temple.
Temple Inaugurates Day of Rememberance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
As part of Temple’s continuing commitment to community service, President Hart has inaugurated a new tradition that will mark the beginning of each spring semester. In January, Temple held its first all-university day of service and remembrance in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities included community mentoring and service outings, film screenings, and facilitated discussions on a range of cultural issues. Dr. Hart was one of several members of the Temple community who offered remarks during a poignant memorial service attended by hundreds of staff, students and members of the community to culminate the day.
President Hart Visits Asia to Expand Temple's Presence Abroad
President Hart recently led a delegation of Temple representatives on a two-week trip to China, Taiwan and Japan to highlight and expand the university’s growing presence in Asia. During the trip she celebrated graduation with the latest class of master of law students in Temple’s prominent Rule of Law program in Beijing, signed educational articulation agreements for science education with presidents of five leading Taiwanese universities and celebrated the 25th anniversary of Temple University Japan at the US Ambassador’s residence in Tokyo.
Temple Launches First Comprehensive Campaign
Launched publicly on October 5, Temple University's Access to Excellence campaign will build a stronger culture of philanthropy across the university community that will sustain Temple for years to come. The initiatve aims to raise $350 million for five key priorities: maintaining affordability and expanding access for students; attracting and retaining the most talented scholars; creating outstanding campus environments for teaching and learning; expanding the research enterprise; and continuing Temple’s powerful role in the community and throughout the region.
Dr. Hart Announces New Employee Home Ownership Program
In October, President Hart announced the university’s new Employee Home Ownership Program, which provides financial help for faculty and staff who purchase a home in the communities surrounding the Main Campus and Health Sciences Center in North Philadelphia.
President's Passport Program Encourages Study Abroad
To help Temple students pursue personal and intellectual growth through international experiences, President Hart and her husband, Randy, have established a scholarship intended to support the cost of passport fees for Temple undergraduate students who plan to study abroad.
President Hart's Vision for Temple University
During her March 2006 inaugural address, President Hart pledged greater attention to academic excellence, community service, international study and the environment.
