Page 11 - Joanne Epps News Today

Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after collapsing at a memorial service at the university.

The acting president collapsed while speaking at a university memorial event.

Epps was a former Temple law school dean and provost. She had spent over three decades at Temple before being designated as Acting President

Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service.

Temple University Acting President JoAnne Epps died suddenly Tuesday afternoon after falling ill during a university memorial service, the school said in a statement.

Temple University Acting President JoAnne Epps appeared to have suffered a “sudden episode during the event.”

Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after falling ill on stage during a memorial service.

Temple University's acting president JoAnne Epps died unexpectedly Tuesday during a university event, as officials called her loss a "gut punch." Epps was 72 years old.

The leader of Temple University suddenly died Tuesday after falling ill at a memorial service, officials at the Philadelphia school said.

The Editorial Board offers condolences to Acting President JoAnne Epps’ family and the Temple community and reflects on her impact at the university.