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Temple University invites all alumni, students, staff, faculty and their families to participate in a weeklong series of events for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023, which will be held from Monday, Oct. 2, to Sunday, Oct. 8. The main event is the football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, when the Owls will take on the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners, preceded by

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.

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Temple University's Acting President JoAnne A. Epps fell ill on stage during an institution-related memorial service, and was later pronounced dead Sept. 19. 

The passing of Temple President JoAnne A. Epps brought members of the media and the community together in remembrance of her contributions to the university and beyond. Journalists, government officials and the Temple community shared messages of love and respect for Epps through social media channels and in the news. Friends and colleagues expressed heartfelt messages

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of the president.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple University acting president JoAnne A.

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.