Hunderds gather in vigil for acting Temple Univeristy president JoAnne Epps
An enormous crowd gathered at Temple University’s Bell Tower for a vigil to honor and remember the life of the university’s interim president, JoAnne Epps.
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An enormous crowd gathered at Temple University’s Bell Tower for a vigil to honor and remember the life of the university’s interim president, JoAnne Epps.
Hundreds of students, faculty and community members gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of the president.
At a heartfelt gathering bathed in sunlight, members of Temple University's tight-knit community —including family, friends and elected officials—gathered at the iconic Bell Tower on Wednesday afternoon to pay tribute to President JoAnne A. Epps.Epps, who died suddenly on Sept. 19, is being remembered as a beloved leader who truly cared for others. Appointed acting president
JoAnne Epps served as Temple’s law school dean before becoming the first Black woman to lead the university.
Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after falling ill on stage during a memorial service.