Temple University

**Who We Are** Founded as a night school by Russell Conwell in 1884, Temple University has evolved into an international powerhouse in higher education and a top research institution with over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Philadelphia’s public university, Temple provides [an unparalleled value](https://admissions.temple.edu/academics) to families in the region and serves as an essential resource to the surrounding community. Learn about just a few things that make Temple the home of limitless potential and endless opportunity by clicking and dragging through the tabs below. **What We Believe** **What We Believe** **Opportunity. Engagement. Discovery.** Temple University educates a vibrant student body and creates new knowledge through innovative teaching, research and other creative endeavors. Our urban setting provides transformative opportunities for engaged scholarship; experiential learning; and discovery of self, others and the world. We open our doors to a diverse community of learners and scholars who strive to make the possible real. We are committed to the ideals upon which Temple was founded. - Providing access to an excellent, affordable higher education that prepares students for careers, further learning and active citizenship. - Creating a collaborative community of outstanding faculty and staff who foster inclusion and encourage the aspirations of Temple students. - Promoting service and engagement throughout Philadelphia, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world.