Temple University has named Richard Englert, its former president and current chancellor, as the interim president after the recent death of acting president JoAnne Epps.
at a memorial event, after which the"acting" designation was removed from her title in recognition of her contributions during her brief tenure. The following day saw an outpouring of affection on the university’s campus where flags were flown at half-staff and dozens gathered to remember her.Temple’s first Black president
who had led the 33,600-student university since July 2021. His resignation in March came shortly before a no-confidence vote by the faculty union, with members citing concerns over falling enrollment, financial issues and labor disputes. Following her predecessor’s tumultuous tenure, Epps had vowed to focus on enrollment as well as safety amid an uptick in crime near the north Philadelphia campus. She told The Philadelphia Inquirer, which reported enrollment was down 14% since 2019, that she believed she was selected in part for her ability to"calm waters."
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