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The 125-Year Story of Temple University: A New Book Documents the School's Achievements in Philadelphia and Around the World

By Windsor Johnston

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The 125-Year Story of Temple University: A New Book Documents the School's Achievements in Philadelphia and Around the World

Philadelphia, PA – One out of every eight college graduates in the Philadelphia area has at least one degree from Temple University. And, there are more than 285,000 Temple alumni living in 50 states and over 140 countries. WRTI's Windsor Johnston speaks with noted historian and Temple History Professor James Hilty about his new book, Temple University: 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World, which chronicles the university's achievements as a leading academic institution.