Abstract
This article provides a brief history of the formation of Temple College in the late 19th century and its official recognition as a university during the early years of the 20th century. The institution evolved from very humble origins of private tutoring sessions in a Baptist pastor’s office. In only a few decades, the institution attracted faculty with reputable academic credentials, offered undergraduate degrees in practical and scholarly fields, and provided graduate and professional education to men and women of the working class, various racial and national heritages, and wealthy families. Despite numerous obstacles, Temple’s founder, Russell Conwell, turned his dream into reality by providing a viable postsecondary educational opportunity to the residents of Philadelphia and beyond.
Recommended Citation
Lovik, Eric G.
(2005)
"Temple: The Story of an Urban University,"
Essays in Education: Vol. 15:
Iss.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://openriver.winona.edu/eie/vol15/iss1/9
Unique Identifier
WSUEIE2005FAlovik
