Temple University Alumni Association

For Leonore F. Carpenter, LAW ’00, advocacy and education have gone hand in hand throughout her career.

Now a professor at Rutgers Law School, Leonore continues to empower the next generation of legal professionals through her teaching, scholarship, and commitment to public interest law. Prior to joining Rutgers, she spent 14 years on the faculty at Temple Law and served as Legal Director of Equality Advocates Pennsylvania, advancing legal services, education, and policy reform for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians.

Through her work in the classroom and beyond, Leonore has dedicated her career to expanding opportunity, supporting underserved communities, and helping future lawyers find their voice.

This , we're proud to celebrate Leonore and the impact she's making through law, education, and advocacy.

DMV Owls, the time is NOW 🦉⚾

Last chance to register for Owls at the Ballpark on Wednesday, June 24!

Get ready for a night of great food, baseball and Temple pride—plus swag and all-inclusive food & drinks.

Spots are limited—secure yours before it’s too late! https://bit.ly/47gYke3

If you love good music, good food, and even better people, For the Culture is where you need to be this Juneteenth weekend.

A curated social experience by TU alumna Candice Moore, blending the energy of a classic kickback with the polish of a premium night out.

Grab your ticket, bring your people, and meet us in Fishtown. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e4sBzc

Celebrate Juneteenth, community, and Temple pride at TUBAA’s Juneteenth Family Field Day! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3SlkiYt. Bring your loved ones for music, games, food, and a powerful talk from Professor Timothy Welbeck.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 12–3 PM
📍 STAR Complex, Temple University

Let’s honor our history and reconnect with fellow alumni.

For more than 15 years, Tim McKinney, TFM ’08, MSW ’14, has worked to create spaces where young people can thrive.

As the School District of Philadelphia's first LGBTQIA+ Student Supports Manager, Tim works to help students feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout their educational journey. Previously, he served as LGBTQ+ Resource and Program Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, where he helped create mentoring and support opportunities for young people across the region.

This , we're proud to celebrate Tim and the positive impact he's making across Philadelphia!

The Temple University Young Alumni Association is taking over the courts! 🏓🦉
Join us for our first-ever Pickleball Takeover on June 20 at Bounce Pickleball. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4dKGELr. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, we’ve got a spot for you.All equipment provided. Let’s play, Owls!

Seth Herzon's (CST ’02) path wasn’t always clear. It wasn’t until a Temple professor took him under his wing and challenged Seth to realize his potential. Now he’s giving back. Read more about Seth here 🔗

One Professor Changed His Life. Now This Owl Is Giving Back. Today, Seth Herzon, CST ’02, is an organic chemist on the faculty at Yale University, but his path wasn’t always clear to him. In fact, he struggled so much in school as a teen that he nearly didn’t attend college. It wasn’t until one Temple professor took him under his wing and challenged S...

Being Temple Made means creating opportunities for others to connect, grow, and feel empowered to be themselves.

For Fantasia May, CLA ’15, that commitment can be seen through their work as a Service Coordinator at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and the communities they've built through Good Vibes Philly and ArtLOVE Philly, spaces centered on creativity, connection, and belonging.

Most recently, Fantasia returned to Temple as the alumni speaker for the Lavender Ceremony, inspiring the next generation of LGBTQIA+ graduates as they begin their own journeys.

This , we're proud to celebrate Fantasia and the positive impact they're making throughout Philadelphia.

Happy Pride Month from the TUAA! ❤️

Throughout the year, we have the privilege of sharing the stories of alumni from all walks of life, and we're proud to celebrate the many experiences, identities, and perspectives that make our alumni community so special.

As we recognize Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ alumni and the many ways they continue to strengthen the Temple community through their leadership, service, creativity, and impact.

❤️ Read more alumni stories on Temple Beyond: https://bit.ly/3LrBaGK