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Presidential Investiture

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Investiture
President John A. Fry
April 3–4, 2025
Temple University Main Campus

You are invited to celebrate Temple University and the investiture of John A. Fry as our 15th president on Friday, April 4.

Innovation with Impact

Please join us on April 3 and 4 for a series of events showcasing Temple’s global contributions through scholarship, research, creative works and service. From cutting-edge research and community partnerships to the arts and entrepreneurial endeavors, Temple is driving innovation on campus, in Philadelphia and beyond.

These events, along with the investiture ceremony, will be held during the week of Temple Made Days, an annual celebration of Temple pride and spirit.

Please refer to this website regularly as more details will be added. For more information, please email .

Event Information

Innovation with Impact

Be a part of a dynamic celebration of Temple University’s ingenuity, resilience and far-reaching contributions to society.

Thursday, April 3

Afternoon sessions

  • Innovations in Research and Teaching
  • Arts and Innovation Showcase

Friday, April 4

Morning sessions

  • Lightning Round Talks
  • Fireside Chat

Investiture

Friday, April 4

The investiture ceremony will honor the university’s legacy, mission and community, embrace our shared vision for the future, and install John A. Fry as Temple’s 15th president.

2:00 PM
Temple Performing Arts Center
1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122

Temple Made Days

Monday, March 31–Saturday, April 5, 2025

  • Third Annual Scholarship Reception (invitation only)
  • Cherry and White Networking Night
  • Honoree Celebration (invitation only)
  • Alumni Leadership Summit (invitation only)
  • Temple Made Fest

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Innovation with Impact

Details to be provided.

Innovations in Research and Teaching
Arts and Innovation Showcase

Friday, April 4, 2025

Innovation with Impact

Details to be provided.

Lighting Round Talks
Fireside Chat

Investiture
The investiture ceremony will honor the university’s legacy, mission and community; embrace our shared vision for the future; and install John A. Fry as Temple’s 15th president.

     2:00 PM
     Temple Performing Arts Center
     1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122

Student Event

     3:00 PM
     Details to be provided.

Monday, March 31–Saturday, April 5, 2025

Temple Made Days

Third Annual Scholarship Reception (invitation only)
Cherry and White Networking Night
Honoree Celebration (invitation only)
Alumni Leadership Summit (invitation only)
Temple Made Fest

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Innovation with Impact

Details to be provided.

Innovations in Research and Teaching
Arts and Innovation Showcase

Friday, April 4, 2025

Innovation with Impact

Details to be provided.

Lighting Round Talks
Fireside Chat

Investiture
The investiture ceremony will honor the university’s legacy, mission and community; embrace our shared vision for the future; and install John A. Fry as Temple’s 15th president.

     2:00 PM
     Temple Performing Arts Center
     1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122

Student Event

     3:00 PM
     Details to be provided.

Monday, March 31–Saturday, April 5, 2025

Temple Made Days

Third Annual Scholarship Reception (invitation only)
Cherry and White Networking Night
Honoree Celebration (invitation only)
Alumni Leadership Summit (invitation only)
Temple Made Fest

Friday, April 4, 2025

Student Event

     3:00 PM
     Details to be provided.

Monday, March 31–Saturday, April 5, 2025

Temple Made Days

  • Third Annual Scholarship Reception (invitation only)
  • Cherry and White Networking Night
  • Honoree Celebration (invitation only)
  • Alumni Leadership Summit (invitation only)
  • Temple Made Fest
Thursday, April 3

Innovation with Impact

     Details to be provided.

  • Innovations in Research and Teaching
  • Arts and Innovation Showcase
Friday, April 4

Innovation with Impact

       Details to be provided.

  • Lightning Round Talks
  • Fireside Chat

Investiture
The investiture ceremony will honor the university’s legacy, mission and community; embrace our shared vision for the future; and install John A. Fry as Temple’s 15th president.

     2:00 PM
     Temple Performing Arts Center
     1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122

Student Event

     3:00 PM
     Details to be provided.

Monday, March 31–Saturday, April 5, 2025

Temple Made Days

  • Third Annual Scholarship Reception (invitation only)
  • Cherry and White Networking Night
  • Honoree Celebration (invitation only)
  • Alumni Leadership Summit (invitation only)
  • Temple Made Fest