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Monument to Dinah created by Karyn Olivier
April 22, 2024

Tyler Professor of Sculpture Creates Monument at Stenton Museum

Author: Jordan Cameron

In 2019, Tyler Professor of Sculpture Karyn Olivier was selected from three finalists to create a monument to Dinah, a Black woman remembered by history for saving Stenton—a colonial-era mansion, now a museum at 4601 N. 18th St. in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood—from destruction during the Revolutionary War. Though records of her life are sparse, and no images or likenesses of her exist, Stenton staff began researching to learn more about Dinah in preparation for the monument. She was an enslaved woman at Stenton, who asked for her freedom and was emancipated on April 15, 1776, remaining as a paid caretaker.  Read More

Two clear glass discs against a white background
April 15, 2024

Meet Natali Rodrigues, Laurie Wagman Artist-in-Residence at Tyler

Author: Jordan Cameron

Natali Rodrigues is a glass artist and the spring 2024 Laurie Wagman Artist-in-Residence at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. During her time at Tyler, she has created a body of work that will be on view at AUTOMAT in an exhibition curated by Tyler alum and Associate Professor Brynn Hurlstone (MFA ’23) titled A Sliver of the Moon / A Single Branch of Flowering Plum. “Each of the objects in the exhibition is an investigation of ceaseless change using mitosis as a metaphor, symbol, and/or method of production,” Rodrigues described in an artist statement. “The exhibition invites viewers to experience "a world of refraction, distillation, excessive textural noise, and quiet, blessed quiet, amongst the frenzied dance of life.”  Read More

herb garden photo
April 12, 2024

One-Year Horticultural Therapy Certificate

Author: Gracie A. Laychock

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Thorough hands-training, this certificate introduces students to a variety of horticulture therapy skills. The program meets horticultural therapy requirements by the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) for becoming a Registered Horticultural Therapist. Students complete projects to develop skills in HT programming, activities, grant writing, budgeting, marketing, research, and interdisciplinary approaches to health care. Read More

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April 10, 2024

Tyler Faculty Take a Lead in Climate Action

Author: Wanda Motley Odom

For the last two years, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Rob Kuper has been diligently working with fellow faculty members to organize around the topic of climate change, particularly how institutions such as Temple University can reduce their use of fossil fuels.On April 18, Kuper will combine his efforts with other proponents of decarbonization at Temple for a community conversation, “Your Role in Decarbonizing Temple,” about innovative solutions to promote the use of renewable energy and make the university’s energy infrastructure less reliant upon fossil fuels. Read More

Left to Right: Stephanie Chace, Associate Director of Planning and Design, HSC Campus, Temple University; Aaron Bell (BArch ’11), Senior Associate, Architect, Strada LLC; Sarah Sterchak, Architectural Designer, Strada LLC; Christopher Kenney, Principal, Strada LLC; J. Todd Abrams, PhD, Executive Director, Innovation Nest
April 3, 2024

Back to the Nest: Tyler Architecture Alum’s Career Journey Comes Full Circle

Author: Alina Ladyzhensky

Tyler Architecture alum Aaron Bell (BArch ’11) has worked on a wide range of projects throughout his career– from a food hall in Nashville to a historic bank building-turned-hotel in Pittsburgh. But two recently completed projects have stood out for bringing his professional journey uniquely full circle: Bell had the opportunity to work on iNest, a new Temple University innovation center, in addition to serving as project architect for The Battery, a mixed-used complex that repurposed the very same structure that Bell studied for his thesis work at Tyler. Read More

March 26, 2024

Temple Rome Expands Rich History with Campus Move

Author: Wanda Motley Odom

Temple's Rome Campus is relocating to Piazza di Spagna, a historic area in the Eternal City that offers students a more immersive cultural experience surrounded by landmarks, museums, cafés and shops. For almost 30 years, thousands of Tyler and Temple students have enjoyed the temporary homeliness and comfort of the campus, located in a 15th-century palazzo, the Villa Caproni, situated in the historic heart of the city near the Piazza del Popolo. The location, across the Tiber River from Rome’s Prati neighborhood, has provided students with a beautiful and culturally immersive setting for their studies. Read more Read More

March 21, 2024

Four Tyler Alums Selected for 2024 Wind Challenge Exhibitions

Author: Wanda Motley Odom

Amid Philadelphia’s vibrant art scene, the Wind Challenge at Fleisher Art Memorial has long stood as a harbinger of creative ingenuity and excellence. This prestigious annual juried competition, established in the late 1970s, has consistently celebrated emerging artist who push the boundaries of art making.This year’s Wind Challenge winners include four Tyler alums – Brynn Hurlstone (MFA ’23, Glass), Sean Starowitz (MFA ’23, Sculpture), Idalia Vásquez-Achury (MFA ’22, Photography), and Kim Altomare (BFA '13, Painting) – whose creative practices continue this tradition of innovation through distinctive ways of combining materials and methods to tell unique stories. Read More

Abby Guido
March 19, 2024

Tyler GAID Professor Honored Among Women Leading the 175th Initiative

Author: Jordan Cameron

Every year for Women’s History Month, Pennsylvania State Rep. Mary Isaacson, in coordination with community leaders and advocates, honors exceptional women living or working in her legislative  district who have led efforts to improve the daily lives of Pennsylvanians. The 2024 cohort includes Abby Guido, Associate Professor of Graphic and Interactive Design. Isaacson, who represents Philadelphia’s 175th State Legislative District, selected Guido for the recognition, “due to the actions [she has] taken in shaping the everyday lives of Pennsylvanians, future of our neighborhoods and our great City” through her community-focused volunteer work. The district includes Fishtown, Northern Liberties, part of Center City, Society Hill and Queen Village. Read More