Temple University Commits to Addressing Discrimination Following Federal Investigation

The university will implement anti-discrimination training, review past complaints, and conduct a campus-wide survey on harassment incidents.

Temple University has reached a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education following a federal investigation into reports of antisemitism, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian harassment on campus.
The university documented at least 50 incidents of discrimination over the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, including vandalism, graffiti, and harassment during protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
As part of the agreement, Temple will provide anti-discrimination training to all students and staff, conduct a climate survey, and analyze the results to identify steps for improving campus inclusivity.
Federal officials noted Temple’s proactive efforts but criticized the university for failing to assess whether the incidents collectively created a hostile environment, as required by federal civil rights standards.
Temple's new president, John Fry, acknowledged the need for improvement and emphasized the university’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community and addressing all forms of discrimination.