Temple University President Richard M. Englert 

Richard M. Englert was appointed president of Temple University on Sept. 26, 2023. 

Englert, who joined Temple in 1976 as an assistant to the dean of the College of Education, has a rich history of leadership at the university. This marks Englert’s third term as Temple’s chief executive officer, previously serving as president from 2016 to 2021, and acting president for six months in 2012. The Board of Trustees originally appointed him as chancellor in 2012, and again after his service as the 11th president in 2021.

He continues to contribute to Temple's academic community as a professor in the College of Education and Human Development.

Former President JoAnne A. Epps passed away on Sept. 19, 2023, and will forever be a cherished Owl. Learn more about her legacy at Temple. 

Presidential Search Process

Temple is embarking on the search for our next president—a leader who will celebrate our vibrant community and the mission that grounds all that we do. The search involves broad engagement across our community to ensure all perspectives help inform the process. Stay up to date on Temple’s presidential search process and see how it progresses.

University Administration

Temple’s most crucial departments and offices work together to uphold the university’s mission of providing a quality education and serving its community.

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