Fox Temple Renovating and Expanding to Historic 1810 Liacouras Walk
The Temple University Board of Trustees and the Philadelphia Historical Commission have passed Fox School of Business’s proposal to renovate and utilize 1810 Liacouras Walk. The renovations to the building, which stands next to Temple’s Alter Hall, are scheduled to begin this month.
The new building will provide over 77,000 square feet of space for Temple’s expanding student body. Though the inside of 1810 Liacouras Walk will see significant changes, including another floor and an atrium, the front of the building will remain unchanged. The facade is protected, since it is technically a part of Philadelphia’s Park Avenue Historic District.
1810 Liacouras Walk is one of the oldest buildings on the Temple campus, as it was built at the turn of the nineteenth century. It was initially a group of row homes intended for the community outside of Temple. After the university bought 1810, the homes served various uses, including women’s dorms in the 1970s. Since 1810 is certified as historic by the city of Philadelphia, it could not be torn down, even when it began to decay. In light of this, Temple left the facade and modernized both the inside and the back of the structure.
The additional renovations, however, will create significant classroom space, while increasing the convenience of accessing Temple’s renowned Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI), which will be setting up shop on the first floor.
“The growth of our student body and our faculty is a testament to the momentum of our school and the rankings our academic programs have attained,” said M. Moshe Porat, Dean of the Fox School of Business, “The space at 1810 Liacouras Walk will support our commitment to several other academic pillars, and improve the accessibility of the services we provide.”
Completion of the project is slated for the fall semester of 2018, which lines up with the school’s 100th anniversary.
Temple Surplus Property Program Off to Promising Start
Temple University has implemented a Surplus Property program that will promote sustainability on campus. The program is led by surplus property coordinator, Eric Gryzbowski. Gryzbowski manages the materials in Temple’s North Philadelphia warehouse. In previous years, Temple buildings and the Temple central warehouse have been crowded with obsolete tools and furniture.
Fox School Student Joseph T. Pickett Earns Top Score on CPA Exam
Fox School of Business at Temple University has continued to prove its excellence in preparing students for the business world. Fox School student alum Joseph T. Pickett demonstrated this excellence with his score on the 2016 CPA exam. Pickett score among the top 15 of those who took the exam in all of Pennsylvania.
Philly Entrepreneurship MBA Programs and Centers
Even though it’s located in the shadow of New York City and on the opposite coast as San Francisco, Philadelphia is still a great city to plant entrepreneurial roots. With plenty of top-notch business schools in or around the City of Brotherly Love, MBAs in the region have every opportunity to reach start-up success.
In the Philadelphia metro, a number of business schools have dedicated research and resource centers made specifically for students wanting to learn more about entrepreneurship. How do Philly business schools support their budding entrepreneurs? Check out the list below to learn more.
MBA Programs in Philly That Don’t Require Work Experience
Not everyone comes from a traditional working background earns an MBA for the same reason. So, in the same ways that some MBA programs don’t require the GRE or GMAT score for their applications, some business schools are also willing to consider applicants with limited or no prior professional experience.
Business schools in the Philadelphia metro are no stranger to MBA programs that don’t require work experience. Continue reading…
Fox School Young Alumni Panelists Discuss What Makes a Successful Venture
On January 27, 2016, Temple University’s Fox School of Business held a panel discussion on the challenges and victories of new entrepreneurs.
Organized by Temple’s Young Alumni Association (TUYA), the event was part of the ongoing Temple Made Entrepreneur series.
