Philadelphia, PA – A somber atmosphere has descended upon Temple University as they mourn the untimely loss of their acting president, JoAnne A. Epps. Tragically, JoAnne A. Epps was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital, around 3:15 pm, following a shocking incident during a memorial service at the Philadelphia campus on Tuesday. Ms. Epps, aged 72, had collapsed on stage during the event. During a press conference, Temple University’s Senior Vice President, Ken Kaiser, revealed that the university had no prior knowledge of any health issues affecting Ms. Epps.
The heartbreaking announcement was made on Temple University’s Facebook page, stating, “It is with deep heartbreak that we write to inform you that Temple University Acting President JoAnne A. Epps suddenly passed away this afternoon. There are no words that can describe the gravity and sadness of this loss. President Epps was a devoted servant and friend who represented the best parts of Temple.”
Michael Smi Robinson, a university colleague of JoAnne A. Epps shared his condulences on her death. He stated that:
Today, I witnessed our beloved university colleague, Interim President JoAnne Epps, collapse on stage at a memorial service honoring African American Historian Charles Blockson. Shortly after being rushed to Temple University Hospital, we were informed that she died. She was one of the most vibrant, brilliant, approachable, national C-Suite leaders I’ve ever met. President Epps will be sorely missed. A GREAT woman indeed.The two pics are of her and I over the summer at her campus social event before the start of the semester, and today seated before her sudden passing. 😢 🙏🏾Rev. Michael Robinson, M.S.
JoAnne A. Epps, a Yale Law School graduate, had an illustrious career that included serving as an assistant US attorney in Philadelphia and a deputy city attorney in Los Angeles, as detailed in her biography on the university’s website. In 2008, she took on the role of dean at Temple Law School and later ascended to become the executive vice president and provost of Temple University in 2016.
The Temple University community, as well as the wider academic world, is left mourning the loss of a distinguished leader and dedicated servant who made significant contributions throughout her career. JoAnne A. Epps’ legacy will be remembered for her unwavering commitment to education and her profound impact on Temple University.
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