Temple Drops $55M Gift Amid Scandal | Philadelphia News

Temple University just walked away from a $55 million gift — the largest in its history — after donor Christopher Barnett, a Temple alum and board member, got tangled in a federal probe for wire fraud and money laundering. Though no funds were transferred yet, the deal’s collapse means the College of Public Health won’t be renamed after him. President John Fry emphasized the school remains strong, citing a record $159 million raised this fiscal year to show fundraising resilience. The university is focused on keeping education quality high and momentum moving forward despite this major setback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6e078980b3d0456