Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service.
The passing of Temple President JoAnne A. Epps brought members of the media and the community together in remembrance of her contributions to the university and beyond. Journalists, government officials and the Temple community shared messages of love and respect for Epps through social media channels and in the news. Friends and colleagues expressed heartfelt messages
Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died after she collapsed on stage at a campus memorial service on Tuesday, the Philadelphia college announced.
Temple University's acting president, JoAnne Epps, died Tuesday afternoon after becoming sick while attending a memorial service and collapsing on stage