Temple varsity president, Epps, dies after falling ill on stage
By Damilola Olufemi
The acting President of Temple University, Philadelphia, Ms.
JoAnne Epps, passed away on Tuesday at
the age of 72, after falling ill during a memorial service, the varsity
disclosed.
Epps, who assumed her role in April, became unwell at the
memorial service and was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced
dead around 3:15 pm.
In a statement by the university on its website and signed
by the Chair, Board of Trustees, Mitchell Morgan; Senior Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer, Ken Kaiser; Senior Vice President and Provost, Gregory
Mandel, “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. She spent nearly
40 years of her life serving this university, and it goes without saying her
loss will reverberate through the community for years to come.”
“The university, however, did not disclose the cause of her
passing.
“Our thoughts are with President Epps’ family, and with all
members of the Temple community at this moment.
The days ahead will be difficult, but we will lean on one
another as President Epps would want us to,” it added.
Temple University is a public state-related research
university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist
minister, Russell Conwell.
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