Diversity at TUJ
"Temple University in recent years has been one of the top schools in the U.S. for the international diversity of its students and faculty. Currently at Temple University students represent…
Searching for Clues: Understanding People and Cultures
How do you imagine a psychologist? A nice lady or a gentleman in a cozy office talking with a client lying on a couch and pouring out their troubles? Suzi…
Expanding your possibilities with General Studies
General studies programs are as old as European university education. They originated in the Middle Ages and aimed to give students a well-rounded education and prepare them for further specialization…
Welcome to Nihon-go: Let’s Learn Japanese!
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) offers Japanese major for non-native speakers of Japanese which comprises three types of courses: Japanese language skills, Japanese skill courses and area studies electives, and…
Making Sense of “Economics” in a Complex World
Professor Hady George Kahy, the Economics major coordinator at TUJ, loves to talk about economics and its role in our everyday lives. He says that every step we take is…
Studying Politics in Tokyo: From Asia to the World
How do we govern ourselves in terms of local politics, national politics, and world politics? How can we participate in politics? How can we interact with and influence our governments?…
Find Your Inspiration in Asia
The Asian Studies major coordinator, Professor Jeff Kingston, motivates students to build on their interest in Asia and pursue relevant careers by helping them develop their knowledge of the region…
Students With Top Marks Celebrated at Dean’s List Luncheon
The Dean’s List Luncheon was held in February, with Dean Bruce Stronach, several faculty and honored students in attendance.
Getting Connected to the World with Communication
It all started about a quarter century ago when Associate Professor Ronald Carr, then a sports and news producer at the American Broadcasting Company in Los Angeles decided to go on…
Understanding International Affairs in East Asia and the world
It is hard to imagine anyone more suitable as coordinator of the International Affairs major at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) than a well-travelled polyglot devoted to political studies. TUJ Associate Professor…
Reactions to Globalization – An Update from the Dean ( – September 13, 2020)
Reactions to Globalization December 21, 2016 TUJ is all about global education. If an American university-style liberal arts education is designed to produce good citizens, then TUJ's education is designed…
Embrace the Challenge: Keys to Success in the Future International Business
Professor William J. Swinton, Director of International Business Studies Program at TUJ, is a passionate educator. He cares about students and employs innovative methods and approaches to increase their chances…
Passing of Dr. Stefan Lippert
The entire TUJ community mourns the passing of Dr. Stefan Lippert; tragically taken away from us in the prime of his life. Stefan was not only one of TUJ's leading…
“The Parliament” Opens: New Student Lounge Celebrates the Multiplicity of the TUJ Experience
This fall semester, Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) unveiled the latest addition to its facilities; The "Parliament" Student Lounge. This lounge is located on the first floor of Azabu Hall…
Dean Stronach Lectured to 700 High School Students on Becoming Global Citizens in Okayama City
This article is written by Dr. Yoshio Murakami, a regular member of TUJ Board of Overseers, an advisor to the International New York Times (Asian edition) in Japan and former…
Law Director Tina Saunders on Becoming a Leading Law Program Internationally
"It's been an amazing learning experience," Tina Saunders said looking back on the first seven months in her new role as Director of the Law Program at Temple University, Japan…
Globalization and the Individual – An Update from the Dean ( – September 13, 2020)
Globalization and the Individual May 17, 2016 This spring, TUJ hit a real milestone by enrolling 1,000 undergraduate students, and this does not appear to be a one-off spike in…
Former Study Abroad Student Isabella Zhang sharing her story on The Tab
Isabella Zhang is currently a junior at Wake Forest University in the U.S.. Last summer, Isabella attended a 10 week program at Temple University, Japan Campus, and she could not…
TUJ hosted Creative Expression Art Workshop 2015
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) welcomed, for the fourth consecutive year, select students from high schools on the U.S. bases around the Asia-Pacific region for four days of intensive art…
ICAS Book Talk Event Generates Lively Discussion on “Foreign Language Education in Japan”
Language education is a highly contested arena within any nation and one that arouses an array of sentiments and identity conflicts. Lively discussion developed in the Q & A session…