Temple University Olympic & Paralympic Studies Hub
Project Overview
This is a student-led concept proposal for a cross-disciplinary research and engagement center at Temple University. The goal of the Olympic & Paralympic Studies Hub is to unite sport, education, civic impact, research, and media studies in alignment with the mission of the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Studies Centre network.
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Rooted in Philadelphia — a city known for its sporting legacy and university presence — the initiative positions Temple as a potential leader in Olympic and Paralympic scholarship and innovation in the U.S.
Project Goals
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Explore Olympic & Paralympic values through interdisciplinary research
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Develop student-led academic, media, and civic initiatives
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Connect with global Olympic Studies Centres and IOC programming
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Support community outreach and youth engagement in sport
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Note: This project is currently in development and has not yet been formally proposed to Temple University faculty or administration.
"I believe that a centre of Olympic studies would aid the preservation and progress of my work more than anything else."
Pierre de Coubertin