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.
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