Letters to the Editor. The Philadelphia Inquirer

June 5, 2026

After reading  “Jason Wingard’s EdTech Griftopia”

I am not surprised that the grift continues.

My question now is does any one know the salary of the current President of Temple? His salary at Drexel was over $2 million  annually when he left Drexel with a substantial deficit – I believe $65 million – after a spending spree buying real estate.

Does this sound familiar? When Fry began at Temple a loss of $25 million was projected and now it s $65 million after a similar spending spree.

And  last, it seems that there are monthly announcements of endowments for new buildings . Does anyone calculate the increased cost of operating expenses related to these new buildings. Or is it assumed that the cost will be covered by tuition from declining enrollment.

As a 3 time alumn I only want the best for the University, the students, and the staff. Hopefully who ever reads this wants the same.


Ronnyjane Goldsmith

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