The legal world has lost a prominent figure, JoAnne Epps, the acting president and former law dean at Temple University. She joined Temple’s faculty more than 30 years ago and served as dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2016. Subsequently, she served as executive vice president and provost of Temple University from July 2016 until August 2023, when she assumed the role of Temple’s senior adviser to the president.
Epps’ unexpected passing happened after she tragically collapsed on stage. Her remarkable contribution to legal academia and her unwavering dedication to law education leaves a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten by either her colleagues or the students she mentored throughout her tenure at Temple.
Upon learning this sad news, members of the legal community, academia, and beyond have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to Epps’ influential career. She is fondly remembered for her insatiable passion for the legal profession and empathetic leadership at Temple University.
For those seeking to learn more about Epps’ career and passing, a comprehensive account is available on the New Jersey Law Journal website.