She was a mentor to all ages and she will be deeply missed, one colleague stated.
Epps was transported to Temple University Hospital where she was pronounced dead around 3:15 p.m., the university said. She was 72.In the fallout of this unexpected tragedy, community members are mourning the woman who spent nearly 40 years serving the Temple community.
Epps has been a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association since 1987. Zucker said Epps was the recipient of two of the organization's most prestigious rewards. Epps served as a law professor and dean of Temple's law school. Her reach also went far beyond the Temple and law community."JoAnne Epps was a powerful force and constant ambassador for Temple University for nearly four decades. Losing her is heartbreaking for Philadelphia. Lori and I are holding JoAnne's loved ones in our hearts right now. May her memory be a blessing," wrote Gov. Josh Shapiro on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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