Fox student-athlete spotlight
Savannah Curry, Women’s Basketball
By Ethan Duer
In our latest Q&A series, we highlight the student-athlete experience at Fox.
Business management major Savannah Curry, class of 2028, is a member of the Temple Owls women’s basketball team.
Photo courtesy of Temple Athletics
Q&A with Fox
Ahead of her second year as a member of the Temple Owls women’s basketball team, Savannah Curry, class of 2028, told us about her experiences as a student-athlete at the Fox School. In addition to offering insight into her decision to come to Temple, she offered commentary on how she feels supported as a student-athlete and her goals for this academic year and season on the court.
Name: Savannah Curry
Sport: Women’s Basketball
Hometown: Fallston, MD (Westtown School)
Major: Business Management
Favorite student-athlete memory: “Being named to the 2024-25 American Athletic Conference (AAC) All-Freshman team.”
(Photo courtesy of Temple Athletics)
What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete at the Fox School of Business?
Being a student-athlete at the Fox School means that I have access to some of the very best and brightest educators in the world of business. I’ve found it extremely rewarding to be supported and challenged both on and off the court to become the best version of myself. Entering my sophomore year, I look forward to expanding my experiences at Fox, too.
What was your decision process like when choosing to attend Temple?
As a student-athlete looking to pursue a career in the business world, Fox made the decision effortless. I made the decision to come here knowing that both my academic and athletics goals would be fulfilled.
How has Fox supported your pursuits as a student-athlete?
Fox does a great job at supporting its student athletes. Beyond giving us a priority choice on class scheduling or helping us set goals within the classroom, Fox also works with us to evaluate which potential career options might be available to us in the future.
{Photo courtesy of Temple Athletics)
“Being both a student at Fox and a student-athlete in Temple athletics, I’m thankful to have two strong ways to make those professional and personal connections that will hopefully benefit me in my future.“
How will your student-athlete experience benefit you beyond your time at Temple?
Despite being in only my second year, I’ve come to understand how important it is to make connections and build a network. Being both a student at Fox and a student-athlete in Temple athletics, I’m thankful to have two strong ways to make those professional and personal connections that will hopefully benefit me in my future.
What would you say to a prospective student-athlete who is considering coming to Temple?
I would tell any prospective student-athlete considering Temple that, especially if you are looking to study business, the Fox School is a fantastic place to pursue your education while also competing in collegiate athletics. Fox has a rich history and wide range of majors that will prepare you for your future professional life outside of sports.
What do you hope to achieve this fall semester? (Both athletically and academically)
Academically, I really want to keep working toward obtaining a 3.7 or higher GPA. On the court, my goal is to be named to the “All-Conference” first team as well as the “All-Defensive” team.
(Photo courtesy of Temple Athletics)
Student-Athletes at Fox
Each academic year, a select group of students from Temple University’s Fox School of Business represents the school in a place beyond the classroom: NCAA collegiate athletics.
Participating across a variety of Temple Athletics programs, the Fox School is proud to be the academic home for many student-athletes.