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Luneborch Prayer Book, Crucifixion with patron and his armorials at the foot of the cross, fantastical beasts, and historiated initial
Arts+culture
A medieval art form, digitized
Published Fall 2025 Video
Curator and historian Earle Havens shares highlights from Johns Hopkins' collection of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts—and his team's work to make the 100-plus pieces accessible to all. "Our pre-1600 collection is full of unique, stunning pieces," Havens says, "and now, they'll be part of one of the largest digital libraries of medieval and Renaissance books in the world." / Johns Hopkins Magazine
A blue tilework art piece in a modern building interior
Arts+Culture
A vision for centering the arts in university life
Published Oct 15, 2025
Report compiled by the Taskforce on the Arts includes 25 recommendations designed to elevate and enhance arts offerings and visibility across the university
Fall leaves in front of the Gilman Hall clock tower
Call for applicants
JHU launches fellowship with American Academy in Rome
Published Oct 21, 2025
Fellowship aims to support faculty innovation and spark new creative collaborations while also expanding the university's global partnerships in the arts and humanities
Statues on display in the archaeological museum
Arts+culture
Archaeological Museum begins a new era
Published Oct 13, 2025
The university's home for ancient objects reopens after being closed for almost three years to design a space for intimate connections with the distant past
A group of people gather in a circle to pray with their hands on one person's shoulders.
Documentary film explores how dialogue can bridge divides
Oct 10, 2025
Colorful signage for the upcoming art exhibition Ceremony at the Frary Gallery
Artist Lindsay Adams explores Black experience and artistry in her latest exhibition
Oct 1, 2025
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Sept 23, 2025

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Poetry
Scenes of Grief
Published Fall 2025
Todd Meyers asks: After a fatal overdose, who remains, and what do they do with the pain? / Johns Hopkins Magazine
A girl sits on a blanket on the grass. In the distance is a large brick building and autumn trees. The words "The Academy" are superimposed over the image.
Fiction
Back to school
Published Fall 2025
Elin Hilderbrand leaves summer behind with 'The Academy', a new page-turner co-written with her daughter Shelby / Johns Hopkins Magazine
A cropped version of the book cover for "The Great Math War."
Nonfiction
Long division
Published Fall 2025
Jason Socrates Bardi explores how 20th century mathematics became a battle for the subject's very identity / Johns Hopkins Magazine
green diagnostic eyeglasses with rotating lenses. Each lens has three eye holes, each with its own shutter.
Artifact
Art of Medicine
Published Fall 2025
A Baltimore photographer highlights sculptural medical equipment stored in the Alan Mason Chesney Medical Archives / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Luneborch Prayer Book, Crucifixion with patron and his armorials at the foot of the cross, fantastical beasts, and historiated initial
Arts+culture
A medieval art form, digitized
Published Fall 2025 Video
Curator Earle Havens shares highlights from Johns Hopkins' collection of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts—and his team's work to make the 100-plus pieces accessible to all / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Moving pictures graphic
Film+Media Studies
Learning by moving pictures
Published Fall 2025 Video
The eclectic collection of more than 7,600 vintage 16 mm classroom films represents an unsung genre that offered engaging new ways to teach the tales of humankind / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Fall leaves in front of the Gilman Hall clock tower
Call for applicants
JHU launches fellowship with American Academy in Rome
Published Oct 21, 2025
Fellowship aims to support faculty innovation and spark new creative collaborations while also expanding the university's global partnerships in the arts and humanities
A blue tilework art piece in a modern building interior
Arts+Culture
A vision for centering the arts in university life
Published Oct 15, 2025
Report compiled by the Taskforce on the Arts includes 25 recommendations designed to elevate and enhance arts offerings and visibility across the university
Statues on display in the archaeological museum
Arts+culture
Archaeological Museum begins a new era
Published Oct 13, 2025
The university's home for ancient objects reopens after being closed for almost three years to design a space for intimate connections with the distant past
A group of people gather in a circle to pray with their hands on one person's shoulders.
Film
Documentary explores how dialogue can bridge divides
Published Oct 10, 2025
SNF Agora Institute will host director Nicholas Ma on Oct. 14 for a free screening of his film 'Leap of Faith,' which follows 12 Christian leaders
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