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“Research is our hallmark, and its essential instruments—freedom of inquiry and expression, academic excellence, marshaling of evidence, rigorous and open debate, and an embrace of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints—form our core values.”

—JHU President Ron Daniels

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Student experience
Students explore new Bloomberg Student Center
Published Aug 27, 2025
The first day of classes Monday included many firsts for Johns Hopkins University's new Bloomberg Student Center: First practices in the dance studios, first performance in the theater, first events in the multipurpose rooms, and, for thousands of students, faculty, and staff members, a first look at JHU's new social hub.
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Neurology
Hopkins researchers pave way for potential first diagnostic test for ALS
Published Aug 29, 2025
The blood test, with more than 98% accuracy, opens new avenues for early diagnosis, improved patient care, and potential treatment of the neurodegenerative disease
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Physics+Astronomy
New dark matter detectors look for 'wimpier' particles
Published Aug 27, 2025
Hopkins researchers help develop technology to broaden search for universe's greatest mystery
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Artificial intelligence
Multilingual AI often reinforces bias
Published Sept 2, 2025
A new study from Johns Hopkins finds that multilingual AI privileges dominant languages, deepening divides rather than democratizing access to information
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Convocation 2025
Hats off to the Class of 2029
Published Aug 26, 2025
Johns Hopkins University officially welcomes its 150th undergraduate class at the annual Convocation ceremony
Explore the Bloomberg Student Center
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Johns Hopkins students get their first look at new student center
Aug 25, 2025
Ishan Barman
Engineers create new class of quantum sensors to detect faint molecular vibrations 
Aug 25, 2025
Raymond A. "Chip" Mason
Visionary financier Raymond A. 'Chip' Mason, founder of Baltimore's Legg Mason, dies at 88
Aug 25, 2025
From left, Louise Flanagan, Linda Crooks, Larry Scarber, and Janet Bearden
Research in action
A group effort to understand Alzheimer's disease
Published Aug 5, 2025
A longitudinal study at Johns Hopkins that began in 1995 depends on the dedication of hundreds of people as well as NIH support
Jean Fan
Research matters
University labs help power America's biotech innovation ecosystem
Published July 30, 2025
Hopkins researcher Jean Fan and her team create open source tools that help bridge the gap between academic discoveries and lifesaving treatments. Cuts to federal funding threaten to break this critical research and development pipeline.
Jaishri Blakeley at podium
Research in action
Pipeline of experts advances discovery in neurofibromatosis
Published July 15, 2025
JHU's Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Francis S. Collins Scholars Program, an initiative that has led to research and treatment breakthroughs for the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1

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Science Friday
What do mRNA funding cuts mean for research?

Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Jeff Coller discusses how the termination of almost $500 million in federal grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development affects research in the U.S.

The New York Times
How DEI cuts are hurting rural white Americans too

Lucas Dillard’s prestigious NIH fellowship at Johns Hopkins was one of thousands canceled to comply with executive orders banning federally funded diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

The Washington Post
With American democracy under strain, students debate its resilience

Students at Johns Hopkins University debated political decisions playing out in the U.S. Their emotional discussions reveal how one generation sees democracy.

CBS News
'When is cancer political?'

Patients and medical researchers, including Elizabeth Jaffee, deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, decry delays in research caused by massive budget cuts

The New York Times
Hopkins gets the most federal money, but much of it is at risk

The university is not a direct target of the Trump administration but faces some of the biggest cuts, as Republicans seek to trim government spending

Research Saves Lives
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Celebrating the critical impact of research

Without research—at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools, and research institutions across the nation—scientific breakthroughs suffer, and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk.

Five college students pose with a giant "JH 150 Years" sign.
Five college students pose with a giant "JH 150 Years" sign.

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Johns Hopkins is celebrating its 150th anniversary! To learn more about the university's history and impact, visit the official anniversary website.

From the Fall 2025 at Johns Hopkins University gallery.

Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University

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