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Sandbox Percussion poses for a group photo at their Tiny Desk concert
Arts+Culture
Peabody's Sandbox Percussion performs at 'Tiny Desk'
Published April 3, 2025
Described by NPR's producers as 'one of today's finest—and friendliest—percussion ensembles,' the group of Peabody alums and faculty filled the famously small space with an eclectic arsenal of instruments
Photo of Lupe Fiasco
Q+A
Acclaimed rapper Lupe Fiasco joins Peabody faculty
Published Jan 7, 2025
The Grammy Award-winning artist will teach students in the Conservatory's new Hip Hop program beginning this fall
An illustrated portrait of Kevin Puts
Music
A composer for our times
Published Winter 2024
Peabody composition professor Kevin Puts has won most of music's major awards. What's his next act? / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Amit Peled
Bach around the block
Published Winter 2024
Peabody cello Professor Amit Peled brings classical music lessons to Baltimore neighborhoods / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Michael Hersch
Opera
Michael Hersch turns to poetry as inspiration for latest work
Published Oct 8, 2024
New opera from the acclaimed Peabody composer, 'and we, each,' draws from the verse of poet Shane McCrae and his haunting explorations of the 'vast territories of human expression and experience'
photo of piano keys
Performing arts
Key personnel
Published Fall 2024
RenĂ©e Kelsey leads a team of piano technicians charged with tuning and repairing Peabody's 300-plus pianos / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Fred Bronstein
Bronstein appointed to new term as dean
Published July 18, 2024
During his tenure at the Peabody Institute, Bronstein has tackled major strategic initiatives amid a changing landscape for education and the performing arts
Joon Soo Kim, Liam Cheng, and Tihitina Aytenfisu
University News
Hopkins community celebrates transformative financial aid gift
Published July 8, 2024
Faculty, students share their excitement about Bloomberg Philanthropies' $1 billion investment in future generations of doctors, nurses, research pioneers
Hopkins Hospital dome
Philanthropy
JHU receives $1B investment in graduate financial aid
Published July 8, 2024
Bloomberg Philanthropies gift will allow most medical students to attend Hopkins tuition-free; support for other graduate programs will ensure access for top talent from all backgrounds
Map of World in a trendy vintage style. Beautiful retro illustration with old textured paper and light rays in the background
Awards+Honors
26 from Johns Hopkins earn Fulbrights
Published June 4, 2024
A record-breaking number of JHU affiliates received awards this spring from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in support of their continuing study, research, and teaching in foreign countries