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Portrait of Baltimore native, writer D. Watkins
Q+A
Writer D. Watkins talks reading, politics
Published Sept 9, 2015
JHU alum's debut book, 'The Beast Side,' delivers an impassioned critique of racial inequality in America
Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels
President's message
Daniels outlines commitment to Baltimore, new initiatives
Published Sept 3, 2015
He highlights Summer Jobs Program, new public school partnership, upcoming launch of HopkinsLocal economic inclusion initiative
Volunteers sort fresh corn at food outreach event
Hearing Their Voices
Tuning in to what young city residents have to say
Published Aug 20, 2015
Project gives young people in Baltimore a chance to share their stories in wake of Freddie Gray's death, resulting unrest
Getting oriented
Charm City crash course
Published Aug 17, 2015
Orientation for first-year students includes full day devoted to seeing, learning about Baltimore
Fresh idea
To market, to market
Published July 29, 2015
JHU doctoral students win Abell Foundation award for proposal to use surplus food to help address Baltimore's 'food deserts'
Community interns make an impact
Published June 29, 2015
Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby to speak to JHU students taking part in city community internships program, which is in its fifth year
Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels
Daniels: JHU to expand commitment to Baltimore
Published June 23, 2015
School partnerships, increases in local hiring and purchasing among planned efforts, president tells gathering of community, political, faith leaders
Vertical thinking
Farmers of the future
Published June 16, 2015
Urban agriculture startup founded by JHU students aims to bring 'vertical farming' to Baltimore
Long shadow of a poor start
Published Winter 2014
For 25 years, Hopkins sociologist Karl Alexander and his colleague followed the lives of 790 children growing up in a variety of Baltimore neighborhoods. / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Beyond 'The Wire'
Baltimore mayor discusses urban challenges
Published Nov 18, 2014
Rawlings-Blake a guest lecturer in course based on popular HBO drama 'The Wire'