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Martha Jones and David Yezzi
Faculty honors
Two faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows
Published April 24, 2025
Historian Martha Jones, poet David Yezzi among 198 scholars across 53 fields recognized for their achievements, exceptional promise
Acrylic on Canvas
Arts+culture
Hopkins welcomes 10 new pieces by local artists
Published April 22, 2025
New works, which span a range of artistic styles and mediums, showcase artistic talent in and around Baltimore and deepen connections between the university and surrounding communities
Eric Puchner holding a copy of his novel, "Dream State"
Q+A
Life's indignities unfold in darkly engaging 'Dream State'
Published April 11, 2025
Writing Seminars chair Eric Puchner talks with a former advisee about why 'dark books' resonate with readers like Oprah Winfrey, who chose his new bestselling novel, 'Dream State', for her renowned book club
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
22 engraved pages on tortilla-shaped papers sit on top of an embroidered serviette
Memories like tortillas
Published Spring 2025
The Sheridan Libraries' Adopt a Book has raised nearly $30,000 for the purchase, preservation, and digitation of rare materials / Johns Hopkins Magazine
cover of 'Dream State' by Eric Puchner depicts a mountain landscape
Time, grief, love
Published Spring 2025
Reviewing Eric Puchner's 'Dream State' / Johns Hopkins Magazine
cover of the new book 'Floral Estrangements' features a bouquet of flowers
A thorny rose by any name
Published Spring 2025
Reviewing Rebecca Fishbein's 'Floral Estrangements' / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Yara Shahidi sits on a chair while speaking into a microphone.
Life Design
Actress Yara Shahidi sits down with Hopkins students
Published March 14, 2025
The 'grown-ish' star answered questions about her career and mindset during a recent installment of the Horizons by Hopkins speaker series
A smiling Tim Ma leans against a wall while wearing a kitchen apron.
Q+A
Chef Tim Ma is back for seconds
Published March 14, 2025
The new Hopkins Student Center will feature a sit-down restaurant, coffee shop, and Chinese-American food stall from acclaimed restaurateur and alum Tim Ma
*A Lovely Blue And !* by Sam Gilliam on display at Hopkins Bloomberg Center
Arts+culture
Sam Gilliam Lecture series inaugural speakers announced
Published March 4, 2025
Launching April 9 in partnership with the Sam Gilliam Foundation, the series invites speakers to reflect on the intersection of art, academia, and public policy