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3 questions
Taming inflation in the U.S.
Published Oct 11, 2023
Economist Laurence Ball discusses the Fed's next move and whether it can achieve the sought-after 'soft landing'
A man walks through a flooded field. Behind him is a white building.
Film
Climate change in black and white
Published Oct 9, 2023
Documentary co-produced by SNF Agora Institute visiting fellow Rona Kobell explores the nexus of climate change and historic racism
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Idea
Kids Need Counselors: We're On It
Published Fall 2023
Creating a pipeline for counselors to provide mental health counseling for students of high-needs school districts / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Seamless pattern of different menstrual hygiene products: menstrual cup, sanitary pad, tampon, panty liner
Material culture
A museum for menstruation
Published Fall 2023
The squeamishness associated with a natural bodily function led Harry Finley to shine a light on an often-marginalized aspect of women's health / Johns Hopkins Magazine
A young man stands at a white board, teaching a middle school class
Education
New master's residency program targets teacher shortage
Published Sept 27, 2023
School of Education's TeachingWell program will provide professional, financial support for applicants looking to start long-term careers in teaching
A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers cuts across the ocean
Sustainability
New lab tackles net-zero supply chains and industrial policy
Published Sept 18, 2023
JHU's Net-Zero Industrial Policy Lab aims to find solutions that can eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from modern supply chains
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stand at a podium in front of a blue backdrop; part of an American flag is visible over his right shoulder
Brzezinski Lecture
Blinken makes impassioned case for American diplomacy
Published Sept 13, 2023
Secretary of state was the inaugural speaker in the main auditorium at the new Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.
Jamelle Bouie speaks into a microphone.
Hard histories
How studying past can shape a better future
Published Sept 12, 2023
Discussion of race in America features 'New York Times' columnist Jamelle Bouie, civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill, BMA director Asma Naeem
A group of six women gathers for a selfie on the roof of a building; the U.S. Capitol dome is visible in the background
Hopkins in D.C.
SAIS hosts rising leaders
Published Sept 11, 2023
Inaugural cohort of midcareer public service professionals from 10 countries complete leadership development program
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University News
A new minor in civic life
Published Sept 5, 2023
SNF Agora's new, interdisciplinary minor in civic life prepares students to become change agents, as they bridge differences and find common ground