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Zika virus
Study: Zika outbreak in U.S. could come with high costs
Published May 4, 2017
Researchers use computer models to estimate the potential impact of outbreak based on various epidemic sizes
Study abroad
Two undergrads named Boren Scholars
Published May 2, 2017
Award supports students who plan to study abroad in region critical to U.S. interests, work for federal government after graduation
Suroosh Alvi on stage with Shawna Thomas, D.C. bureau chief for VICE
Foreign Affairs Symposium
Outside the mainstream
Published April 26, 2017 Video
VICE co-founder Suroosh Alvi discusses the future of news and online media
International studies
The rise of populism in Europe
Published April 21, 2017
Aronson Center conference brings together speakers with unique perspectives as both scholars and practitioners
Four panelists sit at a table
Hearing their voices
New approaches for reaching Baltimore's youth
Published April 21, 2017
JHU's 21st Century Cities Initiative releases report based on conversations with young people in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray in 2015
Race in America
War on drugs rooted in 'racist policies'
Published April 19, 2017
U.S. is preoccupied with morality of drug use, Columbia University expert Carl Hart says
Fossil fuel-free future?
Published April 18, 2017
Experts offer perspectives on financial, ethical implications of divestment
JHU Forum on Divestment from Fossil Fuels includes panelists (clockwise from top left) Rafael Castilla, Ellen Dorsey, Frank Wolak, and David Powell
Take part
Forum explores divesting from fossil fuels
Published April 13, 2017
Where should the university invest its endowment, and what kinds of companies should be avoided? Experts weigh in
COMMENTARY
An uphill battle in Russia meetings
Published April 12, 2017
Vali Nasr authors analysis of complex diplomatic dynamics in wake of Syria chemical attack / The Atlantic
United Boeing 767-300 at gate at Chicago O'Hare International Airport under night sky
Q+A
Turbulent times at United
Published April 12, 2017
Airline made 'huge mistake' in how it handled bumped passenger incident, Carey Business School expert says