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Arts+Culture
A vision for centering the arts in university life
Published Oct 15, 2025
Report compiled by the Taskforce on the Arts includes 25 recommendations designed to elevate and enhance arts offerings and visibility across the university
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Student innovation fund aims to promote dialogue
Published Oct 14, 2025
Student proposals will receive up to $10,000 each, with applications accepted through Oct. 22
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Economic impact
Analysis: Hopkins delivers $40B impact for Maryland
Published Oct 14, 2025
Collectively, the impact of Johns Hopkins University and Health System in Baltimore was estimated to be $19.4 billion last year, including one out of every five jobs in the city
Mark Dredze
University news
Mark Dredze to lead Data Science and AI Institute
Published Oct 13, 2025
Pioneering computer scientist named director of institute dedicated to harnessing the power of AI to translate data-driven discovery into real-world impact
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Public safety
Applications open for Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board
Published Oct 13, 2025
Baltimore and university community members encouraged to apply by Oct. 24 to help shape and develop the operation of the Johns Hopkins Police Department
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University rankings
Johns Hopkins No. 16 in World University Rankings
Published Oct 9, 2025
The publication evaluates nearly 2,200 colleges around the world based on 18 key performance indicators in five categories: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook
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Economic impact
Hopkins, other city nonprofits to double contribution to Baltimore
Published Oct 1, 2025
'Eds and meds' institutions to voluntarily provide $48M over five years on top of the billions of dollars in economic impact their operations generate for the city
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Sustainability
Hopkins earns top honors in Freezer Challenge
Published Sept 30, 2025
JHU saved 1,560 kWh/day in energy costs in its research laboratories, making it the top-performing academic institution among more than 110 peers
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Q+A
Connie's brings comfort food to student center location
Published Sept 29, 2025
Baltimore-born co-owners Shawn and Khari Parker will serve their signature chicken, waffles, and a variety of other culinary offerings at JHU's new Bloomberg Student Center
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University rankings
Hopkins No. 7 in 'U.S. News' Best Colleges rankings
Published Sept 23, 2025
University recognized for academic excellence as well as for low student debt, value, innovation, undergraduate research, and disciplines including biomedical engineering and biotechnology