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Diversity+Inclusion
Diversity Leadership Council recognizes inclusion efforts
Published June 5, 2024
11 individuals, three groups honored at 21st annual Diversity Recognition Awards for their efforts to promote inclusion at JHU
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Arts
Hopkins launches major effort to elevate the arts
Published June 4, 2024
A new initiative led by Dan Weiss, former president of the Metropolitan Museum, aspires to boost the arts across the university
Nick Wigginton
Research
New associate vice provost for research
Published June 3, 2024
Nick Wigginton will oversee the Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships program, lead other initiatives designed to support and elevate research
Elizabeth Selvin
Interdisciplinary health
Elizabeth Selvin named director of the Welch Center
Published May 30, 2024
Selvin has devoted her career to leading translational research projects designed to evaluate and improve screening, diagnosis, and patient care for persons with diabetes
An aerial view of the half-built Hopkins Student Center.
Campus construction
Student center milestone
Published May 29, 2024
The new building, envisioned as a focal point of student activity and engagement on the Homewood campus, is scheduled to open in July 2025
Jane Carlton
Malaria research
Geneticist Jane Carlton named Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Published May 28, 2024
Carlton uses tools of comparative genomics to study the biology and evolution of different species of parasites, with the goal of eradicating malaria
Mitt Romney
Featured speaker
Romney: Rely on family, friendships
Published May 23, 2024
In Commencement address, longtime public servant encourages Class of 2024 to find 'stability and meaning … in friendships, in love, and in commitments'
Ron Daniels holds his dog up to the microphone at the JHU Commencement ceremony.
President's Remarks
Daniels: Make small connections (and maybe get a dog)
Published May 23, 2024
In address to Class of 2024, he speaks about the importance of seeing others in full, finding common humanity
A student in a cap and gown speaks at a podium at JHU Commencement.
Senior speaker
'I already see legacies everywhere'
Published May 23, 2024
In remarks to the Class of 2024, senior Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel encourages graduates to embrace uncertainty, make an impact
Mitt Romney shakes Ron Daniel's hand at JHU Commencement.
Honorary degrees
Six influential leaders, artists recognized
Published May 23, 2024
JHU honors Renée Fleming, Maya Lin, Bill Miller, Mitt Romney, Janice Stein, and Stevie Wonder