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An outdoor celebration rededicating the Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being
Health+Well-Being
O'Connor Rec Center namesake honored
Published April 25, 2022
A festive gathering to rededicate the popular rec center on April 22 celebrated O'Connor's legacy of generosity
Solar panels installed on the university's Homewood campus
Sustainability
Johns Hopkins set to reach emissions target three years early, new report shows
Published April 20, 2022
The 2022 Annual Sustainability Report covers recent successes and looks ahead to the development of a new university sustainability plan
Mike Reese leads a training on remote instruction
CUE2
Center for Educational Resources to be renamed to highlight expanded future
Published April 4, 2022
The center has been renamed the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation to more closely reflect its expanded mission and new initiatives and programs
Hands holding colorful powder for Holi celebration
Philanthropy
India Institute renamed to honor transformational gift
Published April 1, 2022
Multidisciplinary institute will be called the Gupta-Klinsky India Institute following a joint $10M gift
Ron Daniels and Alicia Wilson
JustUs Dialogue Series emphasizes taking small steps to make big changes
Published April 1, 2022
Monthlong series hosted by Johns Hopkins Office of Economic Development concluded Wednesday with a fireside chat featuring JHU President Ron Daniels
Glass seal
Public safety
Md. Senate approves five police accountability board nominees
Published March 31, 2022
The 15-member group is charged with providing guidance, ensuring transparency, and sharing community feedback with Johns Hopkins leadership
Samantha Power
Commencement 2022
Samantha Power named Commencement speaker
Published March 31, 2022
USAID Administrator, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will address the Class of 2022 on May 22
Ralph Etienne-Cummings
Faculty affairs
Ralph Etienne-Cummings appointed next vice provost for faculty affairs at Johns Hopkins
Published March 30, 2022
Professor of electrical and computer engineering will succeed Andrew Douglas, who has served in the role since July 2019
Portion of the Johns Hopkins University seal
Whiting School, Applied Physics Lab launch multimillion-dollar SURPASS initiative
Published March 29, 2022
Up to five projects will be funded during the first year; total funding could one day exceed $100 million in external support
Herbie Hancock playing the piano
Commencement 2022
Herbie Hancock to speak at Peabody Commencement
Published March 29, 2022
Award-winning jazz musician will address 2022 Peabody graduates and receive the George Peabody Medal at the May 25 ceremony