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Ibram X. Kendi
Ibram X. Kendi on antiracism in higher education
Published Dec 9, 2021
The author and scholar spoke at a virtual conference hosted by PHutures about the role universities and researchers play in dismantling racism
A woman instructs men using a chart
Global health
CCP project awarded $204M extension through July 2025
Published Dec 8, 2021
The extension from USAID means Breakthrough ACTION, its flagship global social and behavior change project, can continue its critical work in family planning, malaria, COVID-19 and more
Bill Moss and Jennifer Nuzzo
COVID-19 briefing
Omicron variant is likely everywhere, delta cases increasing
Published Dec 6, 2021
Delta remains dominant around the world while omicron emerges, though time will tell whether the new variant will challenge vaccine effectiveness
Erin Rowe and Martha Jones converse via Zoom
University history
Piecing together hard history
Published Dec 4, 2021
Johns Hopkins University faculty and others explore the complexities of archival research and scholarship as part of a long-term examination of the institution of slavery and its legacies at universities
Ice skates in a bag
Hopkins on ice
Pop-up surprise planned for winter at Homewood
Published Dec 2, 2021
University announces plans to open a campus ice rink for six weeks in January and February, transforming the tennis courts into a 6,000-square-foot skating surface that will be free to all comers
East Baltimore Historical Library ribbon cutting
Community
East Baltimore Historical Library opens its doors
Published Dec 2, 2021
The space, developed with support from Johns Hopkins and located in three row homes attached to Henderson-Hopkins School, aims to preserve and celebrate the history of East Baltimore
Campus in the autumn
Sustainability
Input sought for new sustainability plan
Published Nov 22, 2021
Members of the university community are encouraged to take part in online survey and virtual town hall event
Masked school kids work at their desks
Data tracking
Tracker finds widespread discrepancies in school COVID-19 policies
Published Nov 22, 2021
Variation occurs not only between states but also within states as individual districts adopt policies at odds with state guidelines
Matthew Pavesich
CUE2
Under Matthew Pavesich, Krieger offers expanded writing instruction
Published Nov 19, 2021
The new Expository Writing Program director leads an effort to provide writing classes to each first-year student and to integrate writing into all Arts and Sciences majors
Portion of the Johns Hopkins University seal
Diversity+Inclusion
JHU outlines vision for a more diverse, equitable, inclusive institution
Published Nov 18, 2021
Faculty, staff, students, and other affiliates are invited to share feedback on the Second Roadmap for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which builds on the progress of the first Roadmap and envisions an engaged, pluralistic community