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Maurice Bessman
In memoriam
Maurice Bessman, longtime biology faculty member, dies at 93
Published Nov 18, 2021
The renowned biochemical enzymologist and Blue Jays lacrosse fan was admired as a scholar and a mentor
Stones engraved with "I am the agora" at the celebration of the SNF Agora Institute's first cohort of endowed professors
University news
Building the Agora
Published Nov 17, 2021
The SNF Agora Institute formally installed its first cohort of endowed professors Nov. 15, marking a significant moment in the university's endeavors to foster democracy
A Johns Hopkins graduate student looks over bounds records with Professor Lawrence Jackson
Undergraduate research
Learning alongside the very best
Published Nov 12, 2021
The Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships summer fellowship program gives Johns Hopkins undergraduates the opportunity to work and conduct research under the mentorship of some of the world's preeminent scholars
Leaves in front of Gilman Hall tower
'Forbes' names JHU one of the nation's top employers for veterans
Published Nov 11, 2021
The publication's annual rankings are based on a survey of more than 5,000 veterans of U.S. armed forces
Gilman clock tower
Public safety
A novel approach to behavioral health
Published Nov 9, 2021
Mobile co-responder program, one of the first of its kind on a university campus, pairs clinicians with specially trained public safety personnel to provide crisis counseling, employ de-escalation techniques
A team tests the strength of their spaghetti bridge
Grant will support 10 students attending Johns Hopkins Engineering summer STEM program
Published Nov 9, 2021
10 scholars from across the country will be selected to participate in program supported by a grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation
Campus in the autumn
Presidential Management Fellows Program recruits third cohort
Published Nov 5, 2021
The program for recent Hopkins alums offers career training, mentorship, and a front-row seat to learning about strategy and decision making at JHU
Judith Green McKenzie
Judith Green McKenzie named executive director for health, safety and environment
Published Oct 28, 2021
She currently serves as professor of emergency medicine at the hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
JHU seal on glass
University news
JHU, Nursing recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion
Published Oct 27, 2021
The was university recognized for overall inclusivity efforts, while Nursing was honored for the fourth year in a row in the health professions category
JHU seal on glass
Guidelines for renaming or de-naming campus buildings, programs adopted
Published Oct 27, 2021
Recommendations from a report authored by the Committee to Establish Principles on Naming include the creation of a Name Review Board made up of representatives from across the Hopkins community