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Bill Moss and Jennifer Nuzzo
Coronavirus
COVID-19 this week: No time for complacency
Published Sept 3, 2021 Video
Hopkins experts Bill Moss and Jennifer Nuzzo discuss a slowdown in new cases, tempering our vaccine expectations, booster shots, and a vaccine timeline for kids under 12
L. Mario Amzel
In memoriam
L. Mario Amzel, scientist who captured images of tiny biological structures, dies
Published Sept 2, 2021
His early work to crystallize and determine the structure of an antibody was of seminal importance in immunology
Front view of Gilman Hall on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University
University rankings
Hopkins No. 13 in 'Times Higher Education' rankings
Published Sept 1, 2021
Publication evaluates more than 1,600 universities based on teaching, research, citations, knowledge transfer, and international outlook metrics
Red tulips grow in front of the Milton S. Eisenhower Library
Public Safety
Clinicians sought for Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team
Published Aug 26, 2021
The university is embarking on a first-of-its-kind pilot program pairing mental health clinicians with Campus Safety and Security officers to enhance its response to behavioral health crises
Mattin Center with construction fencing
Campus construction
Pardon our progress
Published Aug 25, 2021
Johns Hopkins kicks off major construction projects at Homewood with work on the Hopkins Student Center and SNF Agora Institute beginning this summer
CTY students in a classroom
Center for Talented Youth
CTY's new social justice courses empower students to spark change
Published Aug 23, 2021
The curriculum for academically advanced pre-college learners is part of an overarching antiracism initiative launched by the center
COVID testing site
University revises list of accepted COVID vaccines
Published Aug 19, 2021
All affiliates are now required to be vaccinated with one of three FDA-approved vaccines, a change that will affect many international students
Sarah Szanton
Sarah Szanton named School of Nursing dean
Published Aug 18, 2021
Longtime Hopkins Nursing faculty member co-developed the visionary CAPABLE program to help older adults age in place
Two women smile over coffee in front of Levering Hall
Spotlight
Happy returns
Published Aug 17, 2021
Monday marked the official return to in-person work for Johns Hopkins University employees—for many, it was the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 that they returned to their campus workspaces.
Alumni Memorial Residences building II at Johns Hopkins University
University increases water monitoring ahead of return to campus
Published Aug 13, 2021
Increased levels of Legionella bacteria remediated in AMR II and III; buildings' pipes have been repeatedly tested, treated, and flushed, and hospital-grade shower heads with filters have been installed to ensure safety for students and staff