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New building will honor Henrietta Lacks

Published Oct 6, 2018

A new interdisciplinary building on Johns Hopkins University's East Baltimore campus will be named in honor of Henrietta Lacks, who was the source of the HeLa cell line that has been critical to numerous significant advances in modern medicine. Joined by descendants of Lacks, JHU President Ronald J. Daniels and Paul B. Rothman, CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced the naming during the ninth annual Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture on Saturday morning.

Safety+Security

Hopkins plans public discussions on future of campus security

Published Oct 15, 2018

Upcoming events are part of effort to converse with university community and neighbors about safety concerns on and around JHU's campuses

President Ron Daniels

Hopkins concludes its 'Rising to the Challenge' campaign

Published Oct 12, 2018

Eight-and-a-half-year fundraising effort was dedicated to fueling discovery, supporting scholars, strengthening communities, and promoting and protecting health

University leaders issue response to ICE petition

Published Oct 17, 2018

Johns Hopkins does not intend to end two existing agreements to provide education, training to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency

Remington neighborhood launches Shark Tank-style contest to attract new retailers

Oct 10, 2018

Uptick reported in cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease on campus

Oct 4, 2018

Keep calm: Calm app is free for JHU students, faculty, and staff

Sept 28, 2018

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University leaders issue response to ICE petition

Published Oct 17, 2018

Johns Hopkins does not intend to end two existing agreements to provide education, training to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency

Voting booth on Decker Quad

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Democracy on Decker Quad

Published Oct 17, 2018

Interactive voting booth is part of Center for Social Concern's efforts to raise awareness, get out the vote for midterms

Safety+Security

Hopkins plans public discussions on future of campus security

Published Oct 15, 2018

Upcoming events are part of effort to converse with university community and neighbors about safety concerns on and around JHU's campuses

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Faculty honors

Six elected to National Academy of Medicine

Published Oct 15, 2018

James Berger, Jennifer Elisseeff, Ellen MacKenzie, Martin Makary, Xiaobin Wang, King-Wai Yau honored

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President's Day of Service

Hundreds from Hopkins make 'meaningful impact'

Published Oct 15, 2018

Nearly 1,000 participate in community service activities across Baltimore as part of 10th annual President's Day of Service

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Number of hand, foot, and mouth disease cases grows

Published Oct 12, 2018

At least 95 cases have been reported at Homewood since early Sept.; university health officials urge steps to prevent spread of virus

Peabody's support helps lift city musician to new heights

Published Oct 12, 2018

Peabody provides a springboard for East Baltimore native Mateen Milan, who dreams of joining a professional orchestra

Sulieman Abiola

Philanthropy fuels student's excellence—and his empathy

Published Oct 12, 2018

Internship grants and a scholarship helped alumnus Suleiman Abiola choose a career path and serve a struggling Baltimore community in the process

Kathleen Fallon

SAIS alumna's legacy carries on in memorial fellowship

Published Oct 12, 2018

A recipient of the Elif Nazmiye Yavuz Fellowship—endowed by gifts from Johns Hopkins SAIS alumni—seeks to support Syrian humanitarian and health workers

President Ron Daniels

Hopkins concludes its 'Rising to the Challenge' campaign

Published Oct 12, 2018

Eight-and-a-half-year fundraising effort was dedicated to fueling discovery, supporting scholars, strengthening communities, and promoting and protecting health

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