#Design4Excellence: The Intersection of Inclusivity and Excellence in the Professional World  

By Naomi Fonseka 26′

The framework of diversity and inclusivity has become more prominent in today’s workplace culture, for many reasons. Most commonly it is used as a benchmark of what kind of importance a professional environment places on actively …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
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Neurodivergence at a Glance

The Inclusive Workplace Series

When considering diversity and inclusion in the workspace, oftentimes our first thoughts are towards racial, gender, or physical disability prejudice or discrimination. It’s easy to get caught up in the physical manifestation of diversity, but one …

By Angel Odukoya
Angel Odukoya
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Hire Hopkins | May 2023

A Message From Our Directors

Dear reader, 

Lately, I’m encountering a good deal of burnout amongst my friends, hiring partners, and colleagues. It’s one of those things you don’t quite realize until you’re knee-deep.

Of course, the irony of it all …

By Alia Poonawala
Alia Poonawala Executive Director, Hire Hopkins
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ENGINEERING TEAMS TAKE TOP PRIZES AT HOPSTART: HOPKINS NEW VENTURE CHALLENGE

Source: HUB
Thirty-five competing teams pitched startup ideas to solve real-world problems in health care, housing access, public health, and more

Student teams from across the university competed to win more than $47,000 in prizes at the 23rd annual HopStart: …

By Belle To
Belle To
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Why Should Mental Health Be a Priority in the Workplace? 

Mental health has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, as people grapple with rising stress levels, anxiety, and depression. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in 2019, 15% of working adults were diagnosed with a mental disorder. …

By Vibha Sathesh Kumar
Vibha Sathesh Kumar
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Hire Hopkins | April 2023

A Message From Our Directors

Dear reader, 

This month, I’m preparing for mid-year reviews with our student team – roughly 8 “Gen-Z” students. As I prepare their feedback, I’m evaluating management practices that always worked well for my teams in …

By Emma O'Rourke-Powell
Emma O'Rourke-Powell
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#Design4Excellence: Career Closet Reflection

By Naomi Fonseka ’26

In our last post, we talked about what it truly means to be diverse and inclusive. We ascertained that an integral part of that definition was making sure that everyone present in our shared professional spaces …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
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Don’t do this when applying for jobs | Get the Facts

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So, 11 News is getting the facts on what consumers can do when it comes to travelingbuying a carjoining a gym, searching for jobs and even learning the best skin-care routines for the summer.

Justin Lorts, …

By Belle To
Belle To
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From Lab to Business: JHU Students Trek to Boston for Immersive Biotech Networking Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented obstacles for students, affecting not only their academic pursuits but also their ability to network with potential employers and discover exciting career opportunities.

Sixteen graduate students from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine, Bloomberg …

By Belle To
Belle To
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University Experiential Learning Outstanding Achiever/Practitioner Awards

The University Experiential Learning hosted a week full of appreciative events for student employees across JHU partnering with divisional teams to celebrate all student employees for National Student Employee Appreciation Week. The week included a recognition and award ceremony at …

By Arjun Yogaratnam
Arjun Yogaratnam
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Uncovering the Uncertainties: Five Lessons Learned from SVB’s Collapse

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10th has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, with thousands of startups losing access to large amounts of their money over the weekend. The collapse, triggered by a bank run, led …

By Belle To
Belle To
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