Have you recently experienced a layoff, particularly in the government or technology sectors? You’re not alone—and your next opportunity is closer than you think. Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is designed specifically for professionals like you who are navigating career transitions.
By: Alisha Mason
Over spring break, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the inaugural Workplace Culture Trek, a student experience exploring workplace culture through the Life Design Lab. These treks provide students with firsthand exposure to different …
Rebecca Kirkman, Mar 22
Today 1,732 students from 39 countries, 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were offered admission to the Johns Hopkins University undergraduate Class of 2029 in the Regular Decision cohort, joining 793 previously admitted …
Bloomberg School of Public Health March 03, 2025
Meet Makenna Lindsay
Makenna Lindsay is a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her research focuses on reproductive justice, …
Hub staff, Mar 11
Farouk Dey, who as the inaugural vice provost for integrative learning and life design at Johns Hopkins spearheaded a bold and sweeping reimagination of the university’s approach to preparing students for fulfilling careers, has been selected as …
Claire Goudreau, Mar 14
Actress, producer, podcaster, advocate—at only 25, Yara Shahidi is already a force to be reckoned with. Although she’s best known for her break-out role in ABC’s black-ish and its spin-off grown-ish, Shahidi’s career has expanded to …
by Maudh Elyamni
Introduction:
Reflecting on my recent summer experience, I am filled with a sense of accomplishment and a renewed commitment to my medical career aspirations. This summer, I had the privilege of continuing my research at the Foster …
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A Message From Our Director
Dear reader,
When I was in college I thought I wanted to be a neurosurgeon. So I studied biology (and …
Too many companies are stuck in the past, still treating majors like crystal balls that can predict an applicant’s success.
The hiring landscape is shifting, and the smartest employers are ditching that rigid criteria in favor of a skills-first approach. …
by Abigail Fassinger
Introduction
I spent the summer at Johns Hopkins Hospital in a developmental neuroscience/neonatology lab under Principal Investigator Dr. Raul Chavez-Valdez. I volunteered my time daily to do experimentation, primarily immunofluorescence, as well as other experiments or …
Co-authored by Kate Barrett (Life Design Educator: Social Sciences) and Dr. Stacey Mitchell (Life Design Educator: Students with International Perspectives)
The 2025 International Studies Career Trek in Washington, DC was an invaluable experience for students, offering insights into a …
