Adapt, Pivot, & Persist

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 Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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From Campus to Community: Your Library is the Original Imagine Center 

One of the most powerful leverage points we have is access to resources.  So many of our resources are tied up through organizations, non-profits, government, and universities.  Here at Johns Hopkins, the Imagine Center brings together a dynamic outfit of staff, implementing …

By Keira Wilson
Keira Wilson Sr. Life Design Educator: Public Health
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Unlocking Opportunity Through Exploration: The Future Fest Research Taste Testing

Written by: Kara Hunter and Rickie Eatherly

At Johns Hopkins University, curiosity isn’t confined to the classroom—it’s a driving force that powers discovery, innovation, and growth. During this year’s Future Fest, we brought that spirit to life with our Research …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Hopkins Students Take on Global Stage at Oxford’s Map the System Final

This July, The Johns Hopkins University joined educators and innovators from around the globe at the Map the System Global Final 2025, hosted by the University of Oxford. Representing Hopkins were first-year students Akhila Rao and Aditi Singasani, whose project …

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Find your people: Join a Johns Hopkins networking group

HR NewsWire, Sep 10

Looking for connection, support, or just a space to share and grow with others who understand your journey? The Office of Benefits & Worklife and JHEAP, the Johns Hopkins Employee Assistance Program, host virtual networking groups where …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Alum Spotlight: Annelise Ware, MHS

Bloomberg School, June 27

Annelise Ware, MHS recently graduated with a Masters of Health Science degree from the Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Department of Mental Health. Her master’s thesis was on child sexual abuse in aesthetic sports. 

Tell us …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Future Fest, Your Way  

Remember that old Burger King slogan, “Have it your way”? It was all about letting customers customize their meal and feel like they were in charge — no settling, no compromises. At the Life Design Lab, we’re taking a similar approach …

By Ashley A. Culbreath Ph.D
Ashley A. Culbreath Ph.D Sr. Director, Life Design
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How PhDs Decided, Applied, and Thrived: Real Talk from Scholars on the Application Process

Written by: Lemoine Joseph and Rickie Eatherly

Applying for a PhD is a huge decision—one that blends ambition, curiosity, and much uncertainty. To clarify and offer guidance on the process, we connected with four current PhD students and recent graduates …

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How Hopkins’ Employer Partnerships Are Shaping Future Consultants

 At Johns Hopkins University, our students aren’t just preparing for their futures—they’re experiencing them in real time. Through dynamic partnerships with leading consulting firms like Deloitte GPS, Accenture Federal Services, KCIC, diiVe, and Bain, Hopkins students have been able to …

By Jess Harlee
Jess Harlee Director of Employer Relations
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From Benchwork to Belonging: My Summer at Mass General Brigham

By: Mejia Yahaira

This summer, I had the privilege of being mentored by Bryan Kaplan, a Johns Hopkins University alumnus and the lab program manager at a Harvard-affiliated lab within Mass General Brigham. Our primary focus was on conducting histopathological …

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My Summer with the Social Computing Group in Switzerland

By: Jerome Shangold

Introduction

I was incredibly fortunate last summer to have the opportunity to work at Idiap in Martigny, Switzerland. My role consisted in being an intern working as a Junior Fellow in the AI4Media project. Not only did …

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