My Internship Experience: A Summer of Research and Growth 

by Gavin Cressy

About Me: My Summer Experience 

Hello all, my name is Gavin Cressy. As of writing this, I am a rising senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in neuroscience. This summer, my internship experiences consisted of two …

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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
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Crafting Stories, Creating Impact: Reflections on the NPSS First-Year Community Leaders Cohort 

As we wrapped up an incredible fall semester of the inaugural NPSS First-Year Community Leaders Program, I found myself reflecting on the journey our students have taken—not just in their roles as volunteers but in their evolution as storytellers, mentors, …

By Beatriz Gutierrez-Malagon
Beatriz Gutierrez-Malagon Assistant Director of Life Design: First Year KSAS
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My summer experience at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital 

by Layann Bashir 

Introduction 

This summer, I had the opportunity to intern at MedStar Hospital as a guest ambassador in the Heart Surgery department. My role involved enhancing patient support and comfort, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and contributing to …

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So, Your Dream Job Came Through, But You Already Accepted Another Offer.. How to Handle This Like a Pro

Picture this: You’ve landed your dream job, but there’s just one problem—you already accepted another offer. What now? Ghosting your current employer or no-showing on day one might seem tempting, but trust me, it’s not worth the hit to your …

By Kim Cosler
Kim Cosler Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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The Mutual Power of Experiential Learning: How Staff Benefit from Student Career Treks

Experiential learning offers students invaluable opportunities to learn through real-world experiences. These moments provide a platform for students to imagine themselves in roles or environments they might never have considered, expanding their horizons and opening new possibilities. At the Johns …

By Antonio Boone
Antonio Boone Assistant Director of Life Design, Student Athletes
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A Summer of Service: Lessons from Volunteering in Healthcare

by Surya (Sonny) Ravinder

Introduction into My Summer

This summer I was involved in multiple volunteering opportunities. One of the activities that I was involved in was Hopkins Community Connections which is a program for undergraduates to volunteer and interact …

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Hopkins welcomes additional students to the Class of 2029

Rebecca Kirkman, Feb 14

Two hundred forty two students from 16 countries, 33 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia were admitted to the Johns Hopkins University undergraduate Class of 2029 in the Early Decision II cohort, joining 551 …

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University shares plans for new Homewood residence hall, dining facility in advance of meeting with city planning board

Hub staff, Feb 10

Johns Hopkins University today shared plans for a new Homewood campus residence hall and dining facility in advance of an upcoming meeting of the Baltimore Urban Design and Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP).

The facility will replace …

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Benefits Orientation for New Full-Time Faculty and Staff

HR NewsWire, Feb 13

Did you just start working at JHU? Or perhaps there’s a new member on your team? If so, there is a monthly opportunity to hear all about the benefits JHU offers, from health insurance to work-life programs …

By Jishuo Yang
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