The year in photos

Hub staff, Dec 20

Between trailblazing financial aid support for Peabody Institute and School of Medicine students, groundbreakings for the upcoming Henrietta Lacks and Bloomberg Public Health buildings, and countless medical, academic, and scientific breakthroughs, 2024 has been a year …

By Jishuo Yang
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Immersion in Impact: An Internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India

Written by: Amanda Ferber

Introduction to the Public Health Research Institute of India  

My internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India was the greatest honor of my life so far. For 45 days in July and August 2024, …

By Life Design Lab
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International Career Summit 2024

Written by: Yasir Kurt and Stacey Mitchell, PhD

The International Career Summit 3.0, hosted by the International Career Collective (ICC) from November 11-15 under the exceptional leadership of Jane Sitter and Hal Matthews, was the most successful Summit to date! …

By Yasir Kurt
Yasir Kurt Director of Graduate Programs: AAP and Whiting Engineering
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Why Johns Hopkins University Ranks as the Top Choice for US Students: A Deep Dive into its Performance in THE and QS World Rankings 2025

TOI Education, Nov 29

Johns Hopkins University (JHU), founded in 1876, continues to be a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, attracting thousands of domestic and international students every year. As one of the most prestigious institutions globally, JHU consistently …

By Jishuo Yang
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What universities owe America’s future leaders

Hans Zeiger, Nov 06

As a nation, we are failing to prepare citizens for leadership in our constitutional republic. According to a September 2023 Pew Research Center study, 72 percent of Americans rate the overall quality of political candidates in …

By Jishuo Yang
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How Do You Want to Move Through Life?

This Month in Life Design: Get Curious (About Yourself)

There’s a power in asking questions about who we are and what we’re here to do. Too often, we settle into routines and focus on expectations, letting them shape us without …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Life Design
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Unlocking Global Talent: Capitalizing on the Surge of International Graduate Students

The landscape of higher education in the United States is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with international graduate student enrollment soaring to unprecedented levels. This trend presents an opportunity for forward-thinking organizations to diversify their talent pools and gain a competitive …

By Kim Cosler
Kim Cosler Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Empathetic Communication Matters

Written by: Laura Fajín-Riveiro (Assistant Director of Life Design, AAP)  and Dr. Stacey Mitchell (Assistant Director of Life Design, Students with International Perspectives) 

INTRODUCTION  

Communications and Media Industry Week wrapped up last Friday, yet we at the Life …

By Stacey Mitchell
Stacey Mitchell Life Design Educator: Students with International Perspectives
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Unlocking Career Opportunities: The Transformative Power of Intersession Career Treks

Participating in Career Treks offers a unique opportunity to pair classroom learning with visits to top employers for the chance to gain an insider’s perspective on various industries. These treks are designed to give students invaluable access to the workplace …

By Jess Harlee
Jess Harlee Director of Employer Relations
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Johns Hopkins rises to No. 6 in ‘U.S. News’ best colleges rankings

Hub staff, Sep 24

‘U.S. News & World Report’ recognizes Hopkins for academic excellence as well as for low student debt, value, innovation, undergraduate research, and disciplines such as biomedical engineering and biotechnology

Johns Hopkins University rose to No. 6 …

By Jishuo Yang
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