Let it snow

Hub staff, Jan 6

Johns Hopkins University campuses and facilities were closed Monday as winter weather spread across the Baltimore metropolitan area

The Baltimore region woke up to a blanket of fresh snow Monday morning, creating picturesque winter scenes at the …

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The Academy: Where retired faculty go to thrive

Marlene Cimons, Jan 7

Historian Franklin Knight, who retired in 2014 from the faculty of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences after 41 years, appreciates a fine aged and blended dark rum. He not only loves to sip it but …

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Hiring Trends You Should Keep Track Of: What’s “In” and “Out”?

Staying ahead of the curve means adapting to new trends while leaving outdated practices behind. Navigating these changes requires not just awareness, but a willingness to rethink long-standing approaches to recruitment and employee engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or …

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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 …

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SAIS Professor John McLaughlin makes ‘magic with meaning’

Abigail Green, Dec 9

Ever since he saw the 1953 film as a child about the magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, John McLaughlin has been fascinated by magic. “It was spellbinding to me,” he says, recalling the Technicolor production …

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Johns Hopkins scholars and experts share their favorite books of 2024

Hub staff report, Dec 18

It’s no surprise that Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and administrators are a community of readers. From the dean who reads a book a week to the career development adviser who can’t resist adding new finds to …

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Johns Hopkins Ice Rink to open January 10 in new location off University Parkway

Ed Gunts, Dec 6

For the fourth year in a row, Johns Hopkins University is bringing a temporary ice rink to its Homewood campus for six weeks, starting Friday, Jan. 10, and running through Sunday, Feb. 23, weather permitting.

The …

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Lighting of the Quads turns 20

Claire Goudreau, Dec 3

In 2005, Johns Hopkins University celebrated its first Lighting of the Quads, gathering hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members to watch as the Homewood campus turned on its holiday lights. The original organizers hoped …

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Program prepares students to tackle challenges of a complex world

Emily Gaines Buchler, Nov 19

Stephen Hawking famously predicted in 2000, “I think the next century will be the century of complexity.”

Today, the late physicist’s words ring true, given the many large, multilayered problems that exist in our world, …

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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 …

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