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Frary Gallery Exhibition: Artistic Generosity and the American Artist Abroad
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hopkins Bloomberg Center
On view from April 7 to June 13, this exhibition reflects four decades of artistic exchange through the efforts of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies, a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation providing permanent works of American art for U.S. embassies around the world.
Lavender Celebration 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Levering Hall
All are welcome to join in honoring the achievements and resilience of Johns Hopkins' graduating students, including students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and others, at this year's Lavender Celebration, a meaningful tradition.
Engineering the Future of Life and Health: 20 Years of Discovery, Innovation, and Technology
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bloomberg Student Center
This year's theme, Engineering the Future of Life and Health, highlights how INBT's multidisciplinary community continues to pioneer technologies that reshape human health and medicine, from molecular design and cellular programming to human health and performance.
NeuroAI Symposium | AI Meets Brain: Can We Build Our Golden Gate?
3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Glass Pavilion
This symposium, funded by a Johns Hopkins Data Science and AI Institute grant, aims to bring together Johns Hopkins neuroscience and artificial intelligence researchers to share perspectives on how advancements in one field can accelerate the other.
The Future of Foreign Aid
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hopkins Bloomberg Center
The Johns Hopkins University Center on Global Poverty presents a full-day event with several panels on how foreign aid and international development should be rethought given the recent contraction of aid in the U.S. as well as in developing countries. Panelists include high-level practitioners in the international development arena as well as scholars from around the world.
General Preventive Medicine Residency Program Annual Grand Rounds: Democracy as a Determinant of Health
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
School of Public Health
Dayna Bowen Matthew, the dean of the George Washington University Law School, will give the 2026 J. Douglas Colman Grand Rounds Lecture titled "Democracy as a Determinant of Health," hosted by the General Preventive Medicine Residency Program. A reception at the Wall of Wonder will follow.
Flourish-A-Thon Expo
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bloomberg Student Center
Come celebrate how Johns Hopkins students are using artificial intelligence to bridge real-world flourishing gaps with live demos and awards.
The Hopkins Forum: Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Shriver Hall
Open to Debate and the SNF Agora Institute continue their series with a debate about whether the system that has produced countless breakthroughs is holding itself back
Advanced Grant Writing: Specific Aims Workshop
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Stieff Silver Building
Learn proven strategies and gain practical insights from experts who have successfully navigated the complexities of the grant application process. This hands-on workshop, presented both in person and virtually, will equip first-time grant applicants and those who have not been successful with grant submissions with the tools to craft compelling proposals that stand out, significantly enhancing your chances of securing funding.
Idea to Industry: Fueling Innovation in Maryland: Understanding the BIITC
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
FastForward 1812
Join Maryland Department of Commerce's Jason Sobel for a clear, actionable overview of the Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit (BIITC). Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and how recent updates, alongside related incentives, can help unlock funding and drive growth.