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Individuals practiced physical distancing before state directives made it mandatory, study shows
July 1, 2020
New study of cell phone data shows that people in counties hardest hit by the pandemic voluntarily reduced their number of daily trips outside the home to slow the spread of coronavirus
Johns Hopkins announces plans for fall undergraduate experience
June 30, 2020
University will resume on-campus activities while preserving flexibility for those who cannot or do not wish to return to campus
Johns Hopkins awards nearly $1M to support PhD professional development
June 30, 2020
The PhD Professional Development Innovation Initiative funds training workshops, diversity networking events, and internship opportunities to help PhD students explore a broad range of career paths
JHU acquisition expands opportunities in Washington, D.C.
June 29, 2020
University completes planned purchase of 555 Pennsylvania Ave., the future site of a collaboration and learning hub for the Johns Hopkins community
Johns Hopkins issues statement opposing U.S. extension of work visa limits
June 29, 2020
Executive order signed last week suspends entry of certain foreign workers through 2020
Making a better mask
June 26, 2020
WSE Manufacturing is designing and testing plans for a mass-producible reusable respirator mask to support the dwindling supply of N95 masks
Planning workgroups weigh options for fall instruction, student life
June 26, 2020
New recommendations expected next week will address the academic calendar, class formats, exams, housing and dining, student activities, health and well-being, and new student orientation
Researchers return to the lab, but it's far from business as usual
June 25, 2020
Facilities across Johns Hopkins began a phased reopening in mid-June, but with new safety measures and rotating staff schedules, the lab space—and experience—has dramatically changed
A philosopher's view of social distancing, protesting
June 24, 2020
Hopkins bioethicist Travis Rieder discusses the complex ethical issues surrounding social distancing and protesting
Namandjé Bumpus makes history with new department chair role
June 23, 2020
She is the first African-American woman to lead a department at the JHU School of Medicine and the only African-American woman currently chairing a pharmacology department at any medical school in the nation