News - Johns Hopkins University Student Wellness

Obesity a major risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization

Hopkins cardiologist David Kass discusses a recent study that links higher body mass index to more severe cases of COVID-19 and points to obesity as a significant pre-existing condition in younger patients in particular

Johns Hopkins shares message of solidarity against racism

'Because we are all intricately connected by our common humanity, if one segment of our community is hurting, it adversely impacts all of us,' university and Medicine leaders say

Johns Hopkins carefully charting safe, gradual return to campus

Draft guidelines include recommendations for in-person research, graduate student activity, and essential employees; virtual town hall discussion held Friday

Fulbright grants awarded to 21 from Johns Hopkins

Awards from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program support students as they study, conduct research, and teach in foreign countries

Johns Hopkins, 14 other leading universities file amicus brief in support of diversity in college admissions

Court document reflects the university's core belief in the value of a diverse student body that reflects an array of backgrounds and experiences

Three recent graduates earn service scholarships

Senior Ally Hardebeck and alum Olivia Chan receive Emerson National Hunger Fellowships; senior Eduardo da Costa wins Boren Scholarship

Ohanian to graduates: Focus your energy, change the things you can

In his Commencement address, internet entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian urges graduates to be adaptable, invest in 'the best people in your life'

'The Class of 2020 is ready to make its mark'

'Few classes graduate into an environment as desperately in need of our solutions and sacrifices as this one,' says senior class president Pavan Patel

Anthony Fauci delivers special message to Johns Hopkins graduates

Leading infectious disease expert and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, an unannounced participant in JHU's Commencement ceremony, praises students for their achievements, resilience, and potential

Hats off to the graduates

Universitywide ceremony recognizes more than 9,000 graduates, including 1,400 undergraduate students