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Hopkins partnerships strengthen global presence

As more universities look to innovative methods of globalization, Hopkins institutions have taken the traditional route - building their international presence through hospital partnerships, research collaborations and joint-degree programs. Post a comment

Things I've Learned, with rock music professor Paul Mathews

Paul Mathews, Peabody professor of music theory and Homewood professor of rock music, talks about his days as a Peabody Prep student and reconciling his two loves, classical and popular music. Post a comment

Students click in class with remotes

There is a widespread phenomenon among students unwilling to go to another early lecture to trade days of going to class with their friends: One friend might go to class on Tuesday, while the other attends on Thursday. Post a comment

President Brody Announces Retirement

In a move that will certainly come as a surprise to many faculty, staff, alumni and students, University President William Brody has announced that he will retire on Dec. 31. "After a dozen years in the best job I'll ever have, it is nearly time to move to the next phase of my life." 2 Comments

Veteran journalist warns of imminent war with Iran

The threat of American military action in Iran is real, according to veteran New York Times correspondent Stephen Kinzer, who spoke to a small audience in Shriver Hall last night. 1 Comment

State lawmakers look to tackle use of trans fats

Hopkins eliminated trans fats from its dining halls last year

Maryland is looking at ways to curb the use of trans fats in restaurants, but Hopkins Dining is one step ahead. Post a comment

Carey School dean named to board for business education

Yash Gupta, the inaugural dean of the Carey Business School, has been elected to the board of directors of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Post a comment

Stock program improves middle schoolers' grades

The Hopkins Center for Social Organization of Schools has found that students participating in a stock investment program outperformed other students in several academic areas. Post a comment

Engineering Professor Robert Kraichnan dies at age 80

Robert H. Kraichnan, professor of mechanical engineering, died on Feb. 26 in Santa Fe, N.M. at the age of 80. Kraichnan had worked at Hopkins in the Whiting School of Engineering since 2003. Post a comment

JHU physician-in-chief receives Diversity Award

Cardiologist and Hopkins Hospital physician-in-chief Myron Weisfeldt was named the second-ever recipient of the Diversity Award from the Association of Professors of Medicine. Post a comment

Princeton starts study abroad program for gap-year freshmen

A new study abroad program at Princeton University will allow newly admitted students to spend a year abroad before entering college. Post a comment

Women-only gym hours at Harvard causes controversy

Harvard University has recently instated a new policy allowing only women to use a campus gym for several hours during the week. Post a comment

JHU political party groups go head-to-head

In the midst of primary fever, the battle lines were drawn as the College Democrats and Republicans took the stage in order to debate the primaries' main issues. Post a comment

Brasserie Tatin is a surprising letdown

Last month on a rainy Friday evening, I met a friend for what we hoped would be an enjoyable culinary adventure after a hyper-intense week of the Hopkins grind. 4 Comments

Getting a spring break body: do's and don'ts

Slipping into a bikini or board shorts that have been stored away for the past six months may be the last thing on your mind while you're busy with midterms and finalizing your spring break plans, but if you're one of the lucky ones you'll be hitting the beach before you know it. Post a comment

Do it once more, for old time's sake

I can't tell you how to break up with your significant other. But I can tell you how not to do it. 1 Comment

Embrace the diversity layering affords

Confession: I don't check the weather when I wake up in the morning. Post a comment