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COURTESY OF VICTORIA JUHARYAN  CLE's course "Disciplines Without Borders: Multidisciplinarity in Literature, Art, and Sciences," taught by Professor Victoria Juharyan, explores themes of science and mathematics in famous Russian literary works.

Dostoevsky + Math = A Class Without Boundaries

By MYRA SAEED | October 11, 2025

Recently, CLE course "'Disciplines without Borders' and Multidisciplinarity in Literature, Art, and Sciences" read Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Gambler, connecting their analysis to The Mathematical Mind of F. M. Dostoevsky: Imaginary Numbers, Non-Euclidean Geometry, and Infinity, written by University of Richmond professor Michael Marsh-Soloway. On Sept. 26, Marsh-Soloway discussed his research and methods for the class. 

JOSHUA LONSTEIN /  PHOTO EDITOR Students and community members condemn University construction of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute in Wyman Park.

Construction of AI Center in Wyman Park sparks controversy among students

By MYRA SAEED | October 9, 2025

The University announced the construction of the roughly 500,000 square foot Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) building on Aug. 3, 2023. The University intends to build the institute at the intersection of Wyman Park Drive and Remington Avenue. The News-Letter investigated student opinion on DSAI construction’s potential effects on the environment.

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITORVeda Kimminei has been elected Freshmen Class Council President, the Committee on Student Elections announced on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

2025–26 SGA freshmen representatives elected

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | October 7, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Committee on Student Elections (CSE) released the results for the Fall 2025 Student Government Association (SGA) Freshmen Elections. The Class of 2029 positions available for this cycle included the Class Council President, Class Council members and the Class Programming Council.

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITOR Vice Provost for Student Affairs Rachelle Hernandez and Associate Vice Provost for Student Engagement and Dean of Students Brittini Brown visited the SGA meeting and shared updates.

SGA discusses upcoming events and student conduct code changes

By GRACE ZHU | October 7, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) convened for a general body meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Vice Provost for Student Affairs Rachelle Hernandez and Associate Vice Provost for Student Engagement and Dean of Students Brittini Brown opened the floor for student updates.

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITOR The Hopkins community reacts to the U.S. federal government shutdown, which occurred due to the Senate’s failure to pass the annual budget. Students, organizations and the University administration reflect on the potential impacts of an extended shutdown.

Government shutdown sparks concern with Hopkins community

By KAYLEE NGUYEN and MYRA SAEED | October 5, 2025

The government shutdown occurred as a result of continued disputes between party leaders over federal spending priorities. While legislators spar over funding bills in Washington, D.C., the consequences have extended into the lives of everyday students. To some in the Hopkins community, the shutdown has prompted concerns about the effect on public services as well as higher education.

COURTESY OF LEMON DOROSHOW The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) hosted a communications webinar titled “Leveraging Strategic Communication and Corporate Diplomacy for Success,” featuring Hopkins alumna Anna Clark’s perspective on how to use skills in communications to achieve professional goals.

AAP hosts webinar on communication's role in global leadership

By LEMON DOROSHOW | September 21, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 15 Hopkins students, professionals and affiliates gathered for a webinar titled “Leveraging Strategic Communication and Corporate Diplomacy for Success.” The webinar, which was hosted by Dr. Patricia Hernandez and Hopkins alumna Anna Clark focused on how communications skills can be used to bolster corporate responsibility and global leadership efforts. 

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITORStudents and workers reflect on changes in workplace conditions and food quality amidst Hopkins Dining budget cuts and administrative changes.

Students and Hopkins Dining workers react to dining budget cuts and quality changes

By MYRA SAEED | September 17, 2025

On June 2, President Ronald J. Daniels announced a series of budget cuts to offset recent federal funding reductions. These initiatives included pausing annual pay increases for most employees, freezing hiring for new and existing staff positions, slowing capital projects involving research and student life, and reducing discretionary spending on travel, food, supplies and professional services. 

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