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COURTESY OF LANA SWINDLE Lieberman and Harlev discuss the implications of expanding presidential authority in Trump's second term in an event moderated by Assistant Director of Public Programming Mary Bruce. 

"First 100 Days" event hosts Professor Robert Lieberman and Ido Harlev in a discussion of Trump's executive authority

By LANA SWINDLE | March 7, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21  Hopkins at Home, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute, and the Alumni in Government, Academia, Law & Policy Community hosted “Executive Power: How Presidential Authority Reshapes Our Relationship with Democracy and Daily Life” as the first online event of a four-part series titled "First 100 Days: From Home to Abroad.” Each part seeks to examine a different facet of executive power during the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump’s second term.

NIH IMAGE GALLERY / PUBLIC DOMAIN Hopkins has joined 12 universities and 3 higher education groups in a federal lawsuit against the NIH over the institution limiting reimbursement for indirect research costs to 15% of grant funding.

Hopkins joins lawsuit against NIH over "abrupt and sweeping" funding cuts

By MYRA SAEED | March 6, 2025

On Wednesday March 5, a federal judge issued a nationwide temporary injunction against the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) plan to reduce reimbursement for grant-related costs at universities and research institutions nationwide. The preliminary injunction supersedes a temporary restraining order that was issued on Feb. 10.

Former SGA Senator alleges violation of SGA constitution and bylaws by Executive and Legislative Branch

By MYRA SAEED | March 5, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Student Government Association (SGA) Judiciary granted a Writ of Certiorari for a petition filed by former Senator Jackson Morris against SGA. In the petition, Morris called for the judiciary to consider whether current SGA practices constitute a violation of SGA’s constitution and the Bylaws of the Senate, specifically regarding the availability of SGA minutes, meetings and proceedings to the public. 

COURTESY OF MYRA SAEED BSU hosted an alumni panel and a museum exhibition with stories and photographs dating back to BSU’s founding in 1968.  

BSU hosts "Legacy and Progress" exhibition

By MYRA SAEED | March 2, 2025

On Feb. 21, 2025, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the “Legacy and Progress” event, showcasing an alumni panel and a museum exhibition with stories and photographs dating back to BSU’s founding in 1968. Held in the Gilman Atrium, the event’s museum exhibition featured old photographs of BSU throughout the decades, Black performance advertisements, protest signs and yearbooks. 

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, the Office of Public Affairs in the Department of Justice announced that the Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism would visit ten universities, including Hopkins, to assess reports of antisemitic incidents and determine “whether remedial action is warranted.” 

Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism will visit Hopkins

By MYRA SAEED | March 1, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, the Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs announced that the Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism would visit ten universities, including Hopkins, to assess reports of antisemitic incidents and determine potential further action.

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR 551 students were admitted to the University in the first two round of Early Decision admissions. 

Hopkins welcomes 793 students to the Class of 2029 through Early Decisions rounds

By SAMHI BOPPANA | February 28, 2025

On Feb. 14, the University welcomed 242 students to the Class of 2029 through Early Decision II (ED II). The first rounds of Early Decision — Early Decision I (ED I) and QuestBridge admissions — were released in December, admitting 551 students to the University. The numbers are consistent with data from last year’s early decision admissions cycle. 

COURTESY OF KAYLEE NGUYEN Protestors marched around Homewood Campus to protest Trump’s claim that the U.S. will occupy the Gaza Strip.

Protesters gather outside of Gilman to demand “Gaza is not for sale”

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | February 27, 2025

On Feb. 21, 2025, members of the Hopkins Justice Collective (HJC) gathered outside of Gilman Hall at Keyser Quad to protest against President Donald J. Trump’s claim that the “U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip” and the University’s decline to divest its endowment from companies that have ties to Israel. 

COURTESY OF WILL KIRK Pratt stressed the importance of improving the accessibility of the criminal justice system, especially with regard to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Judge Victoria Pratt reflects on her legal career and advocacy for criminal justice reform

By CONNER FENG | February 20, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Judge Victoria Pratt headlined the first Hopkins Lecture Series event of the spring semester, focusing on criminal justice reform in the 21st century. The event was held in Shriver Hall. As Chief Judge of the Newark Municipal Court in Newark, New Jersey, Pratt also presides over Newark Community Solutions, an alternative sentencing program providing an alternative to jail and fines for low-level offenders. She has advocated for criminal justice reform across the United States and abroad, and has given a TED talk, guest lectures and keynote addresses on the matter. 

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR The 2023 report by the Office of Institutional Equity highlighted a general rise in campus reporting and provided information that most reports did not become cases within OIE.

OIE's 2023 annual report highlights rise in campus reporting

By MYRA SAEED | February 20, 2025

In Dec. 2024, the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) released its 2023 annual report, overviewing all received complaints and actions taken related to discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, as well as requests for disability or religious related accommodations. The report reflected a general rise in reporting from 2022 and provided information on the outcome of cases. 

COURTESY OF Steeped in tradition and connection, the Hopkins Tea Club bridges campuses and cultures through a shared appreciation for tea.

Spilling the tea with Tea Club

By AMY XU | February 20, 2025

Along with coffee and zero-calorie energy drinks, tea has now become a cherished beverage on campus. The Tea Club — founded in 2023 by Mengbo “Ben” Guan and Menghan “Rex” Jiang — attracts tea aficionados and beginners alike. More than hosting a scheduled time and place to sample different teas, Tea Club aims to foster connections among students from all Hopkins campuses united by a shared appreciation for advanced tea culture.

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR HopTalks hosted a seminar-style discussion for members of the Hopkins community to share their perspectives on the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action and impact on student demographics. 

Hop Talks event invites Hopkins community members to discuss affirmative action

By SHAAN UDANI | February 18, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb.12, Hop Talks invited the Hopkins community to a seminar-style discussion titled “Hop Talks: Affirmative Action Impact at Johns Hopkins.” The focal topic of the event was how the recent Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action and race-conscious admissions have altered the demographics of the University’s first-year class.

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR Following the Trump Administration’s recent orders and guidances pertaining to DEI and race in University activities, the impact on Hopkins remains unclear. 

Baltimore Judge blocks enforcement of Trump's executive orders related to DEI

By MYRA SAEED | February 18, 2025

On Jan. 20, President Donald J. Trump issued two executive orders: “Initial Recessions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions” and “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.” Respectively, these orders revoked Biden-era protections for racial, gender, and sexual-orientation equity and terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government. 

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR The AMR 1 residence hall and Hopkins Cafe will be replaced by a new building. Construction on the project is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed in 2028.

AMR I residence hall and Hopkins cafe to be replaced

By NAOMI MAO | February 18, 2025

On Feb. 10, the University shared plans to replace the Alumni Residence Memorial (AMR) I and the Hopkins Café dining hall, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed by 2028. The plans were announced 10 days in advance of the University’s meeting with the Baltimore Urban Design and Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP) on Feb. 20 . 

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