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Dean Beverly Wendland Named Provost at Washington University
Beverly Wendland, current Krieger School dean, has been appointed the next provost of Washington University in St. Louis.
Krieger School Leads Commemoration of Women’s Suffrage
Johns Hopkins and the Krieger School are celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage with a full year of events.
Major Infatuation: Economics
Students tell us why they love being an economics major.
Faculty Awards
Almost 20 faculty awards for Spring 2020, including fellowships, prizes, professorships and more. Find out what our faculty have been up to this year.
In Memoriam
We remember James Taylor, professor of Biology; Stephen Dixon, retired Professor in Writing Seminars; John Irwin, Decker Professor in the Humanities emeritus; and Yung Keun Lee, professor emeritus in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
New Associate Dean Named
Meet Rachel Hitchcock, Krieger’s new associate dean for external affairs.
Dean’s Desktop
A final message from Dean Wendland for the spring 2020 issue. "I have been repeatedly buoyed by the courage and dedication of the faculty and students of the Krieger School." As I prepare to leave the Krieger School for a new position, I can honestly say that I have learned something from each and every one of you.
If you’re trying to introduce students to an authentic research environment, then the chaos of real research is part of that. Researchers don’t just pipette all day. They do a lot of thinking.
Emily Fisher, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Biology, on suggestions for adapting teaching to a virtual environment during COVID-19.
Chronicle of Higher Education , March 20, 2020
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@graffgolf was named to honor JHU’s late football coach, Jim Margraff. Founder, Aaron Shapiro, first thought of the idea to use technology to improve his golf game in seventh grade, when he discovered he was “terrible” at the sport. ⛳️ With the help of @fastforward_u, the company has designed a golf ball with an internal circuit board that collects data to help players improve their technique. #jhu #johnshopkins 🔗Link in our bio to read more.
Remembering and honoring our Nation’s fallen heroes and their families today. 💙#memorialday ...
Remembering and honoring our Nation’s fallen heroes and their families today. 💙#memorialday #jhu
Today’s the big day! 🎉 Happy Commencement Day #Classof2020. 🎓 #gohop #jhu2020
Today’s the big day! 🎉 Happy Commencement Day #Classof2020. 🎓 #gohop #jhu2020
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