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Alumni of Note
On two and a half acres in the coffee and avocado valleys of Guatemala, two young alums are cultivating their dream.
Need help managing your credit cards? Kanishk Parashar, Engr '03, founder and CEO of Coin, has an app for that.
Meet Washington, D.C.'s influential, powerful, and trailblazing Esther Newman, Bus '83, and Anita Samarth, Engr '95.
A Great Read
Read Mary Jo Salter's new book of poetry, Nothing by Design. See also PBS story.
Try Something New
December 13
Silent Night broadcast
PBS will air a production of Silent Night, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Peabody's Kevin Puts about a Christmastime ceasefire in World War I.
January 3, 6, and 9
Johns Hopkins in Asia
Join President Daniels and fellow alumni, parents, and friends for receptions and lively conversation.
January 13-14
Science of Learning and Gateway Sciences Symposia
Homewood campus, Baltimore
Travel The World
March 22-29
Cuba: Cultural Heritage in Havana and Trinidad
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Ghost hunters, apply within
The president is looking for "ghosts" — the photos, stories, and documents that represent our past and can help shape our future. Ghost hunters, apply within. |
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Hopkins researchers help overturn ban
A landmark paper by Krieger alumnus Brian Boyarsky and Hopkins surgeon Dorry Segev was instrumental in overturning a decades-old ban on transplanting HIV-infected organs. |
Born curious
Hal Dietz's career began with a penchant for taking things apart, a type of probing that was encouraged and, as it turns out for this Marfan syndrome expert, key for discovery. |
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You'll shoot your eye out
Searching for the perfect holiday gift to risk harm to your child's eye? Look no further. Researchers have linked high-power blue laser toys to serious eye damage. |
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Sweet repeat for cross country
You've read about it. Now, see it! Watch race highlights from our second-straight NCAA women's cross country victory, and interviews with our Blue Jay national champs! |
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