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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He dedicated himself to protesting any perceived involvement by Howard with President Trump’s agenda or cabinet, creating the unaffiliated student group HUResist in the hopes of pushing Howard toward resistance against Trump’s more conservative educational doctrine. That night, after celebrating with friends and drinks, the joy turned bitter.

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Assisting students in distress

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Dear Faculty and Staff, As a member of the faculty or staff at JHU, you may become aware of students who are in distress and whose behavior, thoughts, or experiences cause you concern.  We all face challenges in our lives, and many of us, including many of our students, may be struggling through some difficulties. The

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Survey: This Week in Well-Being newsletter

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

The Office of Student Health and Well-Being publishes This Week in Well-Being , a university-wide weekly e-newsletter in Spring 2022. Our target audience is students and trainees. It should take no longer than five minutes to complete, and is essential to creating communications that respond to the needs of our audience.

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Tips for observing Ramadan at Hopkins

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

As a Muslim college student, I’d like to offer up tips that I’ve found helpful in navigating the holy month at Hopkins! If you are struggling to find healthy but quick foods to eat during Suhoor, both the Student Health and Wellness Center and Hopkins Dining have nutritionists on staff and they are a great resource!

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Information about COVID-19, flu and RSV

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Our vaccination policies for students and employees will remain unchanged during the upcoming term. For campus guests, only divisions that host on-campus guests who stay overnight in JHU on-campus residential facilities will be responsible for communicating the vaccination requirement and ensuring compliance. Sincerely, Stephen Gange.

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Supporting our community affected by tragic loss

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Although this tragedy did not occur on a Johns Hopkins campus, we have been in communication with the Baltimore Police Department throughout its investigation and are providing support services to our students, staff, alumni, and neighbors. Telephone consultation with BHCST is available to students, faculty, and staff in Washington, D.C.

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Department of Public Works Notice: Potential Water Contamination

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for additional information: General Information for the Public: [link] General Information for People with Weakened Immune Systems: [link] Prevention & Control – Immunocompromised Persons: [link] A Guide to Water Filters: [link] Thank you, Jon Links Vice Provost and Chief Risk Officer Bob McClean (..)