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Designs for new Johns Hopkins Life Sciences Building presented to city planners
The new building in East Baltimore will include more than 1,200 lab benches for 920 scientists pursuing basic biomedical research.
Johns Hopkins Green Energy Tech Lab to open above R House food market
The Ralph S. O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute secured a state government grant to establish an energy technology lab in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood.
School of Education renovation to bring major upgrades while preserving building's historic appeal
An array of planned changes embraces the promise of an innovative future powered by modern technology while also celebrating the school’s long-standing tradition of excellence.
Johns Hopkins University presents Early Learning Center design
JHU presented designs for the Early Learning Center, an on-campus child care center, to Baltimore’s Urban Design, Architecture Advisory Panel. The new center will allow the university to welcome more children and families while maintaining the same high-quality care.
A new era of public health as Bloomberg School looks to future
A new state-of-the-art building in East Baltimore is designed to create greater connectivity among faculty, staff, and students, strengthening partnerships and supporting the school’s mission to protect health and save lives.
Ceremony marks Hopkins Student Center construction milestone
Johns Hopkins University marked an important milestone in the construction of the new Hopkins Student Center, hosting a topping off ceremony to celebrate the completion of the building’s structure.
Johns Hopkins University presents Early Learning Center design
Johns Hopkins University presented designs for the Early Learning Center, an on-campus child care center, to Baltimore’s Urban Design, Architecture Advisory Panel.
Homewood Early Learning Center relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility
The Homewood Early Learning Center community is beginning a multi-year process that will upgrade, enhance, and relocate the center to a newly built, state-of-the-art facility in 2025.
BLocal BUILD College Alumni Reverse Vendor Fair sparks connections and opportunities
This event brings BUILD College alumni businesses together to showcase their work and forge new partnerships.
EV chargers coming to Homewood's San Martin Garage
In early March 2024, universal level 2 electric vehicle chargers will be installed in the San Martin Garage on the Homewood campus.
A new study in hospitality as boutique hotel opens near Homewood campus
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks official opening of The Study at Johns Hopkins, prominently situated on the corner of North Charles Street and East 33rd Street.
University-branded hotel planned near Homewood
The Study at Johns Hopkins, which will include 115 rooms, a restaurant, and meeting and conference space, will occupy the building currently home to the Blackstone apartments at the intersection of North Charles and East 33rd Street.
Johns Hopkins ice rink at Homewood is open
Registration is now open for the 2024 skating season, which will run from Jan. 13 – Feb. 25.
'Freezer Challenge' helps Hopkins labs reduce energy consumption
Participating JHU labs were able to lower their energy use by a collective 1,202 kWh per day, the equivalent of the energy needed to power 39 single family homes.
BLocal BUILD College celebrates eighth design and construction cohort
The BLocal BUILD College program helps local businesses grow through education and networking.
A bold new era in D.C.
A look inside the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, in D.C.
Johns Hopkins seeks input on draft Climate Action and Sustainability Plan
The document, open for comment through Oct. 20, outlines a new set of sustainability goals for the university and details forthcoming actions.
New School of Public Health building reaches next stage in city planning process
The new 250,000-square-foot facility will support the Bloomberg School’s mission through dynamic workspaces, state-of-the-art classrooms, and a variety of study, collaboration, and event spaces.
Delivering on new lunch options
Traveling trucks and salad-stocked vending machines lead off the university’s response to employees’ requests for more on-site and healthy meals.
Welcome to lactation room No. 50
A ribbon-cutting at Homewood’s Imagine Center marks a milestone for JHU’s Lactation Support Program.
Johns Hopkins plans campus activities to honor veterans contributions
Events planned on campus to honor veterans.
Hopkins engineering students tour SNF Agora project site
Site visit introduces students enrolled in civil and systems engineering course to opportunities available in the field.
Hopkins Student Center plans move forward with preparation of future site
University community will have opportunities to bid farewell to Mattin Center, Whitehead Hall this spring.
A sign of the times
Eagerly awaited neighborhood signs at 33rd and St. Paul streets are among the final pieces of the Charles Village Streetscape project.
O'Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being reopens at Homewood
Bigger, better, brighter spaces will welcome fitness enthusiasts back to the facility, which features new and improved programming and a reinvigorated focus on wellness.
Building the Agora
The SNF Agora Institute formally installed its first cohort of endowed professors, marking a significant moment in the university’s endeavors to foster democracy.
Inside the Imagine Center
Johns Hopkins students have a new home for their explorations, curiosities, and immersive learning experiences.
Johns Hopkins reimagines rec center with $27M expansion
Renovation of the O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being includes new spaces for strength and cardio workouts, group activities, and student well-being.
JHU acquisition expands opportunities in Washington, D.C.
University completes planned purchase of 555 Pennsylvania Ave., the future site of a collaboration and learning hub for the Johns Hopkins community.
Design concept selected for Hopkins Student Center
The concept features an open design with a large central campus living room, a variety of social spaces, themed community lounges, art and enrichment spaces, and dining options.
Revised design unveiled for SNF Agora Institute building at Johns Hopkins
Modified plans bolster connectivity, both within the building and to nearby spaces on the Homewood campus and within the community.
Johns Hopkins to acquire Newseum Building in Washington, D.C.
The university has agreed to purchase the property at 555 Pennsylvania Ave., in the heart of the nation’s capital, and plans to turn it into a consolidated home for all of its D.C.-based graduate programs.
A look inside the new and improved Shriver Hall
The building’s overhaul will improve the audience experience and also completely transform the onstage experience for performers.
Grand opening for refurbished Shriver Hall
18-month renovation project transforms space from 1950s-era auditorium into a state-of-the-art performance center.
Student Center coming to Homewood Campus
Long-sought social space for Johns Hopkins students will be built at the intersection of Charles and 33rd streets.
Preliminary designs offer first glimpse at plans for 'Hopkins D.C.'
Plans submitted by the university, architects for informational review reimagine the building as a modern, light-filled space optimized for learning, research, and public engagement.