News - Johns Hopkins University Student Well-Being

Joy Gaslevic named interim vice provost for institutional equity

She has served as university's assistant vice provost and Title IX coordinator since joining Johns Hopkins in June 2016

Learning the ropes

Jack Simone is one of 49 participants in the university's Community Impact Internships Program, which puts Hopkins students to work with Baltimore nonprofits and government agencies during the summer

Student affairs, athletics announce changes in leadership

Three university leaders will take on new roles as the university devotes new resources to student health and well-being

Child care voucher program expanded

Expansion of the program means that more JHU families can get assistance in 2020 if they meet the income requirements and apply on time

New initiative helps Johns Hopkins entrepreneurs pay forward and give back

Founders Pledge encourages successful startups to pay it forward with support for current Hopkins entrepreneurs

JHU Personal Relationships Policy goes into effect

Document outlines how to avoid conflicts of interest and potential negative impacts

'Gaming disorder' is now a medical condition, but not all experts agree with that designation

Hopkins alum says the recent designation of Gaming Disorder as a medical condition is a decision that lacks nuance and may overlook important social components of gaming

Why introverts shouldn't skip that cocktail party

Study asks people with different levels of extroversion to interact in a simulated social mixer and rate their experiences afterward, shedding light on what less-extroverted people can do to increase their social confidence

Helping doctors connect with patients through art

New app encourages medical professionals to look at fine art and examine questions of empathy and observation

Life design: Chasing inspiration instead of checking boxes

Farouk Dey explains the concept of life design and finds it resonates with alumni as well as students