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Going to College Doesn’t Have to Suck

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I adore this human, who started life at barely 4 lbs and has emerged into a thoughtful, sensitive man with a love for soccer and his long-term girlfriend. According to Jared and Jen, the work starts by prioritizing studentswell-being and empowering them to identify and act on their values. There’s no way around it.”

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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges. Such insights underscore the imperative to prioritize holistic support structures within academia to foster student well-being and academic success. students grappling with chronic illnesses and mental health concerns.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. The shift was not merely about numbers but about creating environments where all students could thrive.

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Updated vaccine requirements

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

In consultation with the Johns Hopkins University Health Advisory Group and other public health experts across our campuses, and given the impending expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, Johns Hopkins University is simplifying its COVID-19 vaccine policy.

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Preparing for a government shutdown

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Given past experience, including the 35-day shutdown in 2018, the work of most faculty, students, and staff should not be seriously hindered, and patient care will continue without interruption. Johns Hopkins students who receive federal financial aid will not be penalized if the shutdown delays their payments to the university.

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JHU Alcohol and Drug Policies

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

They include relevant requirements to promote and create safe communities, as well as possible sanctions that the university may impose for violations of its standards of conduct with respect to alcohol and other drugs. Members of the university community are responsible for knowing the risks associated with substance use and misuse.

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Annual influenza vaccine

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

While no longer a pandemic, COVID is endemic, and we expect to see cases among our university community this fall and throughout the academic year. Annual Influenza Vaccine Since 2020, Johns Hopkins University has required all JHU students, trainees, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff to receive an annual influenza (flu) vaccine.

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