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No. 193; January 2018
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Investor Bill Miller makes historic $75 million gift to Department of Philosophy
“I attribute much of my business success to the analytical training and habits of mind that were developed when I was a graduate student at Johns Hopkins,” said the legendary investor.
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Taking a load off their shoulders — literally
Whiting School graduate student Emily Hadley designs a device to reduce the physical stress lead vests can cause for radiologists and surgeons.
WATCH VIDEO
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Did you resolve to learn something new this year?
The Spring 2018 Odyssey catalog is a great place to start, and alumni enjoy a 25 percent discount on courses.
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Hopkins-related entrepreneurs earn Forbes “30 Under 30” nods
The magazine highlights medical student Shiv Gaglani, Krieger alumni Manik Bhat and Eric Conner, and Whiting alumni Daniel Levenson and Alex Villa.
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Register for Reunion TODAY!
Enjoy a 10 percent discount now through Jan. 31. (Oh, and mark your calendar for April 27-29!)
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(Almost) ready for liftoff

The Parker Solar Probe — designed and built by Hopkins’ Applied Physics Laboratory — takes a big step toward its rendezvous with the sun.
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Help make 2018 our most impactful year yet

Your gift to the Alumni Association helps alumni and students improve our university, our communities, and the world.
GIVE TODAY

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Designing a dynasty on the run

Go behind the scenes with the women’s cross country team, which won its fifth NCAA Division III title in six years in November.
WATCH VIDEO

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Rising to the Challenge hits the home stretch

As the campaign enters its final six months, see how far we’ve come in supporting students, faculty, clinicians, and researchers across Hopkins.
SEE REPORT

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Reward yourself, help support the Alumni Association
Help support the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association while earning more cash back for the things you buy most with the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Cash Rewards credit card from Bank of America.
APPLY NOW
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association receives financial support for allowing Bank of America to offer this credit card program.
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Nationwide helps you save
Protect what matters most in your life — enjoy JHAA member-only discounts when you enroll in auto and powersports insurance policies.
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SEE THE SITES
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Which Bloomberg Distinguished Professors are in YOUR school?

Learn about these brilliant faculty and how they’re building human bridges across Hopkins through their innovative, interdisciplinary research.
VISIT SITE
CLASS NOTES
Serap-Bastepe-Gray.jpg Serap Bastepe-Gray, MM (Peab ’99), BM (Peab ’96)
Through the Peabody Clinic for Performing Artists, Bastepe-Gray leads a novel approach to treating performers’ injuries
 
GREAT READS
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Louis Galambos
Johns Hopkins University Press
TRY SOMETHING NEW
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Celebrate #JHUinUniform
Alumni and students can connect and share stories to honor Hopkins’ rich tradition of military service in this brand-new affinity community.
GET INVOLVED
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Hopkins Miami/Palm Beach: Panthers vs. Capitals
Thursday, January 25
6:00 p.m.
Sunrise, Florida
Join Florida Panthers Director of Hockey Analytics Brian Macdonald, PhD (A&S ’08), A&S ’03, for an engaging pregame presentation of how math and hockey really do mix.

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Travel the World
June 1 – 8, 2018
Family Guest Ranch, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Bring your family for an iconic western vacation at Moose Head Ranch, located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, which will be reserved exclusively and discounted for Johns Hopkins families and friends.