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In address to Johns Hopkins University’s Class of 2025, President Daniels reiterated his belief in the transformative power of higher education.
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2025
Messages
- Updates on federal actions
- Our bond at a moment of challenge
- Our essential research partnership with the NIH
- Our Johns Hopkins research enterprise
Speeches
2024
Media
Messages
- On Dialogue
- Our commitment to ensuring Hopkins votes
- Redoubling our commitment to climate action and sustainability
- Johns Hopkins’ continued commitment to diversity
- On a duty of care
- On institutional statements from the university
- Landmark $1 billion gift from alum Michael R. Bloomberg for graduate financial aid
- Encampment is ending
- Update on encampment
- Update on protest on campus
- Safe resolution of encampment at Johns Hopkins
Speeches
- Henrietta Lacks Building Groundbreaking
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 250th Anniversary Clinical Symposium
- Convocation for the Class of 2028
- 2024 Commencement ceremony
- Celebration of Fannie Gaston-Johansson Faculty of Excellence Program
- 50th anniversary of undergraduate co-education at Johns Hopkins
- Installation of Rector Renaud Dehousse at SAIS Europe in Bologna
Writings
2023
Media
- Johns Hopkins opens new D.C. academic center in an old museum site
- A ‘demographic revolution’ at Johns Hopkins
- Hopkins featured on NBC Nightly News for ending legacy admissions
Messages
- Message on violence in Israel and Gaza
- Announcing new School of Government and Policy
- Announcing the Ten for One, 10 goals for 1 University
- What a summer! Welcome back.
- Announcing a new data science and translation institute
- Johns Hopkins’ unwavering commitment to diversity
- Seeking Your Feedback on the University’s New Strategic Framework
Speeches
- Dedication of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center
- Convocation for the Class of 2027
- 2023 Commencement Ceremony
2022
Messages
- Announcing a Transformative Gift for SAIS Europe
- DART – Hopkins Making an Impact
- Welcome Back 2022-23
- Major expansion of employee tuition benefit
- Help us dream—beyond the 10 x 20 to a new JHU strategic vision
- Unprovoked invasion of Ukraine
Speeches
- Scott Tower Dedication Ceremony
- Convocation for the Class of 2026
- Office of Economic Development Impact Report Release
- 2022 Commencement Ceremony
- Kehinde Wiley Rumors of War Installation
- What Universities Owe Democracy: A conversation with Ron Daniels, Brookings Institution
- Commencement for Class of 2020 at Alumni Weekend 2022
- Roadmap on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Kickoff Event
- Elijah Cummings Portrait Unveiling at Henderson-Hopkins
- Inaugural Richard Ekman Keynote Address in Higher Education
Writings
- Raising regard for the academic enterprise
- What can universities do to protect Russian and Ukrainian academics fighting for truth?
- What Universities Owe Democracy
2021
Messages
- Second Roadmap on DEI—Final report, 24 goals, next steps
- Welcome back
- Statement on the death of Bishop Douglas Miles
- Juneteenth University Holiday
- Supporting each other in this moment
- Condemning Violence against Asian and Asian American Communities
- Update on Johns Hopkins finances
- Johns Hopkins investigating anti-Semitic graffiti
- Statement on the death of Thomas V. Mike Miller
- On our democracy
Speeches
- What Universities Owe Democracy, Ronald J. Daniels with Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Public Library
- Facts, equity, and democracy: The indispensable role of universities during COVID-19 and beyond
- Convocation for the Class of 2025
- Democracy Day 2021
- 2021 Commencement ceremony
- What Universities Owe Democracy
Writings
- Hidden college admission factors that hurt students’ chances of acceptance
- Abolish Legacy Admissions Now
- Universities Are Shunning Their Responsibility to Democracy
- Why authoritarian regimes attack independent universities
2020
Messages
- Reexamining the history of our founder
- Message on the national election
- Spring semester plans
- Helping Hopkins vote
- Update on Johns Hopkins University finances
- JHU launches $6 million Innovation Fund for Community Safety
- Welcome to Fall 2020
- Report addresses COVID pandemic’s effects on JHU junior faculty
- Administration reverses restrictions on international student visas
- Johns Hopkins files federal lawsuit in support of international students
- Advancing equity and inclusion at Johns Hopkins
- Johns Hopkins condemns racist act near campus
- Plans for this fall’s undergraduate experience
- Juneteenth time for reflection; University closes at noon
- Planning for fall and beyond
- Solidarity and reimagining public safety
- Planning for our future
- Johns Hopkins stands in solidarity against racism and inequity
- JHU 2020 Planning
- Details on the financial implications of COVID-19 for the university
- Our work continues
- Your commencement
- COVID-19 Update: Remote classes to continue for full semester
- COVID-19: Hopkins stands together
- Update: Classes cancelled, resume online no later than March 23
Speeches
- Democracy and the University in the Age of COVID-19
- First-year student Convocation 2020
- 2020 Commencement Ceremony
- Scholars at Risk 2020 Global Congress
- University in Liberal Democracy
Writings
- Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine: Universities’ Vital Role in the Pandemic Response
- Baltimore Sun op-ed: Coronavirus plea from Johns Hopkins: please take social distancing seriously to save lives
- The Atlantic: Why We Ended Legacy Admissions at Johns Hopkins
2019
Messages
- Remembering Congressman Elijah Cummings
- Welcome back
- Supporting our international scholars and students
- Johns Hopkins to Acquire Iconic Building in Washington, D.C.
Speeches
- SAIS 75th Anniversary Celebration
- Freshman Convocation 2019
- Bringing Johns Hopkins to New York Alumni Gathering
- 2019 Commencement Ceremony
Writings
- Washington Post op-ed: It’s colleges’ job to train citizens. Higher education isn’t rising to the challenge.
- Issues: Securing the Future of the US Biomedical Research Workforce
- Baltimore Sun op-ed: ‘Proud not only to be in Baltimore, but of Baltimore’
- Washington Post Commentary: Central European University is a remarkable school. It should stay in Hungary.
2018
Media
- From JAMA: Supporting the Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers
- From The Guardian: Gentrify or die? Inside a university’s controversial plan for Baltimore
- From the New York Times: A Wall Street Giant Makes a $75 Million Bet on Academic Philosophy
Messages
- Historic $1.8 billion gift from alum Michael R. Bloomberg for undergraduate financial aid
- Announcing a New Johns Hopkins Building Named in Honor of Henrietta Lacks
- Share your input on efforts to support diversity at JHU
- A message from President Daniels to students on the humanities
- Welcome back 2018
Speeches
- Rising to the Challenge Campaign Close
- Reinventing Our Communities: Investing In Opportunity
- Freshman Convocation 2018
- Disrupting Polarization: The Work of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute
- 2018 Commencement Ceremony
- Race and Inequality in America: The Kerner Commission at 50
Writings
- Issues: Knee-Capping Excellence
- Washington Post Commentary: Please, students, take that ‘impractical’ humanities course. We will all benefit.
2017
Media
- President Daniels in The Globe and Mail: ‘Keep surgically focused on your highest priorities’
- The Washington Post talks with President Daniels about the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute
- From the Washington Post: Hopkins hires hundreds in Baltimore, seeking to strengthen community
- ‘Times Higher Education’ looks at the university as pillar of the community
Messages
- JHU response to DACA decision
- Message from President Daniels on the executive order on immigration
- JHU closely monitoring immigration actions
Speeches
Writings
2016
Media
- ‘The Economist’ looks at the challenging history and strengthening future of Hopkins and Baltimore
- Aspen Ideas Festival
- Milken Institute Global Conference
Messages
- JHU and undocumented U.S. residents at the university
- Update on diversity and inclusion
- Johns Hopkins’ commitment to Baltimore
- BLocal pledges to expand economic opportunities
Speeches
- Freshman Convocation 2016
- 2016 Commencement Ceremony
- Bloomberg~Kimmel Cancer Immunotherapy Institute Announcement
- Rising to the Challenge Celebration Event
- Global Competitiveness Forum
Writings
- BloombergView Commentary: A Better Way to Help U.S. Victims of Free Trade
- Washington Post Commentary: Allowing guns on campus will invite tragedies, not end them
- Baltimore Business Journal Commentary: STEM education key to city’s future
- The Chronicle of Higher Education Commentary: Free the Public Universities
- BloombergView Commentary: To Save State Universities, Free Them From the States
- Baltimore Sun Commentary: A commitment to ‘BLocal’ in Baltimore
2015
Media
- Daniels speaks about HopkinsLocal on Dan Rodricks’ Roughly Speaking podcast
- In MSNBC appearance, Daniels discusses Johns Hopkins’ efforts to strengthen Baltimore
Messages
- President Daniels on the Black Student Forum
- Diversity at Johns Hopkins
- Our commitment to Baltimore
- New sexual misconduct policy
- Announcing a Ten by Twenty progress report and the Idea Lab
- A message on innovation and entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins
- Announcing new Catalyst and Discovery Awards for faculty
Speeches
- Freshman Convocation 2015
- President Daniels confirms “deep and unwavering commitment” to Baltimore
- 2015 Commencement Ceremony
2014
Media
Messages
Speeches
- Johns Hopkins University Leadership Summit
- Dean’s Symposium on Ebola
- Freshman Convocation 2014
- University of Toronto Convocation
- Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2014
Writings
2013
Messages
Speeches
- International Conference on Family Planning
- 2013 Freshman Convocation
- 2013 Commencement Ceremony
- Rising to the Challenge Campaign Launch
- Summit on Reducing Gun Violence in America
2012
Messages
- An Identity Initiative for Johns Hopkins University
- President’s Day of Service: Thank you
- Announcing the HCPI Report
- Welcome back
Speeches
- HCPI Press Conference
- Leadership Summit 2012
- 2012 Freshman Convocation
- 2012 Commencement Ceremony
- Dedication of the Sheikh Zayed Tower and the Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center
2011
Messages
- Welcome back
- Johns Hopkins and the East Baltimore Community School
- Johns Hopkins and Baltimore
- Message on the crisis in Japan
- On the Soul of Johns Hopkins
Speeches
- OUTList Launch Celebration
- Leaders and Legends
- 2011 Freshman Convocation
- 2011 Commencement Ceremony
- Rising to the Challenge – San Francisco
- Yong Siew Toh & Peabody Conservatories Joint Degree Signing
2010
Messages
- Johns Hopkins promotes plan for sustainable, healthy environment
- Johns Hopkins Takes Time for Schools
Speeches
- Rededication of Gilman Hall
- Volunteer Summit
- 2010 Freshman Convocation
- 2010 Commencement Ceremony
- Reds Wolman Memorial
