Dedication of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center
    President Daniels spoke at a celebration Oct. 19 to dedicate the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.
    Convocation for the Class of 2027

    Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsConvocation for the Class of 2027 | Keyser Quad | August 27, 2023 [As delivered] Thank you, Vice Provost Phillips. Thank you, too, to all our speakers this evening for your words of welcome, and also to the Octopodes, Sirens, and AllNighters for their exceptional performance. And a shout out to our entire orientation team for pulling together all of this week’s events! Let’s...

    2023 Commencement Ceremony
    In remarks to the Class of 2023, President Daniels shares the story of the immense collective effort needed to help 88 people escape Afghanistan during its chaotic collapse in August 2021.
    Scott Tower Dedication Ceremony

    Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsScott Tower Dedication Ceremony Hi, I’m Ron Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University. I’m sorry I couldn’t join you in-person, but I did not want to miss the opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick Scott with his family and friends, with my Hopkins colleagues, and with the Fred Scott brigade, who have for decades sustained Frederick’s legacy by...

    Convocation for the Class of 2026

    Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsConvocation for the Class of 2026 | Keyser Quad Thank you, Vice Provost Phillips. Thank you, too, to all our speakers this evening for your words of welcome, and also to the Octopodes, Sirens, and the AllNighters for their stellar performances. And thank you, of course, to the entire orientation team for doing such a phenomenal job at pulling off this incredible week of events! Let’s...

    Office of Economic Development Impact Report Release

    Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsOffice of Economic Development Impact Report Release Thank you, Alicia, and thank you to our panelists! What a wonderful moment to see everyone together and to hear directly from our partners about the work we are collectively undertaking. I should start off with a confession. I am a Type-1 diabetic. I am the worst Type-1 diabetic. When I go home tonight, I will tell Joanne that it...

    2022 Commencement Ceremony

    Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsJohns Hopkins Commencement | Homewood Field Under truly perfect skies with moderate temperatures, with soaring spirits, boundless pride, and the delay that allowed for two, not one night of pre-Commencement partying, I am delighted to be able to say, “Good morning, Johns Hopkins Class of 2022!” I am truly overjoyed to be here with all—live—on our historic Homewood...

    Kehinde Wiley Rumors of War Installation

    Remarks for Ronald J. DanielsKehinde Wiley Rumors of War Installation Good afternoon! I am so thrilled to join all of you, our students, colleagues, and distinguished guests, for today’s installation of this commanding replica of Rumors of War—the monumental and stunning statue created by world-renowned artist and presidential portraitist Kehinde Wiley. Let me begin by extending special thanks to...

    What Universities Owe Democracy: A conversation with Ron Daniels, Brookings Institution

    Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsWhat Universities Owe Democracy | Brookings Institution

    Commencement for Class of 2020 at Alumni Weekend 2022

    Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsCommencement for Class of 2020 at Alumni Weekend 2022 Good afternoon! And welcome back to the extraordinary class of 2020, along with all your family members and loved ones! I am so glad to see all of your faces again—live and in-person! I hope that you will take this time together to reconnect with each other and perhaps even indulge in a few of the senior year activities you missed...