Speeches

2022 Commencement Ceremony

Published on May 23, 2022

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsJohns Hopkins Commencement | Homewood Field [iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yMNk4Au0YQs?rel=0&autohide=1&modestbranding=1&wmode=transparent" frameborder="0...

Kehinde Wiley Rumors of War Installation

Published on April 22, 2022

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...

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

Published on March 31, 2022

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsWhat Universities Owe Democracy | Brookings Institution [iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U2usDllH7CI?rel=0&autohide=1&modestbranding=1&wmode=transparent...

Commencement for Class of 2020 at Alumni Weekend 2022

Published on March 27, 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...

Roadmap on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Kickoff Event

Published on March 11, 2022

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsRoadmap on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Kickoff Event Good morning everyone! I am truly thrilled that so many people from across our institution could join us today to officially launch Realizing...

Elijah Cummings Portrait Unveiling at Henderson-Hopkins

Published on Jan 20, 2022

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsElijah Cummings Portrait Unveiling at Henderson-Hopkins Thank you, Principal Kannam and hello, Henderson-Hopkins students! I am so thrilled to be here with you and our friends Delegate Stephanie...

Inaugural Richard Ekman Keynote Address in Higher Education

Published on Jan 5, 2022

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsInaugural Richard Ekman Keynote Address in Higher Education | Council of Independent Colleges Presidents Institute Good morning! I am so sorry I’m not able to join you in person, but I am truly honored...

What Universities Owe Democracy, Ronald J. Daniels with Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Public Library

Published on Nov 16, 2021

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsWhat Universities Owe Democracy | New York Public Library [iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7apdDruHHTA?rel=0&autohide=1&modestbranding=1&wmode=transparent...

Facts, equity, and democracy: The indispensable role of universities during COVID-19 and beyond

Published on Nov 11, 2021

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsFacts, equity, and democracy | Bloomberg American Health Summit Good morning, everyone. I’m delighted to join you for this year’s Bloomberg American Health Summit. COVID-19 has been described...

Convocation for the Class of 2025

Published on Aug 29, 2021

Remarks by President Ronald J. DanielsConvocation for the Class of 2025 | Keyser Quad [iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8_Ulw4d1oMg?start=2614" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0...