Accomplishments in Action

Lifelong Love of Animals and Writing Leads to Fellowship

An admittedly empathetic animal lover, Greene also has always had a love of writing, and when deciding on a graduate degree program, she found the perfect fit in the JHU Science Writing graduate program, where she is now marrying her love of science with a talent for writing. Read more

Retired Navy Commander Develops Next-Level Leadership

U.S. Naval Commander Alexa Forsyth Jenkins left a list of accomplishments in her wake when she retired in the Navy in September 2024. Three months later, the MS in Organizational Leadership graduate collected her second master’s degree. Read more

JHU Helps Grad Amplify Voice in Conversations for Change

Johns Hopkins MA in Government program graduate Michael Coloma Taylor speaks from the heart, forever connected to his home of Hawaiʻi. Read more

Building Sector Expertise Taken to New Heights at JHU

Built environments – energy and sustainability more broadly – have been the focus of Blake Lajiness’ early career, and enrolling at JHU. Read more

Love for His Country Leads to Success at Hopkins

Sabi Baibussinov, a documentary filmmaker from Kazakhstan, has transformed his passion for storytelling and his love for his country into a successful career in documentary filmmaking. Read more

Determined Leader Chooses Hopkins to Drive Public Change

Sasha S. Nicholas is pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Management degree at Johns Hopkins University to deepen her impact in public policy. Read more

Mixing Ambition and Dedication with a Nod to Improvisation

Award-winning broadcast journalist Caitrin Assaf recently added Johns Hopkins’ master’s degree graduate to her list of accomplishments. Read more

Johns Hopkins Opens a Sea of Opportunity for ESP Grad

In the Johns Hopkins MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy program, Ahmed Almarhoon learned how to reach communities, stakeholders, and decision-makers. Read more

A Love of Museums Takes Grad from Corrections to Curation

Since his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, Shaun Gallagher has been deeply moved by the emotional power of museums. Now, he has completed his MA in Museum Studies at Johns Hopkins. Read more

Liberal Arts Program Transforms Graduate to Advocate

For a ‘Renaissance soul’ like Master of Liberal Arts alumna Cheryl Sadowski ‘23, the Johns Hopkins experience has reinforced her stance on the true value of a liberal arts education. Read more

Finding Success at a Cellular Level

There was never a question of whether Mark Campbell would pursue a graduate degree, but rather what route would best support his professional goals. He settled on the MS in Biotechnology degree at Johns Hopkins because it gave him a broad and diversified scope. Read more

The Thrill of Education Inspires 78-Year-Old MLA Graduate

On the first floor of Mary Long’s home in New Paltz, N.Y. is one large room, full of books and yarn and mementos from her travels. On one wall is a framed diploma touting her most recent accomplishment, a Master of Liberal Arts from Johns Hopkins University. Read more

Learning and Teaching Go Hand in Hand for Regulatory Science Professor

Alum and now adjunct faculty member Anne Hansen is not afraid to take risks, face failures, or ask questions, things she hopes to teach to her children and the students in her class in the MS in Regulatory Science program. Read more

Faces of Creativity

From vibrant snapshots of golden mornings to immersive daily-life vlogs, Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs students chronicle their experiences by blending academic rigor with creative flair through social media. Read more

Going Beyond the Classroom and Making Lasting Connections

MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy students embarked on educational journeys from Cuba to Costa Rica, the Bahamas to Sitka, Alaska, experiencing immersive, on-site learning supplements to classroom instruction. Read more

Victory in 2024 DOJ Data Challenge Validates Career Move

After researching numerous programs, Jess Spayd enrolled in JHU’s Data Analytics and Policy program. This decision has paid off—she is now a data scientist in the U.S. Digital Corps at the U.S. General Services Administration. Read more

Bioinformatics Student Prepares for Future in Cancer Research

For Kaizen Nathani, studying bioinformatics at Johns Hopkins University has been a dream come true. Read more

Family’s Medical Legacy Inspires Graduate Student

Currently enrolled in the Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship program at Johns Hopkins University, Aedan Nikas is driven by a deep-rooted family legacy in healthcare. Read more

JHU Education Paves Path to Success for Communication Student

Sakura Shiya Chen credits her time at Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs with providing the hands-on experience necessary for her success as a communications professional. Read more

Powering Toward a Brighter Future with the Help of AI

Jiaqun Wang, a 27-year-old student at Johns Hopkins University, hopes to put his MS in Energy Policy and Climate degree to good use on a global stage following his May 2025 graduation. Read more

Public Management Education Propels Philanthropic Success

Travers Oliver credits his Johns Hopkins online education with empowering him to make a significant impact in the charitable sector. Read more

Biotech Graduate Excels in AI and Bioethics Research

A 2023 graduate of Johns Hopkins University’s MS in Biotechnology program, Mifrah Hayath’s online learning experience shaped her career and aspirations. Read more

Alumnus’ Love for Music Leads to Military Success

As he prepares to retire from the U.S. Army after 23 years of service, Dustin Whitcomb will soon graduate with an MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy from JHU. Read more

Outdoor Passion Fuels Environmental Science Degree

Assma Shabab is channeling her love for the outdoors into a promising journey in environmental science and policy. Read more

Young Scholar Looks to Empower Future Leaders

At just 18 years old, Kaylee May Law is poised to graduate with a master’s degree in government from Johns Hopkins University in the summer of 2024. Read more

From Military Service to Academia

Codee Potts, a dedicated member of the U.S. Air Force, never imagined his path would lead to earning a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. Read more

Jasmin Hartmeier's Trailblazing Journey

Jasmin Hartmeier is making waves in the world of public relations. Hartmeier’s story is one of resilience, determination, and an unyielding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more

Sarthak Vij Drives Change for International Students

Sarthak Vij, a 24-year-old resident of Washington D.C., is pursuing a MS in Financial Economics at JHU to drive meaningful change and inspire reforms, particularly for international students. Read more