Accomplishments in Action
Discover how AAP has helped students and alumni find success in their personal and professional endeavors...

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, which she began at age 75. 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 young children and the students enrolled 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
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