Welcome To The Spring Semester 2026!
Unwavering Humanity
Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester from the Career & Life Design and Employer Relations teams! We’re excited to support you with a variety of resources and services designed to help you thrive in your career and life design journey:
1:1 COACHING APPOINTMENTS:
Schedule an individual session with our career coaches in Handshake. Whether you need guidance on your résumé, interview skills, or career strategy, our coaches are here to help.
WEEKLY INDUSTRY INSIGHT HOURS
Engage in quick conversations with alumni and industry insiders—no appointment needed! Check Handshake > Events for details on topics and timing specific to your areas of interest.
CAREER RESOURCES ON DEMAND
Access a host of self-guided resources, both curated and created by our team, to help you explore careers, prepare for interviews, and map out your professional goals.
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Explore additional services, workshops, and events that can propel your career forward.
If you have any questions, feel free to email carey_cld@jh.edu. We look forward to supporting your success this semester!
The Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center (DHRC) is relaunching its bi-monthly virtual Open Meetings in January 2026. These one-hour sessions provide a space for students, staff, and faculty across Johns Hopkins to share disability-related research, build connections, and foster collaboration across the Hopkins community. Real-time captioning will be provided. Email disabilityhealth@jh.edu for access and accommodation requests.
The DHRC is also seeking presenters—JHU students, staff, or faculty—interested in sharing their work related to disability and health. If you are interested, please fill out this Google Form to indicate your interest. Register here to join our upcoming sessions: https://jhuson.zoom.us/meeting/register/D15kbl_bTfaazeBLm_7LeA
To receive updates on future Open Meetings and disability health initiatives, email ‘subscribe’ to disabilityhealth@jh.edu
Protect yourself from scams
Please be aware of different types of scams that students are susceptible to, particularly international students. The Office of International Services has provided this website for more information about what to look for.
Opportunity for Hopkins Founders & Students: Hopstone Capital Applications Now Open
Hopstone Capital focuses on supporting Hopkins-affiliated founders through non-dilutive funding while also providing students hands-on experience in venture investing.
Hopstone Capital is currently recruiting Analysts interested in:
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Venture capital and startup evaluation
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Market analysis and diligence
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Supporting early-stage founders within the Hopkins ecosystem
Apply here: Analyst app
For Founders: Non-Dilutive Funding Applications
Hopkins-affiliated founders are invited to apply for non-dilutive funding and strategic support through Hopstone Capital. This opportunity is open to early-stage ventures across sectors.
Apply here: Founder-Funding app
GHBA Learning with Leaders - Kaiser Permanente
A continuation of our new GHBA Learning from Leaders series, featuring conversations with industry innovators who are shaping the future of healthcare and business!
We're excited to host Stefanie Kirk, Senior Strategy Execution Program Manager, Strategic Market Planning, with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc! Stefanie will join us for a virtual conversation exploring her professional journey and leadership approach. She brings a demonstrated history of working in national and international health care environments, and is excited to connect with attendees and share meaningful insights. The session will include a moderated Q&A.
To learn more, click on this link: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1981768
Veterans Alumni Network Launch
Please join us at Carey Business School Veterans Alumni Network launch event on January 29th at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. Carey alum and Ret. U.S. Navy Captain Dr. Hassan Tettah, MBA ’11, will be the featured speaker.
This pivotal gathering aims to create lasting connections and foster a supportive network for the Carey Veteran community, including students, alumni, staff, faculty, and friends. Be a part of this inaugural event that sets the stage for future collaborations and growth within the Carey Veterans Alumni Network.
We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!
Light refreshments will be served.
To learn more, click on this: https://events.jhu.edu/form/cbs-van-launch-2026
Looking to take a class at another division of JHU?
We’re excited to announce the launch of a centralized interdivisional registration webpage. No matter which school has that class you want, you’ll find the IDR processes and policies you need to know in this easy-to-navigate hub—designed to enhance and simplify the IDR experience for all students.
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