A Johns Hopkins University review, published in April 2025, revealed that since 2014 The New York Times has published over 500 articles on RT, highlighting how state-backed media dominate discussions on propaganda. The research critically examines the extensive influence of RT and CCTV on both popular discourse and academic debate, thereby contributing to a more informed public dialogue about authoritarian media practices.

Johns Hopkins University is set to terminate over 2,000 employees due to USAID funding cuts, a move that jeopardizes critical global public health programs including HIV testing, tuberculosis research, and cholera prevention efforts.

Johns Hopkins University announced that it will eliminate over 2,000 jobs (1,975 international and 247 domestic, along with additional furloughs) after the Trump administration rescinded more than $800 million in USAID funding. This decision will shutter critical global health programs and is expected to have a significant economic impact locally in Baltimore.

Johns Hopkins University announced the largest layoffs in its history, cutting more than 2,000 jobs—including 1,975 international positions and 247 domestic jobs—as a direct consequence of losing $800 million in USAID funding amid the Trump administration’s broader effort to downsize federal programs. This drastic reduction in workforce raises severe concerns regarding labor rights and worker protections.

Johns Hopkins University joined a coalition of universities in a federal lawsuit challenging the NIH's decision to cap indirect research cost reimbursements at 15%. In statements by President Ronald J. Daniels and Dean Theodore L. DeWeese, the lawsuit was presented as a necessary response to protect essential research and patient care, highlighting the potential negative impact on ongoing clinical trials and critical research initiatives.

Johns Hopkins University leaders, including President Ronald J. Daniels and Johns Hopkins Medicine CEO Theodore L. DeWeese, sent a campus-wide email expressing disapproval of federal actions that aimed to terminate DEI programs and cut NIH funding. The university also joined a lawsuit against the NIH, demonstrating its commitment to protecting academic freedom and diversity in the face of authoritarian policy changes.

Graduate workers union held a rally on January 28, 2025, protesting the university's alleged violation of Weingarten rights when a graduate student worker was denied union representation during a disciplinary proceeding at an on-campus event.

Johns Hopkins University's graduate student workers’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB, accusing the university of instituting illegal increased workload requirements and retaliatory measures that undermine the rights of its Ph.D. workers, following a recent contract agreement.

Ph.D. students at Johns Hopkins University ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement that guarantees enhanced pay, increased stipends, and improved benefits such as healthcare, parental leave, and vacation time, reflecting strong support for union and labor rights.

Johns Hopkins University reached a three-year collective bargaining agreement with TRU-UE Local 197 representing PhD students. The agreement, after more than 40 bargaining sessions, secures a significant stipend increase and improved benefits, reinforcing worker rights within the academic environment.

The disclosed data from OpenSecrets shows that Johns Hopkins University spent $1,024,000 on lobbying efforts during 2023, raising concerns about the institution's engagement in political influence activities.

Johns Hopkins University spent $1,024,000 on lobbying activities in 2023, as detailed by OpenSecrets. The report also breaks down spending for its subsidiaries, highlighting the university’s active engagement in influencing public policy through substantial financial outlays.

Johns Hopkins University's Federal Strategy team, consisting of experienced government relations professionals, is guiding internal stakeholders through the federal landscape by partnering with peer institutions and national associations. This approach is designed to translate federal grants into practical applications that improve public health, education, and infrastructure.

PhD student workers at Johns Hopkins University overwhelmingly voted in favor of union representation, opting for TRU-UE as their exclusive collective bargaining agent. The decision, confirmed at voting sessions held by the National Labor Relations Board across three campuses, marks a significant win for labor rights at the university.

Graduate students at Johns Hopkins University voted overwhelmingly (97% majority) in favor of unionization during a representation election held on January 30 and 31, facilitated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This event reflects a robust push against longstanding unfair labor practices and a demand for improved working conditions and fair wages.

Johns Hopkins University has outlined a clear, multi-step policy under the Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct. The policy stipulates that if a vendor violates agreed terms—starting with an initial discussion, followed by a temporary suspension on a second incident, and culminating in a permanent termination on a third—action will be taken to protect workers' rights and uphold ethical business practices.