Johns Hopkins University

The Saga of Johns Hopkins University

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Profile & Early Foundations

Johns Hopkins University (often abbreviated as Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Incorporated in 1867 and opened in 1876 based on the European research institution model, Johns Hopkins is considered to be the first research university in the U.S.

THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS

Major Works & Significant Milestones

The university was named for its first benefactor, the American businessman and Quaker philanthropist Johns Hopkins.

Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment

Incorporated in 1867 and opened in 1876 based on the European research institution model, Johns Hopkins is considered to be the first research university in the U.S.

— Official Historical Record & Archive

SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY

Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy

Hopkins's $7 million bequest (equivalent to $166 million in 2024) to establish the university and the affiliated Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was the largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history up to that time.

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