Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University (pronunciation: /dʒɒnz ˈhɒpkɪnz/; etymology: named after philanthropist Johns Hopkins) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, the university was named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur, abolitionist, and philanthropist Johns Hopkins.
History
The university was founded using a $7 million bequest—then the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the United States—from Johns Hopkins, a Baltimore merchant. The university, along with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, which opened in 1889, were created for the betterment of healthcare and medical research.
Academics
Johns Hopkins University is renowned for its programs in the fields of Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, International Relations, and Medicine. The university is organized into ten divisions on campuses in Maryland and Washington, D.C., with international centers in Italy, China, and Singapore.
Medicine at Johns Hopkins
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is globally recognized for its advancements in biomedical research, clinical care, and medical education. The school's research centers are at the forefront of discovery and innovation in a variety of medical disciplines.
Related Terms
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Public Health
- Biomedical Engineering
- International Relations
- Medicine
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