Johns Hopkins University
- United States
- Founded 1876
Overview
Johns Hopkins University (JHU), often abbreviated as Hopkins, 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.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1876Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | BaltimoreSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 21,186 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | jhu.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Woodrow Wilson (opens in a new tab)28th President of the United States (1913–1921)
- Rachel Carson (opens in a new tab)American marine biologist and conservationist (1907–1964)
- John Dewey (opens in a new tab)American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer (1859–1952)
- Madeleine Albright (opens in a new tab)United States Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (opens in a new tab)Nigerian writer (born 1977)
- Michael Bloomberg (opens in a new tab)American businessman and politician; 108th Mayor of New York City
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