Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is a private research university located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Established in 1876, it was the first American university based on the European research institution model. The university is named after its first benefactor, philanthropist Johns Hopkins, who left a $7 million bequest (equivalent to approximately $in ) for its founding.
JHU comprises multiple campuses and divisions, including:
- Homewood Campus: Houses the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering.
- Medical Institutions Campus: Includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
- Peabody Institute: Renowned for its music conservatory.
- Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS): Located in Washington, D.C., with additional campuses in Bologna, Italy, and Nanjing, China.
In addition to its U.S. campuses, Johns Hopkins has international centers in Bologna, Italy; Nanjing, China; and Singapore.
The university is renowned for its research contributions, consistently leading in annual research and development expenditures. It has been affiliated with numerous Nobel laureates and continues to be a prominent institution in various academic disciplines.
Recently, Johns Hopkins University announced plans to eliminate over 2,200 jobs globally due to an $800 million reduction in federal grants from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This significant funding cut has impacted various global health initiatives and research programs associated with the university.