From its earliest days, Johns Hopkins has been dedicated to improving lives.
As we celebrate our first 150 years, we also celebrate the relentless pursuit of knowledge that is the touchstone of a great research university and the extraordinary people who have made—and continue to make—that pursuit possible.
The Stories of Impact below highlight just a few of the pioneering individuals and groundbreaking discoveries that have defined Johns Hopkins University since we first launched our bark upon the Patapsco all those years ago.
“As America’s first research university, Johns Hopkins has stood at the vanguard of inquiry and discovery since 1876. Time and again, we have demonstrated that when we strive and dream together, our institution can shape the world in enduring and indelible ways.”
—Ron Daniels, President, Johns Hopkins University
Thought pioneers
Since its founding as America’s first research university in 1876, Johns Hopkins University has been transforming the way we envision the world.
Eliminating preventable harm
Patient safety advances at Johns Hopkins stretch back almost 150 years. Many of the programs and safety metrics developed here have been adopted worldwide.
Out of This World
Research from Johns Hopkins—including the Applied Physics Laboratory and the Department of Physics and Astronomy—has produced critical discoveries that have helped build and operate satellites and discover new galaxies.
Pedagogy
For 150 years, Johns Hopkins has introduced teaching methods that reflect and address societal changes, a pedagogical approach that has introduced new fields to higher education.
Heart of Discovery
Johns Hopkins has set the standard for cardiac health research and surgery for more than 80 years, from the founding of the Cardiac Surgery Research Laboratory in 1942 to the use of 3D imaging and artificial intelligence to predict potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
Dedicated to Community
Johns Hopkins is committed to serving its hometown of Baltimore, endeavoring to uplift the community through public health initiatives, tutoring programs, medical outreach, and more.
