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About Johns Hopkins University

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Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is America’s first research university and is organized into nine world‑class academic divisions. It is a leading center for education, discovery, and clinical care — notable for its medical, public health, engineering, and science programs — that translates research into real‑world solutions. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, patient care, and global partnerships, Johns Hopkins advances knowledge and addresses complex societal and health challenges. The university attracts students, faculty, and collaborators worldwide and emphasizes innovation, civic engagement, and measurable impact.