Questions about Johns Hopkins University

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Did Johns Hopkins own slaves despite being an abolitionist?

Census records from 1840 and 1850 reveal that Johns Hopkins claimed to own at least five household slaves. This fact emerged after the school conducted its own research into historical documents, shattering the myth of his unwavering moral stance.

When was Johns Hopkins University founded and who was its first president?

Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1883 with Daniel Coit Gilman inaugurated as its first president on the 22nd of February 1876. Gilman decided to use the university's endowment for recruiting faculty and students rather than building structures.

When did the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine admit women for the first time?

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine was established in 1893 and became America's first coeducational graduate-level medical school. The school required a bachelor's degree for admission and admitted women on an equal basis with men.

When did Johns Hopkins University receive its largest private donation from Michael Bloomberg?

On the 18th of November 2018, it was announced that Michael Bloomberg would make a donation of $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins University. This gift brought Bloomberg's total contribution to the school in excess of $3.3 billion.

When did the Johns Hopkins Police Department begin active patrols?

The finalized memorandum of understanding for the Johns Hopkins Police Department was issued in December 2022. Officer recruitment and training began in spring 2024 with active patrols commencing in summer 2024.

How many national titles has the Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team won?

The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays men's lacrosse team has won 44 national titles. The team has won nine NCAA Division I titles in 2007, 2005, 1987, 1985, 1984, 1980, 1979, 1978, and 1974.