Daniel Coit Gilman

Daniel Coit Gilman was an influential American educator and academic leader, best known for founding Johns Hopkins University in 1876. He emphasized rigorous research and advanced education, helping establish the modern research university model in the United States. Gilman believed in shaping students as active learners and promoting scholarly independence. Before Johns Hopkins, he was president of the University of California, Berkeley, and led institutions that prioritized academic excellence. His leadership significantly impacted higher education, fostering innovative approaches that combined teaching and research to prepare students for professional and scholarly pursuits.