In recognition of her impact as a trailblazing educator and leader, Simmons was honored with a prestigious National Humanities Medal at the White House.
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Students, loved ones reunite for Family Weekend at Brown
From student performances and athletic events to research forums and WaterFire, Family Weekend offered parents and families a taste of Brown University’s distinct academic and extracurricular life.
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After a seven-year tenure marked by his commitment to students and expanded access to learning and research opportunities for Brown’s undergraduates, Zia will end his term as dean in June 2025.
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Dr. Judson Brewer, director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, shares strategies for staying calm during contentious times.
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Eight Brown University faculty members with a range of scholarly expertise shared their analysis on what the country can expect on Election Day and beyond.
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As part of a daylong visit that also included discussion with student veterans at Brown and the Watson Institute’s military fellows, Lt. Gen. David Miller talked about space as a national security imperative.
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Brown Corporation votes to reject divestment
With a vote by its governing body to accept an advisory committee recommendation, Brown will not divest from 10 companies described in a student-led proposal as facilitating “the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territory.”
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The family-owned café has opened on campus at Chen Family Hall, offering premium coffee, locally sourced food and a cozy gathering spot for both the Brown and Providence communities.
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The endowment provided an all-time high of $281 million for financial aid and student support, scientific research and other priorities in Fiscal Year 2024, as Brown’s investments generated $728 million in gains, an 11.3% return.
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As voters prepare to cast ballots in presidential, congressional and local elections, Brown is presenting open-to-the-public discussions on relevant topics, from election security to health care.
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The Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recognizes the University’s campus-wide commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion across all facets of its community.
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The longtime Brown University faculty member, who is celebrated for his video works that recontextualize historical and cultural moments, was awarded an $800,000 grant to advance his practice as an artist.
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Consistent with past practice, the report of Brown’s Advisory Committee on University Resources Management will be shared when the Brown Corporation’s decision on divestment is announced, later in October.
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From U.S. News and World Report to Forbes and Princeton Review, prominent rankings and surveys in the last year gave Brown high marks for its distinctive student experience and high-impact teaching and research.
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Known as the Voyager Scholarship, the program aims to support future public service leaders through meaningful work-travel experiences, generous financial aid and a robust mentor network.
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The new BrownConnect+ network will broaden career development opportunities, mentorship and connections among more than 100,000 Brunonians worldwide.
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A planned state-of-the-art facility for integrated life sciences research, Danoff Laboratories in Providence’s Jewelry District will convene scientists to solve complex, interconnected health and medical challenges.
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Brown’s newest students, by the numbers
A total of 3,289 undergraduate, graduate and medical students have begun their studies at Brown University — here’s a look at the newest students to arrive on College Hill.
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As students heralded the start of their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders urged them to build relationships across difference, be curious and courageous, and embrace the magic of the Brown experience.
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Students at the K-5 school in the Providence Public School District were greeted with a rousing welcome from Brown Athletics on their first day of school.
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Brown welcomes talented group of 67 new faculty members
Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the scholars join the Brown community to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.
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With an emphasis on community and inclusion, the inaugural Brown Summer Transition Engineering Program is preparing incoming undergraduates to thrive in engineering before their studies officially begin.
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A leader who has strengthened diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on Brown’s campus, Carey-Butler will pursue opportunities to ensure equity across higher education nationally.
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After serving as an attorney for two federal agencies and as general counsel for both Oberlin and Dartmouth, Iyer will advise on a range of legal matters and lead the team of attorneys in Brown’s Office of the General Counsel.
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As a member of the U.S. figure skating team, Brown senior Vincent Zhou will be presented with a gold medal more than two years after earning it in a team event upended by a Russian doping scandal.
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Two bronze medals for Bears in rowing, rugby at Paris Olympics
Class of 2022 graduate Henry Hollingsworth rowed with Team USA to earn bronze, while Class of 2008 alumna Emilie Bydwell became the first female rugby head coach to win an Olympic medal.
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Before a board vote in October, Brown’s Advisory Committee on University Resources Management is developing a recommendation on a divestment proposal submitted for review by a coalition of students.
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An Olympic effort, from Providence to Paris
Brown University students and swimmers Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin are headed to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games, joining a trio of Brown alumni competing in rowing and coaching rugby.
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Each summer, thousands of high school students study on campus and around the globe in Brown’s Pre-College Programs, which offer intensive academics, cultural immersion, research experiences and more.
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With expanded partnerships and a new scholarship model, Brown’s Pre-College Programs have steadily grown local enrollment, providing more Rhode Island high schoolers the chance to explore academic and campus life.
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With 15 years of experience in government, nonprofits and the private sector, Read will serve as a member of Brown’s senior leadership team and support the president in advancing University goals.
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The Brown University campus is benefiting from this year’s spectacular season for hydrangeas across the region, where the popular perennials are particularly vivid this summer.
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Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions
In recent months, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, scholarship, humanitarian efforts and leadership.
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Voluntary agreement with U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights enhances many efforts already underway at the University.
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After eight years leading the Corporation of Brown University, the Providence native and Class of 1978 graduate leaves a legacy as a deeply ethical leader, an astute decision-maker and a values-driven chancellor.
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Over the course of an eight-week summer accelerator focused on personal and commercial development, the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship’s Breakthrough Lab is supporting student entrepreneurs develop 11 different ventures.
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Guided by Brown faculty and staff, Rhode Island high schoolers are completing internships on campus to develop skills and discover career paths in a wide range of subject areas.
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In partnership with Providence’s libraries, the Brown series aims to create fun, educational summer experiences for kids, welcoming all ages for storytimes, hands-on STEM activities, tours and more.
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Recent Brown graduates earn 39 Fulbright scholarships
This year’s 39 Fulbright awardees — Brown’s largest group of recipients to date — will begin teaching and research assignments in 23 countries across five continents in Fall 2024.
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Margaret Bublitz and Srinivas Reddy have been awarded Fulbright fellowships offering opportunities for cross-continental research, collaboration and scholarship.
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Nearly 2,000 staff members enjoyed a full day of activities that included workshops, tours, community engagement opportunities and more.
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Pioneering Brown-Tougaloo Partnership commemorates 60 years
In celebration of six decades of impact, community members from Brown and Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Mississippi, honored the “historic and unparalleled” partnership’s enduring legacy and future.
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Brown Band member Joshua Lobsenz crafted a 19-foot 4-inch conductor’s baton that led a performance on the College Green, gaining recognition from Guinness World Records for the record-setting feat.
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Passages: Vice President for Campus Life Eric Estes
An accomplished campus life leader who held professional and governance roles at Brown, Oberlin, Duke, Syracuse and Trinity College, Estes leaves a legacy as a caring, trusted colleague deeply committed to students.
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Marking its fourth title in program history, the team took first place in the Division I college championship in a 15-11 victory over rival California Polytechnic State University.
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A workforce development program launched by the Brown Arts Institute is helping to create a pipeline of local arts professionals who build artistic, administrative and technical skills to power campus performances.
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In a major step toward expanded research and teaching, the new school will extend Brown’s commitment to advancing knowledge and preparing the next generation of global policymakers and leaders.
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Brown’s governing body elected each new member based on their commitment to the University and its mission of education and research.
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Brown Corporation approves operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025
The budget includes investments in student scholarships, salaries and benefits for faculty and staff, plans to advance research, a new approach to career preparation, voluntary contributions to Providence, and more.
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Brown confers honorary doctorates on eight distinguished leaders
During its 256th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 26, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars.
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