Researchers at Brown University and Cincinnati Children’s found that suppressing opsin 3 in the brain of mice makes them eat less, raising new questions about the mechanisms involved in regulating human metabolism.
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A photographic journey by artist Leslie Starobin that explores Holocaust memory and family history is on view in a public exhibition on the Brown University campus through May 30.
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An unexpected television signal traced to an airplane led to a new method for pinpointing unwanted radio signals, as growing satellite activity threatens the future of radio astronomy.
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As one of its monthly campus bake sales, students in Challah for Hunger sold Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs-themed cookies with proceeds benefiting hunger relief organizations.
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New York-based interdisciplinary artist Sanford Biggers created a site-specific installation, “Unsui (Cloud Forest),” which features 10 cloud sculptures that hang from the rafters of Brown’s iconic 1881 Sayles Hall.
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The University’s highest governing board named the Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs, approved a 4.85% increase in undergraduate tuition and fees, and a 3.5% salary pool for employees.
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Two declarations from the University’s vice president for research outline impacts to research that benefits Rhode Island and the nation, should reductions in indirect costs rates or a federal pause on financial assistance take effect.
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With support from Brown economist Emily Oster, senior Benjamin Moshes and his brother developed a website that visualizes the impacts to drivers of New York City’s recently launched congestion-pricing program.
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Dawes, who has written dozens of books of poetry, fiction, essays and criticism, looks to celebrate Jamaican writing, oral tradition, folk songs, reggae music and more in his new role as the Caribbean nation’s poet laureate.
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Guterl, a senior faculty scholar, will lead ongoing efforts to cultivate diverse experiences and perspectives as essential to Brown’s core academic mission of advancing knowledge and discovery.
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Breaking the cycle of cynicism: How hope and trust can transform the world
In a campus conversation hosted as part of a new Discovery Through Dialogue community project, psychologist and author Jamil Zaki shared practical strategies for cultivating common ground.
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After serving in the role on an interim basis since September, the internationally recognized geologist and geophysicist has been appointed Brown’s vice president for research.
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In a Q&A, Brown University Professor of Economics Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan discussed how the new presidential administration’s planned tariffs could potentially impact the U.S. economy.
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Staff Spotlight: Allison Seeley leans into conversation and community to support students
As a health promotion specialist with Student Health and Wellness Services, Seeley is dedicated to helping Brown students develop the skills necessary for lifelong health and well-being.
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Health and Medicine
Video: Brown epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo on preparing for the next pandemic
In a video interview, the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health explains why another pandemic is on the horizon — and why that needn’t induce panic.
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A new campus-wide project will create more opportunities for students, faculty and staff to advance dialogue skills and participate in meaningful conversations across a wide range of perspectives.
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Through the Marshall Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholarship and Pickering Fellowship, three members of the Class of 2025 will depart Rhode Island for the global stage to pursue international graduate studies and careers.
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A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health analyzed recent consolidation trends for primary care physicians and the resulting impacts on costs to patients.
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Launched publicly in 2015, BrownTogether transformed Brown through a decade of unprecedented support that advanced excellence in teaching and research, financial aid, community impact and more.
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During an immersive, weekend-long visit to Brown, acclaimed musician Jon Batiste performed a concert, inspired students with a master class and hosted a screening of a documentary about his life.
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The Tony and Grammy award-winning actor, writer, producer and Brown graduate joined Professor of Africana Studies Tricia Rose for a “Brown 2026” event exploring art, democracy and, of course, “Hamilton.”
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Ahead of the spring semester, nine students traveled to Washington, D.C., and Jackson, Mississippi, as part of a community-engaged learning trip led by the Swearer Center and in partnership with Tougaloo College.
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News and Events
As spring semester kicks off, Brown welcomes its newest arrivals
From undergraduates transferring from other institutions to students starting master’s degree programs, nearly 200 students embarked on their Brown journeys in late January.
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An analysis by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that most studies exclude participants who are pregnant, potentially leaving critical safety and efficacy questions unanswered.
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A new professional development initiative led by Brown’s MAT program brought together two dozen local teachers to enhance their mentoring skills, collaborate with colleagues and strengthen their teaching.
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In an intensive Winter Session course at Brown, undergraduates learned lab techniques and performed experiments as they sought breakthrough discoveries to inform future antibiotic treatments.
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Brown’s signature student-centered ethos shined this holiday season as students who didn’t travel home for the holidays were paired with members of the Brown community to enjoy family time and cozy meals.
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In a Q&A, Peter Monti, a professor of alcohol and addiction studies at Brown University and a leading researcher of alcohol and disease exacerbation, shared his perspective on alcohol and cancer.
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A longtime academic leader at Brown who expanded master’s and non-degree programs as dean and broadened access for diverse learners around the world, Prasad will join the firm as chief strategy officer.
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Science and Technology
Discovery of new class of particles could take quantum mechanics one step further
A study led by a team of Brown University researchers could lead to new ways of exploring quantum phenomena, with implications for future advances in technology and computing.
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In recent months, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, scholarship, humanitarian efforts and leadership.
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Now settled into a state-of-the art space that fosters collaboration and discovery, Brown scientists are tackling the emerging field of aging research with the goal of extending healthy longevity.
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In a hands-on history of art and architecture course, students researched a stained-glass window uncovered in a local church, which may be the first representation of a Black Christ and gospel women.
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A collaboration between an Egyptologist and data scientists at Brown aims to make the Pyramid Texts, the world’s oldest surviving corpus of religious texts, widely accessible to a modern audience.
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News and Events
24 for ’24: The year in stories
A retrospective on a year of impact, innovation and achievement at Brown, these 24 stories for 2024 highlight some of the University’s most memorable moments from the past 12 months.
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“In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World” at the National Museum of African American History and Culture prominently features Brown University research, scholarship and artifacts.
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University Initiatives
Staff Spotlight: Wendy Wallace brings lifelong commitment to community to role at Brown
As Brown’s director of civic engagement, Wallace draws on her Providence roots to forge collaborative partnerships that empower individuals, promote equity and build a stronger, more vibrant city.
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The team clinched its second national championship in Division I National Collegiate Rugby in a nail-biting 23-20 victory over Queens University of Charlotte.
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Analyzing 16 years of race results and air pollution levels, a team of researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that poor air quality had a negative effect on marathon times.
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With support from Brown, Providence schools transform learning in high school libraries
Support from the Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence has reinvigorated PPSD high school libraries with expanded collections, updated spaces, and new learning opportunities for students and teachers.
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Brown University senior Elijah Golden pursues a varied academic and extracurricular life at Brown while also performing and touring with his family’s three-generation country music band.
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Researchers at the Carney Institute for Brain Science are taking creative approaches with a super-resolution microscope to advance their neuroscience investigations in different directions.
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Selected from a pool of 5,048 applicants, the accomplished and talented admitted students reflect the University’s ongoing commitment to making a Brown education more accessible.
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Bonded by a love of ballet and a dedication to festive cheer, the student-led dance group enlisted more than 80 students for its second annual production of the holiday classic.
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Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.
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A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights the potential for significant savings without compromising hospital care.
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A new research fellowship is expanding access to the John Carter Brown Library’s collection of materials on early American history, including for members of Native and Indigenous tribes.
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With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.
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Brown’s annual Midyear Completion Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, will celebrate the achievements and paths of “.5ers,” who complete their degree requirements this month.
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Partnering with the Rhode Island Life Science Hub and Ancora L&G, Brown will provide leased space valued at $13 million over 10 years to support Ocean State Labs, a state-of-the-art biotechnology and medical incubator.
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