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Brown to confer seven honorary degrees at Commencement 2019

April 23, 2019

Brown University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business and community leaders, scholars and artists during its 251st Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 26.

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Research Achievement Awards honor accomplished and early-career Brown researchers

April 23, 2019

The annual awards program recognizes the research and scholarship of both longtime and early-career faculty members.

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How data can promote social mobility in Providence

April 22, 2019

A discussion hosted by the Wealth and Income Inequality Project at Brown touched on City and University initiatives that aim to improve economic equality in Providence.

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Research Matters highlights graduate student research and its impact

April 17, 2019

The annual “TED Talks”-style event challenged 12 graduate students to explain why their current research matters — to the field and to themselves — in 5 minutes or less.

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Brown professor elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 17, 2019

Renowned engineering professor Huajian Gao is honored for his research in mechanical engineering and material science.

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Brown to launch yearlong celebration, exploration of Open Curriculum at 50 years

April 15, 2019

Open Curriculum at 50 anniversary kick-off event on May 7 will commemorate a pivotal moment in Brown’s history and begin a 12-month community exploration of the University’s distinctive, student-centered curriculum.

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Global leaders gather for symposium on higher education’s future

April 5, 2019

A partnership between Brown and I.E. University, the 10th annual “Reinventing Higher Education” conference convened 37 international opinion leaders from higher education and the private sector to discuss educating and managing the global workforce of the future.

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National survey on campus sexual assault opens at Brown

April 4, 2019

From April 4 to May 5, students at Brown will share information and perspectives on sexual assault and misconduct as part of national survey organized by the Association of American Universities.

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Is humanity progressing? Pinker, Krugman debate the question

April 2, 2019

In a Janus Forum event hosted at Brown by the Political Theory Project, economist Paul Krugman and psychologist Steven Pinker debated whether humanity is headed for progress or a setback.

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Brown admits 2,551 students to the undergraduate Class of 2023

March 28, 2019

The Brown Promise initiative, which replaces loans with scholarship funds in all University-packaged undergraduate financial aid awards, played a significant role in attracting Brown’s largest applicant pool to date.

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Letter from President Paxson: Responding to divestment referendum vote

March 22, 2019

University President Christina Paxson: “Brown’s endowment is not a political instrument to be used to express views on complex social and political issues, especially those over which thoughtful and intelligent people vehemently disagree.”

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Michael Littman to deliver Presidential Faculty Award lecture

March 14, 2019

Littman, a computer scientist, will discuss efforts to make computers, robots and other devices easily usable by all.

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$3 billion BrownTogether campaign eclipses $2 billion milestone

March 14, 2019

From investments in financial aid and faculty research to campus facilities and more, Brown’s most ambitious campaign in history is making an impact across the University.

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Brown lands national honor for global education and research strategy

March 12, 2019

The 2019 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization recognized five higher education institutions that demonstrate innovation and excellence in their globally focused academic efforts.

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Brown Venture Prize finalists vie for $50K for big ideas

March 6, 2019

All eyes are on the prize — and the entrepreneurial process — in this annual Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship competition among Brown’s most promising student ventures.

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Sloan Foundation awards early-career fellowships to four Brown scientists

February 18, 2019

Four university assistant professors are among the 126 early-career scholars named as Alfred P. Sloan Foundation fellows this year.

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For third year running, Brown is nation’s top Fulbright-producing university

February 11, 2019

With 35 students and recent graduates awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year, Brown again topped the list of institutions that have produced the most winners.

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Brown pledges to reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2040

February 11, 2019

The goal to eliminate campus greenhouse gas emissions over the next two decades includes taking immediate steps to reduce emissions by 75 percent below 2017-18 levels by 2025.

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Brown Corporation approves budget, sets tuition for 2019-20

February 10, 2019

The approved $1.2-billion operating budget includes $143.1 million for undergraduate financial aid, a 5 percent increase in undergraduate student charges, and investments in strategic priorities across the University.

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Global carbon price is key to confronting climate change, Kim says

February 7, 2019

In a wide-ranging discussion at the Watson Institute, Brown alumnus Jim Yong Kim stressed the importance of investment in renewable energy and reflected on his tenure as president of the World Bank Group.

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Campaign giving to support Brown Athletics surpasses $100 million

January 31, 2019

With investments in coaching staff, facilities, recruiting and more, the BrownTogether campaign is significantly advancing the University’s goal of amplifying the scholar-athlete experience.

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Brown president submits University response to proposed Title IX changes

January 29, 2019

In a message to the Brown community, University President Christina Paxson shared comments she sent to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos regarding proposed changes to the way schools handle sexual misconduct complaints.

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Brown alumna Marguerite Joutz named chief of staff, assistant to president

January 28, 2019

After two years as confidential assistant to the editorial page editor at the New York Times, the Class of 2015 graduate will return to the Office of the President at Brown.

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Immersive ‘Winternships’ offer undergrads two weeks to explore careers, make an impact

January 22, 2019

Offered over winter break in four cities across the U.S., the Brown CareerLAB opportunities provide students the chance to explore a potential career field — and make an impact — in just two weeks.

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Brown welcomes 46 new transfer and visiting students

January 22, 2019

This year’s cohort of transfer and visiting students journeyed through the Van Wickle Gates to mark the official start to their Brown careers as the University’s newest scholars.

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As federal shutdown persists, Brown offers new measures to support affected students

January 18, 2019

For students from families in which members are affected federal employees, the University will offer interest-free extensions on tuition payments deadlines and emergency assistance for urgent needs.

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University community mourns the loss of Brown graduate student

January 17, 2019

A letter to Brown students, faculty and staff shared news of a tragic car accident that claimed the life of Class of 2018 alumna and current graduate student Maryori Conde; three others affiliated with the Brown community were injured.

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Solar and wind energy projects expected to offset 100 percent of Brown’s on-campus electricity use

January 17, 2019

A new Brown initiative with Constellation and Energy Development Partners will transform a former gravel pit in North Kingstown into Rhode Island’s highest-capacity contiguous solar generation project.

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Highlighting Brown’s distinction in educational innovation

January 10, 2019

Learning at Brown is a collaborative, hands-on experience — one in which students often lead their own research projects or conduct research alongside their instructors.

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Summit explores ways to best meet mental health needs of Rhode Island college students

January 8, 2019

Brown President Christina Paxson emphasized the need for collaboration in a conversation with fellow Rhode Island college and university presidents about approaches to meeting students’ mental health needs.

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Brown plans new center, residence hall to integrate health and wellness programs

December 20, 2018

With generous support from the family of Duncan MacMillan and from Barry Sternlicht and Mimi Reichert Sternlicht, and with architect selection underway, the University’s vision for an integrated, state-of-the-art health and wellness center and residence hall is on a path toward realization.

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The year in stories

December 19, 2018

Here are 21 of the year’s most noteworthy and best-loved stories from News from Brown.

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iHub partnership selected as Rhode Island innovation campus

December 18, 2018

A partnership led by Brown, URI and two global startup accelerators has been selected to receive funding under a state program to boost the commercialization of research at Rhode Island universities.

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From largest pool to date, Brown admits 769 early decision applicants

December 13, 2018

One year after the launch of the Brown Promise financial aid initiative, a total of 4,230 prospective students applied through the University’s early decision program.

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Technology leader Bill Thirsk appointed chief digital and information officer at Brown

December 7, 2018

With three decades of experience leading digital transformation in higher education, Thirsk will lead all digital strategy and technology platforms to support education, research and business operations at Brown.

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50 years after walkout, Africana studies course explores 1968 at Brown and beyond

December 5, 2018

A course titled “1968: A Year in Review,” taught by Francoise Hamlin, offers global context to the 1968 Black Student Walkout, which spurred a greater commitment to enrolling and supporting black students at Brown.

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Brown senior wins Schwarzman Scholarship to study at Tsinghua

December 3, 2018

An impressive resume of journalistic pursuits, including stories published in the New York Times, earned Katrina Northrop the award to pursue a master’s degree at one of China’s most acclaimed universities.

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Letter from President Paxson: Recognizing 1968 Black Student Walkout's 50th anniversary

December 3, 2018

Christina Paxson wrote to the Brown community as the anniversary of the historic 1968 Black Student Walkout approaches and a group of students outlines concerns for future change at the University.

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Midyear Completion speakers to reflect on the ‘.5er’ experience at Brown

November 29, 2018

Their educational journeys may look different, but the two student speakers at this year’s Midyear Completion Ceremony hope to inspire pride and resilience in their fellow students.

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Two Brown professors elected AAAS fellows

November 27, 2018

For their distinguished contributions to science, professors George Karniadakis and Sharon Rounds have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Graduate teaching and research assistants at Brown vote to unionize

November 19, 2018

Four months after Brown agreed to election procedures with graduate student representatives, eligible students voted in favor of unionization in an election managed by the American Arbitration Association.

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Coach Phil Estes leaves Brown as second-winningest football coach in Bears history

November 19, 2018

Over 25 seasons on the Bears coaching staff and 21 as head football coach, Estes achieved a long list of successes both on the playing field and through team members' performance in the classroom.

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Brown senior awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

November 18, 2018

Rhea Stark was named one of 32 recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the oldest and best-known awards for international study.

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Stephon Alexander elected president of National Society of Black Physicists

November 15, 2018

The professor of physics has been tapped to head the nation’s leading organization of African American physicists and physics students.

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Veterans Day ceremony honors students, community members who have served

November 12, 2018

One day after the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, a ceremony and panel discussion held on the Brown University campus touched on student veterans’ unique contributions to academia and honored all veterans in the surrounding community.

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Brown University, graduate student organizers finalize terms for Nov. 14-19 unionization vote

November 8, 2018

Four months after Brown agreed to election procedures with Stand Up for Graduate Student Employees and the American Federation of Teachers, eligible graduate students will vote in an election managed by the American Arbitration Association.

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PBN honors Christina Paxson with 2018 business leadership award

November 7, 2018

At an event held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, Brown President Christina Paxson was recognized by Providence Business News for creating strategic partnerships aimed at building economic growth in Providence and beyond.

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Patricia Jackson named vice president for development at Brown

November 7, 2018

In joining Brown following a successful tenure at Dartmouth College, Jackson will lead fundraising initiatives as part of the University’s ambitious BrownTogether campaign.

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Deputy Provost Joseph Meisel named next Brown University librarian

October 29, 2018

After serving as interim University librarian for three months, and deputy provost for eight years, the historian and higher education leader will transition into key leadership position for Brown’s research and education mission.

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Brown students reunite with loved ones for Family Weekend

October 20, 2018

Parents and other family members joined students on College Hill for three days of activities ranging from archaeological digs to athletics events to a cappella concerts.

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