Packed with forums, tours, family activities, athletic events, student performances and more, the University’s annual Family Weekend welcomes thousands of parents and family members to College Hill.
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In a letter to the White House, President Christina H. Paxson wrote that Compact provisions restricting academic freedom and undermining autonomy would impede the University’s ability to fulfill its mission.
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University leaders, faculty colleagues and former students shared reflections on Nobel Prize winner Peter Howitt’s contributions to the field of economics and to the Brown community.
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The two former U.S. secretaries of state will share insights from their groundbreaking public service careers as they visit Providence for separate Q&A events in late October and early November.
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Jusionyte, a cultural and legal anthropologist who leads the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at Brown’s Watson School of International and Public Affairs, won an $800,000 grant to advance her work.
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Prominent leaders and scholars, including retired Gen. Mark A. Milley, will visit Brown’s campus as part of a yearlong celebration for the launch of the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
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During Rhode Island Startup Week, faculty and student entrepreneurs pitched new technologies and connected with investors, partners and industry experts to turn cutting-edge research into real-world solutions.
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Brown ranks among nation’s top universities
From LinkedIn to Forbes to the Princeton Review, prominent rankings and lists in the last year recognized Brown for its student experience, high-impact research, career preparation and role as a top employer.
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Support from the Lassonde Family Foundation will enable a reimagined campus hub in the School of Engineering complex for Brown makers, engineers, entrepreneurs and artists to innovate and create.
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Since its opening in 1925, Brown Stadium has served as the setting for some of the University’s most memorable moments on the field and in the community.
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As a senior manager for student-athlete development, undergraduate adviser and community engagement leader, Mealer-Flowers strengthens students’ experiences and Brown’s ties to the broader community.
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Held from Sept. 18 to 26, the annual celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation will feature bold ideas and breakthrough technologies from Brown researchers and inventors.
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As more than 3,200 students began their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders celebrated their resilience, intellectual curiosity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.
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Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the faculty members join the Brown community to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.
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Photos and video: New academic year, new energy at Brown
A lively week of welcome events ushered in the Fall 2025 semester at Brown with spirit and celebration, setting the tone for a dynamic year ahead.
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Photos: Brown’s newest students arrive on campus for move-in day
Families and volunteers from across the University helped Brown’s newest students settle into their new homes on campus, launching a full week of New Student Orientation activities.
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The voluntary agreement preserves the ability for students and scholars to teach and learn without government intrusion, and includes a $50 million commitment from Brown to support workforce development in Rhode Island.
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Through an eight-week summer accelerator focused on personal and commercial development, the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship’s Breakthrough Lab is supporting 13 student-led ventures.
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Two new classes offered through Brown’s Cogut Institute for the Humanities add critical and historical context to deep questions surrounding artificial intelligence and large language models.
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Since 1969, Brown Summer High School has given Rhode Island teens a space to grow, explore and connect, all while training educators through the University’s master of arts in teaching program.
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By welcoming its second cohort this summer, the Brown Collegiate Scholars Program now supports nearly 60 local high schoolers, guiding them on a four-year path to college readiness and success.
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Brown University scholars work to turn breakthroughs and discoveries into technologies that enhance lives, placing the University among the nation’s top utility patent holders in 2024.
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Over the spring semester, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, teaching, service and leadership.
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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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This year’s 37 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across four continents in Fall 2025.
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Speaking before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, Brown University chemist and physicist Brenda Rubenstein called America’s universities “incubators that grow the future quantum workforce.”
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Xinsheng Sean Ling will travel to the University of Buenos Aires to study phase transitions in type-II superconductors.
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Set for completion in Fall 2025, a project to renovate Brown’s Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle will feature a terraced amphitheater designed for learning, gathering and performing in the heart of the University campus.
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New research uncovers surprising physics of ‘marine snow’
Engineering scholars at Brown University uncovered unexpected dynamics in how organic particulates sink in the ocean, a process that plays a key role in marine nutrient cycling.
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The new initiative brought Rhode Island suppliers face-to-face with Brown purchasing decision-makers, breaking down barriers and increasing access to campus business opportunities.
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Legal action aims to block funding limits that would jeopardize Brown’s work to support national security and American scientific innovation through research in engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry.
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Nearly 2,000 University staff enjoyed a full day of activities that included workshops, tours, community engagement opportunities, a farmers market and more.
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Faculty and alumni from across six decades reflected on Brown University’s impact as an international hub for solar system exploration and planetary science.
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Brown and 23 fellow research institutions filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit challenging a funding freeze imposed by the federal government.
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A Class of 1990 graduate who joined the Brown faculty in 2007, Lewis has made a lasting impact on graduate education through his thoughtful leadership, collaborative spirit and deep commitment to students.
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Bringing a unique blend of academic experience and business acumen, Smith will oversee a portfolio of programs that are academically rigorous, financially sustainable and in demand from students and employers.
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Upon the recommendation of the Brown faculty, Brown’s highest governing body approved the statement, which outlines four core institutional values for Brown and defines how the University may use its voice publicly.
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Brown Corporation approves operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026
In an uncertain financial environment, Brown’s operating budget reflects a focus on advancing key priorities and supporting the students and employees who bring the University’s mission to life.
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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 extends President Paxson’s contract to 2028
Praising nearly 13 years of steady and principled leadership from President Christina H. Paxson, the University’s highest governing board approved a two-year extension for Brown’s 19th president.
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In a Commencement celebration on the College Green, graduates Nkéke Harris and Aliza Kopans addressed their peers, family members and friends, offering advice as they forge into the future.
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Degrees for Brown’s undergraduate Class of 2025 were officially conferred during the College Ceremony, where Brown’s president shared with graduates why everyone on campus loves and will miss them.
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Brown confers honorary doctorates on seven distinguished leaders
During its 257th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 25, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a trailblazing group of advocates, artists, writers and scholars.
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Olympian Allyson Felix: Let purpose, not praise, guide your race
In a Baccalaureate service marked by faith and gratitude, Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix urged the undergraduate Class of 2025 to find meaning in every step of their journeys.
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Brown to confer 3,310 degrees at 257th Commencement
On Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, the University will confer a total of 3,310 degrees in all categories — undergraduate, graduate, medical and honorary.
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Brown’s big weekend offered graduation ceremonies, alumni reunions and a multitude of other opportunities for graduates, alumni, family and friends to honor accomplishments and reunite.
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In the heart of campus, a new admission welcome center in Brown’s historic Manning Hall will serve as an inviting, dedicated hub for prospective students and families when it opens in the fall.
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Brown University’s 257th Commencement set for Sunday, May 25
Sunday's procession and University Ceremony on the College Green will cap Brown's three-day celebration of Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2025.
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J. Michael Kosterlitz, a professor of physics, and Terrie Fox Wetle, a professor emerita of health services, policy and practice, will receive the Rosenberger Medal of Honor during Commencement and Reunion Weekend.
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Graduating senior Elysee Barakett reflects on the loss of her brother through a community-created mural on display in Brown’s Lindemann Performing Arts Center through May 16.
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