A new study from Brown University shows that Medicare Advantage plans suffer in quality rankings when they serve more non-white, poor and rural Americans.
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Amid a host of troubling national issues, Democrats are up nine points four months before midterm elections, while Trump’s approval remains robust among his base, according to new Brown University poll.
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Brown enhances leadership structure in Investment Office
Joseph Dowling III became chief executive officer of the Investment Office, effective July 1; Jane Dietze took on the role of vice president and chief investment officer.
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University President Christina Paxson said the Supreme Court's decision to uphold travel restrictions will impact the ability for international students and scholars to come to American universities to contribute to research, discovery and innovation.
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More post-acute care isn’t always better, study finds
New research comparing the health outcomes of Medicare patients recovering from hip fractures in nursing homes found that those who received more efficient care fared slightly better.
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Research shows graphene forms electrically charged crinkles
Gently compressed stacks of graphene form sharp crinkles that carry an electric charge, which could be useful in nanoscale self-assembly and other applications.
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Rare collection of Jewish texts finds home at Brown’s library
Spanning four centuries, five continents and many languages, the Dr. Steven Ungerleider Collection of Haggadot will enable new insights into the experiences and customs of Jewish communities across the globe.
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Biomedical engineering capstone class spurs innovation, new devices
The senior capstone class in Brown’s biomedical engineering curriculum starts with real-world problems in medical practice and challenges students to come up with unique, often marketable, solutions.
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University continues ongoing commitment to encouraging an open, balanced and fact-driven process to enable graduate students to determine whether or not it is in their best interests to unionize.
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Brown teems with students, scholars, events and more in summer
Though many Brown students and faculty depart for experiences around the globe, thousands of scholars and students come to College Hill for courses and activities during the warmer months, keeping campus lively.
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The awards, from the Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence, go to college-bound students from the city’s public high schools for use at any accredited college or university.
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Pippa Jack, an accomplished storyteller who is currently editor-in-chief of a 120,000-circulation alumni magazine, selected from a pool of candidates from leading commercial and alumni magazines across the country.
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University extends access to BrownConnect to all alumni
The BrownConnect initiative and its signature digital platform have expanded student-to-alumni career connections in four years since launch, and alumni can now cultivate professional connections directly.
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Hundreds of University staff members gathered at Meehan Auditorium to stuff 3,000 backpacks with school supplies for kids attending the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative, setting a new world record in the process.
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Organics on Ceres may be more abundant than originally thought
A new analysis of data from NASA’s Dawn mission suggests that organic matter may exist in surprisingly high concentrations on the dwarf planet’s surface.
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New research led by a Brown University faculty member shows that behavior in social situations is influenced by the ability to accept uncertain outcomes.
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Brown students, recent graduates earn 35 Fulbright Scholarships
This year’s recipients will travel to 25 countries to teach English or pursue graduate study or independent research.
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Rashid Zia named Brown’s new dean of the college
An accomplished educator, researcher and administrator, Zia will lead efforts to shape the academic experience for Brown’s 6,700 undergraduates.
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New research hints at ‘insane’ particles useful in quantum computing
By measuring how heat is conducted in an exotic matter state, researchers show evidence for the presence of ‘non-Abelian anyons,’ particles that could store quantum information without need of error correction.
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As higher education leaders gathered at the New York Times to debate complex issues facing universities, Brown President Christina Paxson discussed the urgency of protecting the right to speak.
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Brown-affiliated neuroscience center at Providence V.A. renewed
The Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology, based at the Providence V.A. Medical Center and led by a Brown professor, received a $4.5 million funding renewal.
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Alumni returned by the thousands for Brown’s class reunions, and the University's 250th Commencement offered the chance to rejoice in the achievements of Brown's newest graduates with calls to build community, seek common ground.
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President Christina Paxson: ‘Do What You Love’
On Sunday, May 27, President Christina Paxson addressed the Class of 2018’s bachelor's degree recipients as part of Brown’s 250th Commencement.
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Naomi Chasek-Macfoy: ‘Walking Out, 50 Years Later’
Naomi Chasek-Macfoy, one of two graduating seniors selected as orators for the 250th Commencement at Brown, delivered an address titled "Walking Out, 50 Years Later" on the College Green on Sunday, May 27.
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Lexi Lerner: ‘The Bravery of Bridges’
Lexi Lerner, one of two graduating seniors selected as orators for the 250th Commencement at Brown, delivered an address titled "The Bravery of Bridges" on the College Green on Sunday, May 27.
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Brown awards seven honorary doctorates
During its 250th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 27, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of scholars, community leaders, activists and artists.
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Ceremony honors new military officers and graduating veterans
With three new officers and the largest group of graduating veterans in recent years, Brown celebrated the achievements and service of its military community.
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Class of 2018 celebrates the Baccalaureate
With words of advice and a celebration of many faiths, Brown's soon-to-be graduates convened at the First Baptist Church in America on the eve of Commencement.
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Corporation approves revised PAC site, elects new members
During its annual Commencement week meeting, the University's governing body also approved the awarding of 2,795 degrees at Sunday's ceremonies.
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Brown to confer 2,795 degrees at Sunday's Commencement
At its 250th Commencement on Sunday, May 27, Brown University will confer a total of 2,795 degrees in all categories — undergraduate, graduate, medical and honorary.
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Brown dedicates state-of-the-art Engineering Research Center
The new facility, the product of five years of planning, design and construction, will enable the expansion of research and teaching in the School of Engineering.
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Early-life obesity impacts children’s learning and memory, study suggests
The study found a link between children’s weight status in the first two years of life and their school-age performance on cognitive tests.
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$5 million gift establishes Excellence in Athletics fund
A new gift from Class of 1962 graduate and former Bears swimmer Tom McMullen will benefit student-athletes across Brown's 38 varsity teams.
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Brown engaged in talks with Partners and Care New England
University President Christina Paxson is optimistic that a partnership with Partners HealthCare and Care New England can address previous concerns.
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Study casts doubt on traditional view of pterosaur flight
A new study of how ligaments restrict joint movement suggests that pterosaurs and “four-winged” dinosaurs couldn’t have flown in the same way that bats do.
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Scholarships awarded to one current student and three recent graduates include the Beinecke, Gates Cambridge and Schwarzman.
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Research reveals how order first appears in liquid crystals
Brown University chemists have shown a technique that can identify regions in a liquid crystal system where molecular order begins to emerge just before the system fully transitions from disordered to ordered states.
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Brown faculty members earn awards, distinctions
Scholars from across the University have won prestigious recognitions for their work in recent months
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Brown students’ satellite set to launch next week
An Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft launching to the International Space Station on Sunday morning will carry Brown's first student-built satellite.
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Amanda Bailey to lead human resources at Brown
As vice president for human resources, the longtime leader will focus on operational excellence, employee development and ensuring a community of employees that includes all of its members and welcomes new ones.
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NEH grant will enable Brown researcher to digitally preserve Syrian tablets
With ancient documents threatened by modern-day conflict in Syria, Matthew Rutz’s project will make the text of more than 1,800 cuneiform tablets available digitally.
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The University's second annual report following the launch of its diversity and inclusion action plan outlines increased faculty and graduate student diversity, among other early indicators of progress.
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Researchers find new way to stimulate cellular recycling process
In research that could lead to future therapies for age-related diseases, Brown University researchers have found a new way to stimulate the process by which cells recycle their spare parts.
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Brown’s 250th Commencement set for Sunday, May 27
Sunday's procession and University Ceremony on the College Green cap Brown's three-day celebration of Commencement and Reunion Weekend.
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Brown celebrates University of Puerto Rico students
After a year spent immersed in new academic opportunities at Brown, but far from family members battling the effects of Hurricane Maria, 33 visiting students will continue their studies at UPR and beyond.
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A crowd of admirers convened in the Engineering Research Center to celebrate Barrett Hazeltine following his last lecture as the primary teacher for his classic management and entrepreneurship class.
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Inspired by concerns about the health of the American democracy, faculty and students at more than 20 institutions globally collaborated on the cross-university “Democratic Erosion” course established by Brown’s Robert Blair.
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Brown’s student-staffed EMS team celebrates 40 years
Brown Emergency Medical Services launched as a student club in 1978 — 40 years later, it is a full-fledged, 24-7 emergency medical response service with student volunteers still comprising its core.
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Researchers join forces to expand evidence base on gun violence
Dr. Megan Ranney, a longtime emergency physician and Brown faculty member, is leading both national and Rhode Island-based efforts to address firearm injury based on research and facts.
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As part of a sustained effort to ensure that student educational experiences are not impeded by obstacles resulting from financial constraints, the University will introduce new measures to further support undergraduates with the greatest financial need.
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