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Science and Technology

Faster topology optimization: An emerging industrial design technique gets a speed boost

July 2, 2025

A new algorithm helps topology optimizers skip unnecessary iterations, making optimization and design faster, more stable and more useful.

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Health and Medicine

Antimicrobial common in everyday items linked to allergic conditions in children

July 2, 2025

Researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health found that children exposed to higher levels of triclosan may be more likely to develop eczema and allergy symptoms.

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News and Events

Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions in Spring 2025

July 1, 2025

Over the spring semester, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, teaching, service and leadership.

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Social Sciences

Setting the stage for the Watson School: 7 key moments in international and public affairs at Brown

July 1, 2025

Created in the waning years of the Cold War, the new Watson School of International and Public Affairs continues its history as a hub for scholarship on pressing economic, political, social and policy challenges.

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Health and Medicine

Sunscreen and skin cancer: Brown University dermatologist answers the burning questions

July 1, 2025

With summer in full swing, Dr. Elnaz Firoz of the Warren Alpert Medical School and the Miriam Hospital dispels sunscreen myths and shares advice for safe, healthy fun in the sun.

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Health and Medicine

Brown University researchers discover how people gossip without getting caught

July 1, 2025

Researchers at the Carney Institute for Brain Science spill the tea about the complicated mental computations that allow people to gossip successfully.

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News and Events

Kicking off a summer of discovery, Brown welcomes thousands of Pre-College students

June 30, 2025

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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News and Events

Recent Brown alumni, current graduate students earn 36 Fulbright scholarships

June 30, 2025

This year’s 36 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 23 countries across four continents in Fall 2025.

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Social Sciences

Brown professor to U.K. Parliament: To improve upward mobility, consider social networks, ‘soft skills’

June 30, 2025

In a hearing convened by the House of Lords Social Mobility Policy Committee, incoming Watson School of International and Public Affairs Dean John Friedman spoke about his research on social and economic mobility.

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Arts and Humanities

Beyond the pages: John Carter Brown Library exhibition celebrates the making of rare books

June 27, 2025

“Elemental: Crafting Books from Nature” is an ode to the physical book, exploring thousands of years of practical knowledge and natural resources that led to the production of books.

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University Initiatives

Staff Spotlight: Blending art and technology, Leo Selvaggio helps power creativity at Brown

June 26, 2025

As the Brown Art Institute’s senior creative technologist, Selvaggio maintains seven of the University’s artistic spaces with meticulous oversight and a tenacious pursuit of creativity.

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News and Events

Brown scientist to Congress: Quantum science investments will boost economy, protect national security

June 25, 2025

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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Health and Medicine

Molecular-level discovery about heart mechanisms could lead to new heart disease treatments

June 25, 2025

Brown University biologists found that when a protein called AIMP3 was removed from heart cells in mice, it led to severe heart problems.

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Science and Technology

From the Lab: Brown engineers tackle brain injuries with innovative wearable technology

June 24, 2025

A collaborative team led by the School of Engineering’s Haneesh Kesari works to better prevent, detect and understand traumatic brain injuries by designing tools like sensor-equipped helmets and harnesses.

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Social Sciences

‘Subjects of the Sun’: Shining a light on obstacles, opportunities of equitable renewable energy

June 24, 2025

Brown University environmental anthropologist Myles Lennon examines the complexity of sustainable energy infrastructure and explores solar solutions for working-class communities.

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News and Events

Brown University professor wins prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

June 24, 2025

Xinsheng Sean Ling will travel to the University of Buenos Aires to study phase transitions in type-II superconductors.

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Student Life

With academic boot camp at Brown, military veterans bridge gap between service and school

June 23, 2025

In partnership with Warrior-Scholar Project, the University hosted its third cohort of veterans and active-duty service members for a weeklong event designed to ease the transition to college life.

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News and Events

Simmons Quad renovations will add amphitheater, improve accessibility

June 23, 2025

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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News and Events

New research uncovers surprising physics of ‘marine snow’

June 20, 2025

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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Health and Medicine

Clear understanding of social connections propels strivers up the social ladder

June 20, 2025

When it comes to social influence, knowing how people are connected matters more than simply knowing lots of people, found researchers from Brown University’s Carney Institute for Brain Science.

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Environment

New research casts doubt on ancient drying of northern Africa’s climate

June 20, 2025

The study challenges the idea that the climate of northern Africa dried out around 3 million years ago, a time when the earliest known hominids appear in the fossil record.

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News and Events

To open doors to business on campus, Brown hosts inaugural small business supplier summit

June 18, 2025

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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Health and Medicine

Translational science showcase highlights RNA’s promise to improve human health

June 17, 2025

At a Brown University symposium hosted by Rhode Island’s federally funded IDeA programs, biomedical scientists shared how they’re turning discoveries into treatments.

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Social Sciences

The history behind Brown historian’s Pulitzer finalist ‘Plantation Goods’

June 17, 2025

Inspired by his scholarship and teaching at Brown, Seth Rockman uncovered an unknown facet of pre-Civil War history that he detailed in an acclaimed book.

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News and Events

Brown joins federal lawsuit challenging reductions to Department of Defense grant funding

June 16, 2025

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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Health and Medicine

Brown researchers focus on expanding access to pediatric OCD treatment they helped pioneer

June 16, 2025

Psychiatry scholars who helped create the gold-standard treatment for pediatric OCD are developing more innovative and accessible delivery methods.

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Arts and Humanities

Brown University Chorus Director Frederick Jodry brings harmonious career to a close

June 16, 2025

In this Q&A, Jodry reflects on a musical journey at Brown that spanned 33 years and culminated in a monumental farewell concert that drew alumni from around the world.

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Health and Medicine

New opioid testing techniques could lead to better therapies

June 16, 2025

Brown University engineers partnered with public health experts to create new diagnostic techniques that could help to deliver better, patient-centered care to adults and newborns alike.

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Social Sciences

Brown launches new master’s degree programs in management, organizational leadership

June 13, 2025

Combining strategic thinking with ethical, data-driven decision-making, two 16-month online programs will prepare students for leadership challenges across sectors in a rapidly evolving global workforce.

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Science and Technology

With potential implications for mechanical systems, study reveals physics of ‘nick shot’ in squash

June 12, 2025

A new study, born out of an interest in using science to explain the everyday world, shows how competing forces conspire to keep the ball from bouncing, making it impossible for an opponent to return.

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Arts and Humanities

Q&A with Sydney Skybetter: Exploring new ‘collisions’ among art, movement and technology

June 12, 2025

Skybetter, director of the Brown Arts Institute, prepares to host the 10th iteration of a conference he founded to advance the study of choreography, performance and emerging technologies.

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News and Events

‘Learn, synergize, empathize’: Brown celebrates 31st annual Staff Development Day

June 11, 2025

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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News and Events

60 years of planetary science discoveries at Brown, from the Moon to Mercury to Mars

June 10, 2025

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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Social Sciences

Q&A with David Kertzer: What it means to have an American pope

June 10, 2025

After the white smoke cleared, Brown papal historian David Kertzer reflected on the significance of an American pope, how the Catholic Church could change and how Italians are responding to Pope Leo XIV.

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News and Events

Brown joins amicus brief detailing how federal research cuts imperil America’s global competitiveness

June 9, 2025

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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Health and Medicine

Walk with a Doc bridges clinical care and community connection

June 6, 2025

By blending exercise, health education and social support, community walking groups led by Brown medical faculty and students empower Rhode Islanders to take steps toward better health.

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Health and Medicine

Outbreak tracker from Pandemic Center at Brown informs action, builds awareness on infectious disease

June 5, 2025

The user-friendly weekly report provides valuable information about the spread of infectious diseases like measles, influenza and COVID-19 to physicians, public health leaders and the public.

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News and Events

Graduate School dean Thomas Lewis to depart for academic leadership role at Cornell

June 3, 2025

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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University Initiatives

Staff Spotlight: Lenny Ballesteros feeds his curiosity while keeping the Brown community safe

June 2, 2025

Public Safety Officer Lenny Ballesteros has made unexpected connections on campus through his interests in history and science.

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Environment

Air-quality monitoring underestimates toxic emissions to Salton Sea communities, study finds

June 2, 2025

Researchers showed that hydrogen sulfide, which is associated with numerous health conditions, is emitted from California’s largest lake at levels far higher and more frequently than previously reported.

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Social Sciences

Ancient Mediterranean DNA confirms old truths: People contain multitudes

May 29, 2025

An ancient DNA study co-authored by Brown archaeologist Peter van Dommelen illustrates the complexity of human migration and identity shifts over time.

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News and Events

Sandra Smith appointed dean of Brown’s School of Professional Studies

May 29, 2025

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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Arts and Humanities

With $2 million Mellon grant, Brown scholars will unearth a treasure trove of African poetry

May 28, 2025

With support from a Mellon Foundation grant, Brown researchers will build a database of African poetry, complete with poet biographies, scholarship, news coverage and more.

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News and Events

Brown Corporation approves Statement of University Values and Voice

May 28, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown Corporation approves operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026

May 28, 2025

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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News and Events

Corporation of Brown University elects two fellows, eight trustees

May 28, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown Corporation extends President Paxson’s contract to 2028

May 27, 2025

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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News and Events

Senior orators urge Brown’s Class of 2025 to persevere, build community

May 25, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown’s newest graduates encouraged to lead with love, hope and compassion

May 25, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown confers honorary doctorates on seven distinguished leaders

May 25, 2025

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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