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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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University Initiatives
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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The University has developed a set of concrete actions with a focus on recruitment, matriculation and retention of a diverse community of students as integral to its mission of academic excellence.
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From the Brown University Bookstore to local baseball fields, the Dominican Republic native has built a life in Providence rooted in hard work, community connections and a commitment to helping others succeed.
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As she investigates cancer treatments and pursues her own path toward becoming a physician-scientist, the Brown University doctoral student is supporting fellow Indigenous students interested in science and medicine.
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Speaking to business leaders from across the state, Brown’s president outlined how strategic University investments have helped transform a former manufacturing center into a hub for research, innovation and economic growth.
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A team of researchers analyzed more than 25,000 civil lawsuits, gleaning insights on regional disparities in environmental law and opportunities to broaden impact.
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Brown University is the sole off-taker for the Dry Bridge solar project in North Kingstown, a landmark renewable energy development generating enough power to offset about two-thirds of campus electricity use.
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Researchers from Brown University’s School of Public Health will lead a federal grant to address urgent health policy gaps for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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Brown will observe the 250th anniversary of the United States with Brown 2026, a multi-year initiative that offers public programs, research and coursework that explores the history of U.S. democracy and its future.
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A concentrator in international and public affairs and Latin American and Caribbean studies, Palomo will pursue a graduate degree at Oxford through one of the most prestigious awards for international study.
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From scholarships for local students to partnerships with K-12 schools to support for local nonprofits, Brown supplemented its voluntary payments and broader economic impact with financial and in-kind support.
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The transfer of 255 acres of Brown’s Mount Hope property will ensure its preservation as well as sustainable access by Native tribes with ties to its historic sites, and the remaining 120 acres will be sold to the Town of Bristol.
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To mark the band’s centennial, generations of Brunonians reflect on the harmonious history, quick-witted spirit and enduring traditions of a singular 100-year-old student-led organization.
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Before a conference on social media’s mental health impacts on children and families, the director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute spoke about the importance of grasping the true nature of social media’s grip.
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A collection of silk and cotton prints created by Brown University students and community members is on display at the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts through Nov. 16.
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An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.
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U.S. Sen. and Army veteran Jack Reed and Class of 2005 alumnus Will Burroughs joined University leaders, student veterans and Brown ROTC students in celebrating the service of the nation’s military members.
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Health and Medicine
Heartier Heinz? How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heat
Biologists at Brown University found what makes some types of tomatoes more heat tolerant, yielding insights that could help crops adapt to climate change.
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“Sott’Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater,” explores the histories of Providence and Florence, Italy, as they rebuilt after floods, through workshops, screenings, tastings, exhibits and expert-led discussions on climate change.
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The resonant, thundering sounds of the versatile 1903 Hutchings-Votey pipe organ, a campus treasure undergoing a renovation, are a fixture at events from Halloween to the holiday season to Commencement Weekend.
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Whether volunteering at the polls, encouraging peers to vote or hosting watch parties, hundreds of students engaged in the Nov. 5 elections beyond simply casting their own vote.
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An assistant professor of political science at Brown, Zárate offered insights on the importance of participating in Election Day and researching local candidates who “govern your day-to-day interactions.”
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Brown’s Haffenreffer Museum and Department of Anthropology partner with the city’s largest cemetery to welcome local families to honor their loved ones in a vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration.
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Following research, development and community collaboration, a team of Brown and RISD students unveiled “The Blind Urban Subject,” where passersby can experience the streetscape through common ocular conditions.
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Through an analysis of a decade of wind, fire and health data, Assistant Professor of Political Science Gemma Dipoppa found government action can help curb dangerous air pollution in India and Pakistan.
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In recognition of her impact as a trailblazing educator and leader, Simmons was honored with a prestigious National Humanities Medal at the White House.
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Science and Technology
Bennu asteroid samples get close-up look at Brown for clues into life’s origin
Pieces of the asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, are being studied at Brown as part of an effort to better understand the solar system’s early history and the origins of materials necessary for life on Earth.
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Science and Technology
Passages: Nobel Prize winner and Brown professor of physics Leon Cooper
The distinguished physicist, who taught at Brown for more than five decades and was awarded the 1972 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing the theory of superconductivity, died on Oct. 23.
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News and Events
Students, loved ones reunite for Family Weekend at Brown
From student performances and athletic events to research forums and WaterFire, Family Weekend offered parents and families a taste of Brown University’s distinct academic and extracurricular life.
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After a seven-year tenure marked by his commitment to students and expanded access to learning and research opportunities for Brown’s undergraduates, Zia will end his term as dean in June 2025.
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An open-to-the-public festival, from Oct. 24 to 27, will highlight Brown’s Lindemann Performing Arts Center as a premier site for orchestral music performance, experimentation and recording.
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