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Olympian Allyson Felix: Let purpose, not praise, guide your race

May 24, 2025

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

May 23, 2025

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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A spirited celebration: Sights, sounds and stories from Commencement and Reunion 2025

May 22, 2025

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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Brown to create dedicated center to welcome prospective students, families to campus

May 19, 2025

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

May 14, 2025

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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Brown faculty to confer highest honor on preeminent scholars in physics, public health

May 12, 2025

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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‘Presence of Absence’ explores death and connection with unexpected joy

May 9, 2025

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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Graduate student speakers at Commencement will encourage peers to engage with curiosity, compassion

May 8, 2025

As Brown celebrates its 257th Commencement, Akashleena Mallick and Melaine Ferdinand-King will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill.

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Photos: Local families enjoy story hour at the Brown Bookstore

May 8, 2025

The Brown University Bookstore welcomed families for a bilingual reading of "Planting Stories," celebrating community and cultural heritage through children’s literature.

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Brown to confer honorary degrees on seven distinguished leaders at Commencement 2025

May 7, 2025

The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of community leaders, artists, writers, performers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 25.

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Brown joins federal lawsuit challenging cuts to National Science Foundation grant funding

May 6, 2025

Legal action aims to block funding cuts that would jeopardize Brown’s leading-edge research in areas including quantum computing, machine learning, advanced engineering materials and biomechanics.

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Professor of History Ethan Pollock named Brown University’s new dean of the College

May 6, 2025

An accomplished historian and academic leader, Pollock looks forward to guiding and strengthening the academic experience for more than 7,200 undergraduates.

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In upcoming Commencement speeches, senior orators to reflect on resilience, responsibility

April 28, 2025

In keeping with a Brown tradition that dates back more than two and a half centuries, seniors Nkéke Harris and Aliza Kopans will address their fellow graduates on Sunday, May 25.

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Brown students, recent alumni earn prestigious graduate scholarships

April 25, 2025

Three Brown University undergraduates and two recent alumni were named among this year’s classes of Goldwater, Truman, Gates Cambridge and Ellison scholars.

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Brown scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 23, 2025

With their election to the prestigious honor society, eight members of the Brown University faculty join the nation’s leading scholars in science, public affairs, business, arts and the humanities.

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John N. Friedman appointed inaugural dean of Brown’s Watson School of International and Public Affairs

April 21, 2025

A distinguished economist and public affairs scholar, Friedman will lead a new school dedicated to advancing research and teaching on the world’s most pressing economic, political, social and policy challenges.

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Alumni-led event to celebrate the profound history of Jewish life at Brown

April 17, 2025

After more than a year of planning, “130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown” will convene generations of Brown community members for a weekend of panels, activities and celebrations in early November.

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On semantics and snails: Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer visits Brown

April 15, 2025

This year’s Noah Krieger ’93 Memorial Lecture featured Justice Stephen Breyer, who discussed his time on the nation’s highest court and his pragmatic approach to the law.

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Brown joins federal lawsuit challenging cuts to U.S. Department of Energy grant funding

April 14, 2025

Legal action aims to block funding cuts that would jeopardize Brown’s leading-edge research in semiconductor materials, scientific computing and research that is advancing U.S. security and technology.

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Uber CEO and Brown alumnus talks Open Curriculum, artificial intelligence and career advice

April 10, 2025

During an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of Brown’s School of Professional Studies, Class of 1991 graduate Dara Khosrowshahi discussed leadership and innovation with President Christina H. Paxson.

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Brown University honors 50 years of women’s varsity athletics

April 7, 2025

Across a weekend of events celebrating the anniversary, hundreds of athletes and alumni got a first look at a student-led documentary chronicling women’s trailblazing role in Brown’s athletics programs.

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Physician and educator Dr. Patricia Poitevien named Brown’s vice president for campus life

April 1, 2025

Poitevien, a Warren Alpert Medical School leader who holds both a bachelor’s and medical degree from Brown as a graduate of the Program in Liberal Medical Education, will lead the Division of Campus Life.

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Brown admits 2,418 exceptional students to the undergraduate Class of 2029

March 27, 2025

The University offered admission to 1,511 prospective members of next year’s incoming class on Thursday, March 27, who join 907 early decision applicants offered admission in December.

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How Janet M. Cooper Nelson’s 35-year chaplaincy shaped religious life at Brown

March 27, 2025

Over three and a half decades of service as Brown University chaplain, Cooper Nelson was an unwavering presence and compassionate leader, and she will leave an enduring legacy when she retires in June.

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Photos: Bearing witness to greatness, BEAR Day celebrates staff milestones, contributions

March 26, 2025

As part of Brown’s annual celebration of employees and their exceptional contributions, the University honored staff members with awards, festivities and recognitions for decades of service.

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Photos: Brown Brain Fair makes brain science fun for all

March 15, 2025

Through hands-on experiments, brain-bending games and expert insights, the free, all-ages annual event engages local residents and families in the wonders of neuroscience.

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Topping-off ceremony celebrates future home of Brown’s game-changing indoor turf facility

March 5, 2025

Expected to open in January 2026, the 76,000-square-foot facility will expand capacity to meet a growing demand for varsity athletics practice space, club and intramural sports, and recreational programming.

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Brown University named nation’s top Fulbright-producing university

February 25, 2025

For the fifth time, Brown has earned the distinction of being the country’s top producer of Fulbright winners, with 40 grants offered to students and recent alumni for the 2024-25 academic year.

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At Brown, faith leader William Barber urges vigilance and humanity amid ‘crisis of civilization’

February 24, 2025

A public theologian and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, Barber delivered the University’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture with wide-ranging reflections on U.S. history, poverty and policy.

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Brown University men’s and women’s squash teams take home national titles

February 24, 2025

At the 2025 College Squash Association Club Team Championships, the men claimed their third straight win, while the women’s team celebrated its second victory in three years.

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From College Hill to Cabo Verde, students connect history, heritage and health in global course

February 20, 2025

Supported by Brown’s Global Experiential Learning and Teaching program, 12 undergraduates traveled to Cabo Verde as part of a research course exploring the effects of diaspora on public health.

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Sloan Foundation awards early-career fellowships to three Brown faculty members

February 18, 2025

Three assistant professors at Brown, in applied mathematics, economics and mathematics, were among 126 scholars to receive the prestigious fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation this year.

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Brown Corporation approves new school name, sets tuition and salary pools for 2025-26

February 10, 2025

The University’s highest governing board named the Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs, approved a 4.85% increase in undergraduate tuition and fees, and a 3.5% salary pool for employees.

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Brown urges U.S. courts to block federal actions that threaten funding to support high-impact research

February 7, 2025

Two declarations from the University’s vice president for research outline impacts to research that benefits Rhode Island and the nation, should reductions in indirect costs rates or a federal pause on financial assistance take effect.

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Brown University Professor of Literary Arts Kwame Dawes named poet laureate of Jamaica

February 6, 2025

Dawes, who has written dozens of books of poetry, fiction, essays and criticism, looks to celebrate Jamaican writing, oral tradition, folk songs, reggae music and more in his new role as the Caribbean nation’s poet laureate.

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Academic leader and scholar Matthew Guterl named Brown’s vice president for diversity and inclusion

February 6, 2025

Guterl, a senior faculty scholar, will lead ongoing efforts to cultivate diverse experiences and perspectives as essential to Brown’s core academic mission of advancing knowledge and discovery.

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Accomplished geophysics scholar Greg Hirth named vice president for research at Brown

February 3, 2025

After serving in the role on an interim basis since September, the internationally recognized geologist and geophysicist has been appointed Brown’s vice president for research.

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Discovery Through Dialogue: Expanding Brown’s ethos of open inquiry through dialogue

January 30, 2025

A new campus-wide project will create more opportunities for students, faculty and staff to advance dialogue skills and participate in meaningful conversations across a wide range of perspectives.

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Three Brown seniors awarded prestigious fellowships for global learning opportunities

January 28, 2025

Through the Marshall Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholarship and Pickering Fellowship, three members of the Class of 2025 will depart Rhode Island for the global stage to pursue international graduate studies and careers.

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Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste ignites Brown campus with music and creative expression

January 27, 2025

During an immersive, weekend-long visit to Brown, acclaimed musician Jon Batiste performed a concert, inspired students with a master class and hosted a screening of a documentary about his life.

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In a wide-ranging conversation, Daveed Diggs freestyles about art, democracy and activism

January 23, 2025

The Tony and Grammy award-winning actor, writer, producer and Brown graduate joined Professor of Africana Studies Tricia Rose for a “Brown 2026” event exploring art, democracy and, of course, “Hamilton.”

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As spring semester kicks off, Brown welcomes its newest arrivals

January 21, 2025

From undergraduates transferring from other institutions to students starting master’s degree programs, nearly 200 students embarked on their Brown journeys in late January.

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At Brown, a day of collaboration and growth for Providence-area teachers

January 17, 2025

A new professional development initiative led by Brown’s MAT program brought together two dozen local teachers to enhance their mentoring skills, collaborate with colleagues and strengthen their teaching.

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Open arms, open tables: Brown faculty and staff welcome international students over winter break

January 16, 2025

Brown’s signature student-centered ethos shined this holiday season as students who didn’t travel home for the holidays were paired with members of the Brown community to enjoy family time and cozy meals.

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School of Professional Studies Dean Shankar K. Prasad to depart to join Carnegie

January 9, 2025

A longtime academic leader at Brown who expanded master’s and non-degree programs as dean and broadened access for diverse learners around the world, Prasad will join the firm as chief strategy officer.

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Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions in Fall 2024

January 8, 2025

In recent months, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, scholarship, humanitarian efforts and leadership.

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24 for ’24: The year in stories

December 19, 2024

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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Brown University men’s rugby team secures collegiate rugby national title

December 18, 2024

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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Brown admits 906 early decision students to the undergraduate Class of 2029

December 13, 2024

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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Midyear Completion speakers will urge peers to embrace unique selves to uplift others

December 4, 2024

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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