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The year in stories — 2023

December 20, 2023

Surpassing ambitious goals and making memories along the way, calendar year 2023 shined a light on remarkable research, teaching and innovation at Brown University, as illustrated by these 21 stories.

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Brown admits 898 early decision students to the undergraduate Class of 2028

December 15, 2023

Selected from a pool of 6,244 applicants, the accomplished and talented admitted students reflect the University’s ongoing commitment to making a Brown education more accessible.

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Brown purchases its portion of South Street Landing in Providence’s Jewelry District

December 13, 2023

With a commitment to the long-term stewardship of the historic property and continued growth and vibrancy in the neighborhood, the University exercised an option to purchase its share of the building.

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Brown University students organize card writing in support of injured Palestinian friend

December 7, 2023

In a show of support for junior Hisham Awartani, who was injured in a Nov. 25 shooting in Vermont, students convened in the Global Brown Center to write cards and be in community together.

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Ahead of ceremony, Midyear Completion speakers urge others to extend empathy, commit to community

November 29, 2023

Brown’s annual Midyear Completion Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2, will celebrate the achievements and unique paths of “.5ers,” who complete their degree requirements this month.

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New initiative at Brown aims to boost college enrollment, readiness, success for Providence students

November 28, 2023

With its first cohort arriving next summer, the Brown Collegiate Scholars Program aims to propel more motivated, talented Providence public school students toward college degrees.

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Women’s soccer dominates in opening round, advances in NCAA tournament

November 16, 2023

After shutting out Quinnipiac with a 3-0 victory, the Bears are among 32 teams headed to Round 2 of the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship.

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Veterans Day Ceremony honors, affirms commitment to military community at Brown

November 10, 2023

U.S. Sen. and Army veteran Jack Reed and Class of 1975 alumnus Benjamin Cassidy joined University leaders, student veterans and Brown ROTC students in celebrating the nation’s military members.

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Journalist Kate Zernike speaks at Brown on 21st century gender discrimination in the sciences

October 19, 2023

Zernike, who wrote “The Exceptions” about women faculty and the fight for fairness at MIT, talked with Brown community members about the challenges facing women in science — and what can be done.

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Positive investment return positions Brown endowment to advance support for academic priorities

October 18, 2023

The endowment provided a record $257 million for student scholarships, scientific research and other priorities in Fiscal Year 2023, while Brown’s investments yielded a 2.7% return.

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In banter-filled lecture, Rainn Wilson talks mental health, spirituality and pranks from ‘The Office’

October 17, 2023

Known best for his role on “The Office,” Wilson spoke about his career, breakout role, mental health and spiritual journey in an event organized by the student-run Brown Lecture Board.

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Family Weekend at Brown brings together students, families from across the world

October 15, 2023

From forums and a football game to an evening at the city’s renowned WaterFire, Family Weekend offered three days of social, academic and cultural activities on Brown’s campus and beyond.

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Leaders from Providence, Brown formally ink voluntary payment agreements

October 12, 2023

Two agreements establish Brown and Providence’s other colleges and universities among the nation’s most generous voluntary financial contributors to the city in which they operate.

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Brown community members reflect on impacts of violence in Israel and Gaza

October 11, 2023

A gathering convened by Brown RISD Hillel and Rohr Chabad House offered the chance for reflection and prayer on the toll the violence has taken on families directly affected and those who remain in fear as the conflict persists.

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Sasaki to lead design for new Brown Athletics indoor turf facility

October 10, 2023

Brown selected the accomplished architecture firm based largely on its skill and expertise in creating active indoor athletics projects on other campuses.

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Faculty inventions, startups shine at inaugural Innovation at Brown Showcase

October 6, 2023

As part of Rhode Island Startup Week, business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs convened in Providence to connect with Brown scientists launching breakthrough technologies across health, life sciences and biotechnology.

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At Brown, former New Zealand PM encourages optimism, perseverance in the face of division

October 5, 2023

Jacinda Ardern, who served in New Zealand’s highest office from 2017 to 2023, discussed imposter syndrome, leading through the COVID-19 pandemic and a range of other topics.

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With pacts approved, Brown to contribute $175 million in direct voluntary payments to Providence

October 5, 2023

The Providence City Council approved two agreements that establish Brown and Providence’s other colleges and universities among the nation’s most generous voluntary financial contributors to the city in which they operate.

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Three-day symposium explores history, reach of mass incarceration in America

September 29, 2023

“Voices of Mass Incarceration: A Symposium” marked the public opening of an exhibition and John Hay Library collection with conversations, performances and receptions that drew hundreds from across the region and world.

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City approval enables Brown to proceed with life sciences building, athletics practice facility

September 20, 2023

Providence’s City Plan Commission approved a new Brown Institutional Master Plan, offering a key approval to create laboratory space for cutting-edge life sciences research and a new indoor athletics training facility.

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Brown offers overview of its place in college and university rankings

September 18, 2023

From U.S. News and World Report to Forbes and Princeton Review, Brown placed among top universities based on its distinctive student experience, high-impact teaching and research, and inclusive community.

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Podcasts at Brown explore a range of topics, engage listeners through informative conversations

September 13, 2023

Brown community members offer expertise and insights into a wide array of subjects, from climate change and international economies to pop culture and religion, through more than two dozen podcasts.

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Library exhibition on Mumia Abu-Jamal to shed light on the experience and impact of incarceration

September 8, 2023

An exhibition and symposium at Brown University will use Abu-Jamal’s writings, correspondence and creative work as the entry point into a larger conversation about the impact of the American carceral system on millions of lives.

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Brown President Emerita Ruth J. Simmons: ‘Rise to the challenge’ of this moment

September 7, 2023

Speaking to a packed Salomon Center for Teaching hours after a celebratory unveiling of the Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, Simmons spoke about her new memoir and shared advice with students.

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Brown marks celebratory unveiling of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice

September 7, 2023

In celebration of the renamed center, an unveiling ceremony honored Brown’s president emerita, who sparked a landmark effort to uncover the University’s historical ties to slavery.

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Brown president charges ad hoc committee to examine admissions practices

September 6, 2023

Committee of senior faculty and members of the Corporation of Brown University will examine policies related to early decision, “test-optional” and family connections.

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At 260th Convocation, Brown University welcomes incoming students

September 5, 2023

Brown’s Opening Convocation brought moments of celebration, levity and poignancy, as University leaders upheld their commitment to advancing diversity on campus and urged students to continue fighting for sustainable climate solutions.

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Brown welcomes talented group of 56 new faculty members

September 5, 2023

Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the scholars join the Brown community to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.

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Brown commits to contributing nearly $175 million in direct voluntary payments to Providence

September 5, 2023

In a move that would more than double Brown’s financial and community contributions to the city over the next two decades, the University is deepening its commitment to Providence and Rhode Island.

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Brown’s newest students, by the numbers

September 1, 2023

A total of 3,165 undergraduate, graduate and medical students will begin studies at Brown University next week — here’s a look at who is arriving on College Hill.

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Photos: D’Abate Elementary School summer program keeps kids learning, active

August 23, 2023

Offered by the school in partnership with Brown University’s Swearer Center, a five-week summer camp at William D’Abate Elementary School in Providence bolsters learning opportunities outside of the school year.

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Pawtucket's Hazel Origin Coffee to open new café location in Brown's Brook Street residence hall

August 9, 2023

Designed to include ground-floor retail space open to the public, the University's newest student housing project will bring a unique, family-owned coffee shop to College Hill beginning this fall.

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Comfort dogs converge on Brown to share the power and potential for campus K9 programs

July 29, 2023

Brown’s Department of Public Safety hosted a Cops and Comfort Dogs Symposium, welcoming law enforcement personnel and community members alike.

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With full scholarships, Providence students enroll in Brown's Pre-College Programs in record numbers

July 27, 2023

With a new scholarship model removing barriers, the number of Providence Public School District students exploring interests through the University's summer Pre-College Programs has quadrupled.

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Photos: The legacy of Brown’s mascot lives on in campus bear statues

July 24, 2023

Through the seasons, outdoor bear statues across College Hill delight passersby and celebrate the history of the beloved Brown University mascot, Bruno.

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Leadership Alliance continues legacy of expanding research pathways and workforce opportunities

July 20, 2023

Seventy undergraduates from across the U.S. are engaging in research at Brown this summer through the Leadership Alliance, a nationwide consortium originally founded at the University in 1992.

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‘Love is strong as death’: The monumental history behind Carrie Tower

July 17, 2023

An iconic focal point of Brown’s Quiet Green, the 113-year-old clocktower was built as a memorial to the granddaughter of Brown University’s namesake.

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‘Opening up horizons of curiosity’: Pre-College Programs offer a taste of the Brown experience

July 13, 2023

During the summer months, thousands of high school students are taking up residence on campus, studying across the globe and participating online in Brown’s wide-ranging Pre-College Programs, which offer intensive academics, research experiences and more.

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Overdose crisis demands a response from the entire community, Brown expert asserts

June 26, 2023

Dr. Francesca Beaudoin, an epidemiologist at the Brown University School of Public Health, joined federal and state elected officials to stress the need for a collaborative response to the country’s opioid drug epidemic.

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For local kids, STEM to Stern aims to make both science and sport engaging and accessible

June 16, 2023

With support from dozens of Brown volunteers, a Brown biology professor and men’s crew coach launched a free program that brings rowing and science lessons to local middle schoolers from the Providence area.

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Cultivating self and nurturing community: Brown celebrates 29th annual Staff Development Day

June 14, 2023

More than 1,000 University staff convened on campus for a spirited day brimming with workshops, tours, discussions, community engagement projects and more.

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How should Providence public schools spend $100,000? That’s up to these middle schoolers

June 8, 2023

At a participatory budgeting event facilitated by scholars at Brown, more than 100 local middle school students debated how the Providence Public School District should spend $100,000 in funds from the University.

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Education scholar John Papay to direct Brown’s Annenberg Institute for School Reform

June 7, 2023

As director, Papay will continue to position the institute as a hub of education scholarship that confronts some of the most pressing issues in teaching and learning.

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Brown to publicly present plans for life sciences building, athletics practice facility in June

June 1, 2023

Pending approval from the City of Providence, the University plans to build a new laboratory space for cutting-edge life sciences research and boost its athletics program with a proposed new indoor training facility.

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Brown Corporation elects five new trustees

May 31, 2023

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 approves base budget for Fiscal Year 2024

May 31, 2023

The balanced $1.69 billion base budget includes investments in employee compensation, student support and Brown’s ambitious plans for advancing research across campus.

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Gina Raimondo calls on Brown’s Class of 2023 to ‘make our democracy stronger’

May 28, 2023

During impromptu Commencement remarks, the U.S. secretary of commerce and former Rhode Island governor praised graduates’ talents, encouraging them to contribute locally and nationally.

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Brown president implores new graduates: ‘Never forget that your humanity is your greatest asset’

May 28, 2023

In her annual Commencement address, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson asked the Class of 2023 to bring a “discerning humanistic lens” to everything they do, particularly in a technology-dominated world.

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Student orators urge Brown’s Class of 2023 to explore, experiment and take risks

May 28, 2023

In a sunshine-filled Commencement celebration on the College Green, graduates Kailiang Fu and Margherita Micaletti-Hinojal addressed their peers, family members and friends, offering advice as they forge into the future.

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Brown confers six honorary doctorates

May 28, 2023

During its 255th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 28, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, public servants and scholars.

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