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Brown’s newest students, by the numbers

September 6, 2024

A total of 3,289 undergraduate, graduate and medical students have begun their studies at Brown University — here’s a look at the newest students to arrive on College Hill.

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At 261st Opening Convocation, a magical welcome for Brown University’s newest students

September 3, 2024

As students heralded the start of their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders urged them to build relationships across difference, be curious and courageous, and embrace the magic of the Brown experience.

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Photos: Brown student-athletes cheer on Vartan Gregorian Elementary students for first day of school

September 3, 2024

Students at the K-5 school in the Providence Public School District were greeted with a rousing welcome from Brown Athletics on their first day of school.

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Brown welcomes talented group of 67 new faculty members

September 3, 2024

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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Photos: Incoming students get step up in engineering pre-orientation program

August 27, 2024

With an emphasis on community and inclusion, the inaugural Brown Summer Transition Engineering Program is preparing incoming undergraduates to thrive in engineering before their studies officially begin.

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Equity and diversity leader Sylvia Carey-Butler to step down after three years of accomplishment

August 19, 2024

A leader who has strengthened diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on Brown’s campus, Carey-Butler will pursue opportunities to ensure equity across higher education nationally.

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Accomplished attorney Sandhya Iyer appointed senior vice president and general counsel at Brown

August 7, 2024

After serving as an attorney for two federal agencies and as general counsel for both Oberlin and Dartmouth, Iyer will advise on a range of legal matters and lead the team of attorneys in Brown’s Office of the General Counsel.

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Two years later, Brown student receives Beijing Winter Olympics gold medal in Paris

August 7, 2024

As a member of the U.S. figure skating team, Brown senior Vincent Zhou will be presented with a gold medal more than two years after earning it in a team event upended by a Russian doping scandal.

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Two bronze medals for Bears in rowing, rugby at Paris Olympics

August 5, 2024

Class of 2022 graduate Henry Hollingsworth rowed with Team USA to earn bronze, while Class of 2008 alumna Emilie Bydwell became the first female rugby head coach to win an Olympic medal.

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Brown president details process, guidance for reviewing divestment proposal

August 1, 2024

Before a board vote in October, Brown’s Advisory Committee on University Resources Management is developing a recommendation on a divestment proposal submitted for review by a coalition of students.

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An Olympic effort, from Providence to Paris

July 25, 2024

Brown University students and swimmers Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin are headed to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games, joining a trio of Brown alumni competing in rowing and coaching rugby.

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‘Wonder in their eyes’: Brown’s Pre-College Programs introduce teens to a collegiate experience

July 23, 2024

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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Brown’s Pre-College Programs expand reach, access across Rhode Island

July 23, 2024

With expanded partnerships and a new scholarship model, Brown’s Pre-College Programs have steadily grown local enrollment, providing more Rhode Island high schoolers the chance to explore academic and campus life.

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Dacia Read named chief of staff to Brown President Christina H. Paxson

July 16, 2024

With 15 years of experience in government, nonprofits and the private sector, Read will serve as a member of Brown’s senior leadership team and support the president in advancing University goals.

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Photos: Brown is brimming with hydrangeas, as part of bumper crop across New England

July 10, 2024

The Brown University campus is benefiting from this year’s spectacular season for hydrangeas across the region, where the popular perennials are particularly vivid this summer.

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Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions

July 9, 2024

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

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Brown reaches agreement that resolves OCR complaint alleging antisemitism

July 8, 2024

Voluntary agreement with U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights enhances many efforts already underway at the University.

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For longtime chancellor Samuel Mencoff, a journey from student to steward of Brown

July 2, 2024

After eight years leading the Corporation of Brown University, the Providence native and Class of 1978 graduate leaves a legacy as a deeply ethical leader, an astute decision-maker and a values-driven chancellor.

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B-Lab 2024: Student entrepreneurs design innovative solutions for personal wellness, sustainability and more

July 1, 2024

Over the course of an eight-week summer accelerator focused on personal and commercial development, the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship’s Breakthrough Lab is supporting student entrepreneurs develop 11 different ventures.

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As interns, Providence-area students gain hands-on work experiences at Brown

June 18, 2024

Guided by Brown faculty and staff, Rhode Island high schoolers are completing internships on campus to develop skills and discover career paths in a wide range of subject areas.

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Brown University Library to host free summer reading events for local kids and families

June 17, 2024

In partnership with Providence’s libraries, the Brown series aims to create fun, educational summer experiences for kids, welcoming all ages for storytimes, hands-on STEM activities, tours and more.

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Recent Brown graduates earn 39 Fulbright scholarships

June 14, 2024

This year’s 39 Fulbright awardees — Brown’s largest group of recipients to date — will begin teaching and research assignments in 23 countries across five continents in Fall 2024.

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Two Brown University professors win prestigious Fulbright Scholar Awards

June 13, 2024

Margaret Bublitz and Srinivas Reddy have been awarded Fulbright fellowships offering opportunities for cross-continental research, collaboration and scholarship.

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'Connecting today, creating tomorrow:' Brown celebrates 30th annual Staff Development Day

June 12, 2024

Nearly 2,000 staff members enjoyed a full day of activities that included workshops, tours, community engagement opportunities and more.

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Pioneering Brown-Tougaloo Partnership commemorates 60 years

June 6, 2024

In celebration of six decades of impact, community members from Brown and Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Mississippi, honored the “historic and unparalleled” partnership’s enduring legacy and future.

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Music to their ears: Brown Band sets whimsical world record for largest conductor’s baton

June 5, 2024

Brown Band member Joshua Lobsenz crafted a 19-foot 4-inch conductor’s baton that led a performance on the College Green, gaining recognition from Guinness World Records for the record-setting feat.

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Passages: Vice President for Campus Life Eric Estes

June 4, 2024

An accomplished campus life leader who held professional and governance roles at Brown, Oberlin, Duke, Syracuse and Trinity College, Estes leaves a legacy as a caring, trusted colleague deeply committed to students.

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Men’s ultimate frisbee team, part of Brown’s club sports lineup, wins fourth national title

May 31, 2024

Marking its fourth title in program history, the team took first place in the Division I college championship in a 15-11 victory over rival California Polytechnic State University.

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ArtsCrew program at Brown offers training, flexible jobs and career development for local artists

May 31, 2024

A workforce development program launched by the Brown Arts Institute is helping to create a pipeline of local arts professionals who build artistic, administrative and technical skills to power campus performances.

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Brown University to create School of International and Public Affairs

May 29, 2024

In a major step toward expanded research and teaching, the new school will extend Brown’s commitment to advancing knowledge and preparing the next generation of global policymakers and leaders.

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Corporation of Brown University elects one new fellow, six new trustees

May 29, 2024

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 operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025

May 29, 2024

The budget includes investments in student scholarships, salaries and benefits for faculty and staff, plans to advance research, a new approach to career preparation, voluntary contributions to Providence, and more.

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Brown confers honorary doctorates on eight distinguished leaders

May 26, 2024

During its 256th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 26, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars.

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Build communities to challenge, inspire and uplift each other, speakers urge at Commencement

May 26, 2024

In Commencement celebrations on Sunday, addresses from Brown’s senior orators and University president noted the graduates’ strong bonds formed during challenging moments and how those have prepared them for the future.

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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir: ‘It’s always worth making the leap that scares you’

May 25, 2024

With advice from the astronaut and Brown alumna, the Class of 2024 celebrated the Baccalaureate with a lively service marked by wisdom, hope and gratitude.

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Brown to confer 3,244 degrees at 256th Commencement

May 24, 2024

On Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, the University will confer a total of 3,244 degrees in all categories — undergraduate, graduate, medical and honorary.

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A spirited celebration: Sights, sounds and stories from Commencement and Reunion 2024

May 23, 2024

Brown’s big weekend offers 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 medical school graduate to offer pandemic-informed perspective of the study and practice of medicine

May 16, 2024

At the Commencement ceremony for the Warren Alpert Medical School’s Class of 2024, Sudheesha Perera will reflect on how training during COVID will help future doctors adapt to a new era of health care.

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Brown faculty to confer highest honor on renowned obesity and diabetes scholar

May 16, 2024

Rena R. Wing, a longtime medical school professor who focuses on prevention and treatment for obesity and related health complications, will receive the Rosenberger Medal of Honor during Commencement and Reunion Weekend.

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Brown University’s 256th Commencement set for Sunday, May 26

May 15, 2024

Sunday's procession and University Ceremony on the College Green will cap Brown's three-day celebration of Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2024.

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NASA astronaut and Brown alumna Jessica Meir to deliver Baccalaureate address

May 9, 2024

Meir, a graduate of Brown’s Class of 1999, will return to the University during Commencement and Reunion Weekend to share insights from her record-setting experiences and advice for the Class of 2024.

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‘This is no small feat’: Celebrating Brown’s first graduating cohort of Indigenous studies scholars

May 7, 2024

The first five graduating seniors in the critical Native American and Indigenous studies concentration shared reflections on their research and expanding a community of scholars.

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Graduate student speakers will offer insights at Commencement on navigating setbacks to reach goals

May 7, 2024

As Brown celebrates its 256th Commencement, Nadia Tsado and Deanna Stueber will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill.

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Preserving historic trees amid disease, climate shifts — and saying goodbye to a treasured American elm

May 4, 2024

Brown University’s Facilities Management team branches out across campus to carefully steward and add to nearly 2,500 trees on and around College Hill in the face of threats from pests, disease and climate.

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Brown to confer honorary degrees on nine distinguished leaders at Commencement 2024

May 2, 2024

The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 26.

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Agreement between University, student leaders will end ‘divestment’ encampment at Brown

April 30, 2024

Students agreed to remove the encampment and refrain from further actions that would violate Brown’s conduct code through the end of the academic year, which includes Commencement and Reunion Weekend.

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Senior orators to extol community, collaboration and care at Brown’s 256th Commencement

April 30, 2024

In keeping with a Brown tradition that dates back more than two and a half centuries, seniors Marielle Buxbaum and Caziah Mayers will address their fellow graduates on Sunday, May 26.

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Speaking at Brown, Amer Ahmed shares strategies to confront discrimination, Islamophobia

April 29, 2024

In an event organized by Brown’s Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Ahmed encouraged campus communities to deepen their knowledge and familiarity with Muslim peoples and history.

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Brown in Paris marks 30 years of innovative, immersive study abroad

April 26, 2024

Since 1993, more than 1,000 students have traded the familiarity of College Hill for the bustle of Paris in an unforgettable semester of language and cultural immersion.

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Three Brown scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 25, 2024

With their election to the prestigious honor society, Francis J. Doyle III, Prudence Carter and Greg Hirth join the nation’s leading scholars in science, public affairs, business, arts and the humanities.

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