Since 2018, Brown University has hosted dozens of interns through PrepareRI, a statewide initiative that helps high schoolers explore careers, build skills and shape Rhode Island’s future workforce.
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Science and Technology
National Science Foundation renews Brown’s national mathematics institute with $16.5 million
The grant will fund the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics through 2030, offering opportunities to explore mathematical concepts that underpin everything from AI to industrial design.
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As senior manager of community partnerships at the Swearer Center, Inoa has expanded educational opportunities for thousands of local kids while strengthening Brown’s ties to the Providence community.
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Environment
Sophia Wu: Crab wrangler, ocean dreamer
Brown sophomore Sophia Wu is spending her summer at Save the Bay in Rhode Island, wrangling crabs, supporting summer camps for kids and exploring a future in marine science.
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University Initiatives
Brown’s Pre-College Programs see local enrollment climb for third straight year
With more partnerships and a new scholarship model, the University’s Pre-College Programs are increasing local turnout, enabling more Rhode Island teens to explore academic pathways and college life.
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Instructed by two Brown graduate students, Secondhand Writing encourages young writers to explore archives, museums and antique shops as a way to advance their own creative-writing practices.
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Through everything from scavenger hunts to cooking demonstrations, the Brown undergraduate is connecting community members and local agriculture as an intern with Farm Fresh Rhode Island.
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Since 1969, Brown Summer High School has given Rhode Island teens a space to grow, explore and connect, all while training educators through the University’s master of arts in teaching program.
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By welcoming its second cohort this summer, the Brown Collegiate Scholars Program now supports nearly 60 local high schoolers, guiding them on a four-year path to college readiness and success.
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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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“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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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
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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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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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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Health and Medicine
Walk with a Doc bridges clinical care and community connection
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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News and Events
Photos: Local families enjoy story hour at the Brown Bookstore
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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For more than 15 years, Brown’s Food Recovery Network has redirected thousands of pounds of surplus food to support local soup kitchens, shelters and community food pantries, while diverting landfill waste.
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As Brown’s research greenhouse manager, Vasques tends the Plant Environmental Center run by the University’s Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology.
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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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The Brown Arts Institute will host public art tours every Saturday and Sunday, inviting Brown and Providence community members to explore the University’s distinctive public art collection.
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With a full day of classes, campus tours and conversations with Brown community members, local high schoolers got a firsthand look into what college can offer — and how their futures might take shape.
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Arts and Humanities
Residual Noise festival explores the creative power of sound
Hosted at Brown and RISD, the festival celebrated sound’s potential to transform art and society — and The Lindemann’s potential to push the limits of sound exploration for generations to come.
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University Initiatives
For Brown Collegiate Scholars, a year of learning, growth and early college preparation
Members of the college-prep program’s inaugural cohort are gaining academic skills and confidence on their four-year path toward admission to and success in college.
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Science and Technology
In labs across Brown, STEM Day brings science to life for local high school students
The eighth annual Department of Chemistry event offered high schoolers a sneak preview of STEM careers along with interactive science demonstrations led by Brown students and faculty.
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News and Events
Photos: Brown Brain Fair makes brain science fun for all
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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Through a first-of-its-kind SMART Plus Clinic, doctors and medical students from Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School are boosting middle schoolers’ health outcomes, academic success and career preparation.
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University Initiatives
New initiative addresses community needs through partnerships with Brown scholars, students
The Community-Engaged Data and Evaluation Collaborative connects Rhode Island organizations with Brown faculty, students and staff for mutually beneficial partnerships.
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Through DEEPS CORES, Brown University students lead hands-on Earth science lessons, mentor Providence high schoolers on pre-college applications, and offer career exploration including paid internships.
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Launched publicly in 2015, BrownTogether transformed Brown through a decade of unprecedented support that advanced excellence in teaching and research, financial aid, community impact and more.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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A creative collaboration between the Brown Arts Institute and Pleasant View Elementary School, “PantherArt” featured more than 400 young artists, offering a joyful highlight in Brown’s IGNITE series this fall.
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The family-owned café has opened on campus at Chen Family Hall, offering premium coffee, locally sourced food and a cozy gathering spot for both the Brown and Providence communities.
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As voters prepare to cast ballots in presidential, congressional and local elections, Brown is presenting open-to-the-public discussions on relevant topics, from election security to health care.
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“The Power of Faces,” an exhibition by two Rhode Island-based photographers on view through Dec. 20, displays portraits of people living in refugee camps across the world.
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As the one-of-kind, high-tech Lindemann Performing Arts Center turns one, artists are just starting to embrace the building’s limitless possibilities.
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University Initiatives
Staff Spotlight: Michael Pimentel on building bodies, minds and community
An open-water swimmer and clean waterways advocate, Pimentel brings a passion for health and wellness to his role as strength and conditioning coach and fitness ambassador at Brown.
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