Following the senseless Dec. 13 shooting on campus, the University will conduct an external After-Action Review of the incident and a comprehensive Campus Safety and Security Assessment of the Brown campus.
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Four days after a tragic act of violence, a virtual interfaith community service offered a space for members of the Brown community to engage in quiet reflection and prayer.
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Support from the Tischs, who are the parents of a Brown graduate, will expand career advising, resources, programs and partnerships to position Brown University students to achieve successful lives and careers.
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Brown’s annual Midyear Completion Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, will honor the achievements and unique paths of “.5ers,” undergraduates who complete their degree requirements this month.
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U.S. Sen. and U.S. Army veteran Jack Reed and Rear Admiral Darryl L. Walker of the U.S. Naval War College joined Brown leaders, student veterans and ROTC students in celebrating the service of the nation’s military members.
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Packed with lively social events, panels, seminars, a timeline exhibition and more, a landmark alumni-led event celebrates the profound history of Jewish life at the University.
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Home to the newly dedicated amphitheater, Brown’s renovated Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle improves accessibility for community members with physical disabilities and adds a gathering and performing space in the heart of campus.
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The University will first welcome journalist Ben Austen and historian Khalil Gibran Muhammad for a public discussion on Oct. 27 titled “Between Friends: Honest Conversations About Race in America.”
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Packed with forums, tours, family activities, athletic events, student performances and more, the University’s annual Family Weekend welcomes thousands of parents and family members to College Hill.
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Student baristas and managers pour hours of planning, collaboration and creativity into each freshly brewed cup of coffee at the Underground, nestled in the lower level of the campus center.
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The Brown University junior balances a dedication to public affairs and documentary filmmaking with a personal calling as a caregiver and advocate for families confronting dementia.
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News and Events
Brown ranks among nation’s top universities
From LinkedIn to Forbes to the Princeton Review, prominent rankings and lists in the last year recognized Brown for its student experience, high-impact research, career preparation and role as a top employer.
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Since its opening in 1925, Brown Stadium has served as the setting for some of the University’s most memorable moments on the field and in the community.
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With their first week of classes in the books, five members of Brown’s newest class shared some comforts from home that they’d brought along.
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As more than 3,200 students began their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders celebrated their resilience, intellectual curiosity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.
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News and Events
Photos and video: New academic year, new energy at Brown
A lively week of welcome events ushered in the Fall 2025 semester at Brown with spirit and celebration, setting the tone for a dynamic year ahead.
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Through the weeklong TRUE Orientation program, Brown’s newest nontraditional undergraduates connect, create and chart their course ahead as they arrive for their first semester on College Hill.
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News and Events
Photos: Brown’s newest students arrive on campus for move-in day
Families and volunteers from across the University helped Brown’s newest students settle into their new homes on campus, launching a full week of New Student Orientation activities.
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As Brown’s summer Pre-College Programs conclude, five high schoolers shared their motivations for enrolling and the lessons they’ll carry into the next chapter of their lives.
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The renewed funding will support advising, financial assistance and academic and career development opportunities for first-generation undergraduates at Brown.
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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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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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University Initiatives
Staff Spotlight: Blending art and technology, Leo Selvaggio helps power creativity at Brown
As the Brown Arts Institute’s senior creative technologist, Selvaggio maintains seven of the University’s artistic spaces with meticulous oversight and a tenacious pursuit of creativity.
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In partnership with Warrior-Scholar Project, the University hosted its third cohort of veterans and active-duty service members for a weeklong event designed to ease the transition to college life.
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Set for completion in Fall 2025, a project to renovate Brown’s Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle will feature a terraced amphitheater designed for learning, gathering and performing in the heart of the University campus.
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Arts and Humanities
Photos: The Lindemann lights up with lively Spring Festival of Dance
Brown University students performed an array of works during the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies’ annual spring dance showcase.
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The new student-led Chinese music ensemble, founded in Fall 2024, made its debut with a spring concert that showcased the group’s rich repertoire of traditional and contemporary medleys.
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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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On the first day of Brown’s final examination period, members of the student-led organization No Empty Seats brought the College Green to life with a spontaneous, throwback dance routine.
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University Initiatives
Brown University faculty to consider Statement of University Values and Voice
The proposed statement from Brown’s Ad-hoc Committee on University Values and Voice outlines four core institutional values for Brown and defines how the University may use its voice publicly.
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Known best for his contributions to “Saturday Night Live,” the comedian and actor shared behind-the-scenes stories and industry insights in a talk organized by the student-run Brown Lecture Board.
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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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From April 14 to 20, the student-produced festival will bring a dynamic slate of film screenings, speaker events, live screenplay readings and new media exhibitions to Brown University’s campus.
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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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News and Events
Brown University honors 50 years of women’s varsity athletics
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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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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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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The Brown University senior and head conductor of the Brown Band embraces a wide range of musical, academic and volunteer pursuits as he marches toward a career in medicine.
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During a weekend hockey matchup against Harvard, dozens of Brown University alumni laced up their skates to join the band’s 55th annual one-of-a-kind Alumni Ice Show.
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As one of its monthly campus bake sales, students in Challah for Hunger sold Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs-themed cookies with proceeds benefiting hunger relief organizations.
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University Initiatives
Breaking the cycle of cynicism: How hope and trust can transform the world
In a campus conversation hosted as part of a new Discovery Through Dialogue community project, psychologist and author Jamil Zaki shared practical strategies for cultivating common ground.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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