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In wake of tragedy, Brown community comes together to celebrate and thank Providence

March 24, 2026

From supporting small businesses to volunteering with community organizations to thanking first responders, Brown Loves Providence returned care and connection to the city Brown calls home.

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Student Life

The art of slowing down: Pottery@Brown offers students space to create and contemplate

March 19, 2026

Established in 2024, the student-led club hosts daily studio sessions where Brown and RISD students learn the craft, create their own pieces, and enjoy the meditative benefits of making pottery.

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Student Life

Swapping syllabi for the stage, Brown faculty and students build connections through dance

March 17, 2026

Hosted by the Ballroom Dance Team, “Dancing with the Professors” pairs faculty across disciplines with student dancers for a months-long partnership that culminates in a live, judged ballroom performance.

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University Initiatives

Flower preservation effort at Brown focuses on finding new life for Dec. 13 memorial flowers

March 9, 2026

Samples of the flowers community members have placed at memorials to the victims of the mass shooting on campus are being held in trust at the Brown University Herbarium.

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Student Life

Student-led benefit concert celebrates Providence, raises $20,000 for local nonprofits

March 6, 2026

Organized by Brown University students, the “Thank You PVD” concert brought performers, students and Providence residents together for a night of music, gratitude and collective healing.

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News and Events

Photos: Historic ‘Blizzard of 2026’ arrives at Brown

February 25, 2026

The Brown University campus continues to dig out from record-breaking snowfall that blanketed Providence in more than three feet of snow during a late-February blizzard.

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University Initiatives

Through ‘Brown Loves Providence,’ Brown community members turn appreciation into action

February 25, 2026

Brown University students, faculty and staff are uniting to thank and honor Providence and its residents, businesses and officials through acts of appreciation including coordinated giving, local spending and volunteerism.

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University Initiatives

Staff Spotlight: A leader on Brown’s dining team, Hout Seng builds community through food

February 19, 2026

Starting in an entry-level role and rising to lead cook at Andrews Commons, Hout Seng channels his passion for food to create moments of comfort, joy and belonging for Brown students.

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Student Life

More ways to play: Penner Field House expands access to athletics and recreation at Brown

February 11, 2026

Since opening its doors in January, the University’s new, all-season indoor turf facility is already changing the game for both competition and community on campus.

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News and Events

Brown University students, faculty and staff unite to remember, grieve and heal as a community

February 7, 2026

As community members continue on a path toward recovery, a campus-wide memorial service honored the lives of Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, whose lives were lost in December.

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Student Life

A throwback menu for a timeless institution: Celebrating 75 years of the ‘Ratty’

February 6, 2026

A 75th anniversary dinner and 1950s-inspired menu marked a milestone for Brown’s largest dining hall, celebrating the generations of students who have enjoyed meals and community at Sharpe Refectory.

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News and Events

Brown outlines plan to engage community members during external safety, security reviews

January 29, 2026

Team of experts including from global consulting firm Teneo will lead engagement with campus stakeholders and Brown’s neighbors in Providence during After-Action Review, Campus Safety and Security Assessment.

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News and Events

Student survey affirms inclusive environment at Brown, identifies opportunities for growth

January 27, 2026

Brown University will pursue five actions to build on initiatives to sustain an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and to address areas where the University can do more to ensure a fully inclusive community.

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Student Life

Brown to elevate golf and squash teams to varsity status in 2026

January 23, 2026

Growth in team resources, coaching expertise, athletic facilities and fundraising opportunities have bolstered four teams that have secured national championships, top rankings and outstanding win/loss records at the club level.

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News and Events

Brown University president details Brown Ever True healing and recovery effort

January 5, 2026

The joint project of repair will bring together resources, programming and services focused on mental health, psychological wellness and ensuring a sense of physical security for the Brown community.

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News and Events

Campus safety actions at Brown: Letter from interim public safety leader Hugh Clements

December 30, 2025

The longtime law enforcement leader and Brown’s interim vice president for public safety said the Brown community will work together to build a stronger, sophisticated and more resilient model of campus safety.

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News and Events

Brown University outlines enhanced safety measures, after-action review and security assessment

December 22, 2025

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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News and Events

Video: Interfaith community service offers reflection, remembrance and care

December 19, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown names the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration, recognizing generous gift

December 9, 2025

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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News and Events

Ahead of celebration, Midyear Completion speakers reflect on resilience and renewal

December 4, 2025

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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News and Events

Veterans Day ceremony honors contributions of veterans to the nation and to the Brown community

November 11, 2025

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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News and Events

130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown: Celebration, connection and tradition

November 7, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown hits a high note with new Stephen Sondheim Amphitheater, revamped Simmons Quad

October 23, 2025

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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News and Events

Conversation series deepens Brown’s culture of inquiry as part of Discovery Through Dialogue

October 22, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown University Family Weekend 2025: Moments, memories and campus connections

October 17, 2025

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 Life

The grind never stops at the Underground, Brown’s student-run coffee shop

October 6, 2025

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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Social Sciences

Paige Censale: A nontraditional student and community advocate, driven to uplift the unseen

October 2, 2025

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

September 23, 2025

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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News and Events

A century of sport, pride and Brunonian traditions: Brown Stadium turns 100

September 17, 2025

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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Student Life

From coastline keepsakes to an unfinished cat: Class of 2029 brings beloved bits of home to Brown

September 11, 2025

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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News and Events

At 262nd Opening Convocation, Brown’s newest students are encouraged to embrace growth, transition

September 2, 2025

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

September 2, 2025

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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Student Life

A fresh start at Brown: 127 transfer, visiting and resumed undergraduate students embrace orientation

August 29, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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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Student Life

Equipped with new knowledge and experiences, Pre-College students reflect on their summer at Brown

July 31, 2025

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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Student Life

Kessler Scholars Program at Brown receives $1.1 million grant renewal

July 29, 2025

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

July 25, 2025

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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Arts and Humanities

In Pre-College course, students uncover new ways of writing through the forgotten and the familiar

July 25, 2025

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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News and Events

Kicking off a summer of discovery, Brown welcomes thousands of Pre-College students

June 30, 2025

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

June 26, 2025

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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Student Life

With academic boot camp at Brown, military veterans bridge gap between service and school

June 23, 2025

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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News and Events

Simmons Quad renovations will add amphitheater, improve accessibility

June 23, 2025

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

May 19, 2025

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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Student Life

Ancient melodies, new voices: Bamboo Rhyme ensemble strikes a chord at Brown

May 14, 2025

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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News and Events

‘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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Student Life

Photos: Flash mob brings rhythm, relief during final exams at Brown

May 7, 2025

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

April 30, 2025

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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Student Life

‘SNL’ veteran Colin Jost talks comedy as craft and coping mechanism with Brown students

April 22, 2025

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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Arts and Humanities

Free, student-led public art tours at Brown University to run from April to November

April 11, 2025

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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Student Life

‘Anora’ director, ‘BoJack Horseman’ creator among speakers at 25th annual Ivy Film Festival at Brown

April 10, 2025

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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