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Photos: The Lindemann offers ‘elevated’ experience for student-led fashion show

May 5, 2026

Fashion@Brown staged its annual show of student-created designs, presented for the first time at Brown’s Lindemann Performing Arts Center.

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News and Events

At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music

May 1, 2026

In a campus visit organized by the student-led Brown China Summit, the renowned cellist offered a moving performance and words of wisdom during a conversation and audience Q&A.

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Student Life

Photos: Flash mob brings music, movement and bit of mischief to College Green

April 24, 2026

A surprise performance organized by student-led groups No Empty Seats and Attitude Dance Company invited students to dance and de-stress ahead of Brown’s final examination period.

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Student Life

Brown’s annual International Festival celebrates culture, connection and a taste of home

April 20, 2026

Organized by the Global Brown Center, the International Festival drew hundreds of attendees to Sayles Hall for food, music, dance, games and cultural exchange.

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Student Life

Students in Hawai’i@Brown celebrate third annual Spring Lū’au

April 15, 2026

In a night of song, dance and storytelling, the student organization’s sold-out celebration explored the enduring legacy of the paniolo and the richness of Hawaiian culture and traditions.

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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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News and Events

Photos: Rhode Island families enjoy a day of discovery at the Brown Brain Fair

March 15, 2026

Hundreds of local residents came to campus to explore brain puzzles, art projects and hands-on science experiments, all designed to make neuroscience fun and accessible for every age.

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News and Events

Brown Brain Fair invites Rhode Islanders to explore the science of the brain

March 5, 2026

The free, family-friendly event on March 15 welcomes visitors for a day of fun and exploration, featuring games, art projects, lightning talks and demonstrations that highlight the wonders of the human brain.

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News and Events

Brown names Penner Field House in recognition of generous gift

January 16, 2026

The investment from the Penner Family Foundation is providing crucial support for Brown to create 76,000 square feet of indoor space for high-performance athletic training and year-round recreational opportunities.

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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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Arts and Humanities

Brown University Chorus Director Frederick Jodry brings harmonious career to a close

June 16, 2025

In this Q&A, Jodry reflects on a musical journey at Brown that spanned 33 years and culminated in a monumental farewell concert that drew alumni from around the world.

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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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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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Student Life

Ayoola Fadahunsi: Anchored by community at Brown, she leads with love, justice and joy

April 30, 2025

Informed by her Nigerian-American identity and guided by her spiritual compass, the Brown University senior is advancing migration-policy research, humanitarian law and public service.

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Student Life

Brown students rescue campus food to serve neighbors in need

April 29, 2025

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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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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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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News and Events

Topping-off ceremony celebrates future home of Brown’s game-changing indoor turf facility

March 5, 2025

Expected to open in January 2026, the 76,000-square-foot facility will expand capacity to meet a growing demand for varsity athletics practice space, club and intramural sports, and recreational programming.

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Student Life

Kanayo Duru: The Brunonian behind the baton has a heart that beats for music and medicine

March 4, 2025

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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Student Life

Photos: Sousaphones on skates, rhythm at the rink for Brown Band’s annual on-ice performance

March 3, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown University men’s and women’s squash teams take home national titles

February 24, 2025

At the 2025 College Squash Association Club Team Championships, the men claimed their third straight win, while the women’s team celebrated its second victory in three years.

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Student Life

Super Bowl bounty: Brown student-led organization fights food insecurity on game day

February 11, 2025

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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News and Events

Brown University men’s rugby team secures collegiate rugby national title

December 18, 2024

The team clinched its second national championship in Division I National Collegiate Rugby in a nail-biting 23-20 victory over Queens University of Charlotte.

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Student Life

Photos: Brown Ballet Company shows the spirit of the season in ‘The Nutcracker’

December 12, 2024

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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Student Life

Marching to the beat of their own drum: Brown Band celebrates 100 years

November 14, 2024

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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News and Events

Veterans Day ceremony at Brown emphasizes significance of service, unity

November 8, 2024

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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Student Life

For Brown students and community members, turning out the vote on Election Day 2024

November 5, 2024

Whether volunteering at the polls, encouraging peers to vote or hosting watch parties, hundreds of students engaged in the Nov. 5 elections beyond simply casting their own vote.

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Arts and Humanities

Student-led public art installation in Providence offers a new perspective on visual impairment

November 1, 2024

Following research, development and community collaboration, a team of Brown and RISD students unveiled “The Blind Urban Subject,” where passersby can experience the streetscape through common ocular conditions.

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Student Life

Brown community members spend National Voter Registration Day helping to turn out the vote

September 18, 2024

Sweetened by free scoops of ice cream, voter registration drives across campus provided support to hundreds of newly eligible students seeking to participate in November’s elections.

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Student Life

Maiya Jannah: Making waves in media for a more inclusive Hollywood

August 8, 2024

Through an internship with the Television Academy Foundation, the rising Brown University senior is learning the ins and outs of the TV industry while paving the way for a future generation of creatives.

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News and Events

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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Student Life

Photos: South Asian fusion student dance group stages blast from the past for spring showcase

May 14, 2024

In a nostalgic homage to early 2000s Bollywood, Brown Badmaash served up both memories and moves during its annual spring show, ‘Jawaani.’

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Student Life

Students in Hawaii@Brown renew Spring Lū’au tradition on campus

April 22, 2024

For the first time in more than 20 years, the student organization brought its traditional lū’au back to Brown for a night of community dance, music, storytelling and games.

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Student Life

24th annual Ivy Film Festival brings screenings, readings, speakers to College Hill

April 9, 2024

One of the world’s largest student-run film festivals, the annual event at Brown offers student filmmakers a glimpse into their futures — and offers the public a glimpse into their creative inspirations.

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Student Life

Photos: Tink Knit empowers Providence-area moms through knitting

February 20, 2024

By teaching single mothers how to knit and creating avenues for sales, the student-led nonprofit is opening doors to new income streams for Rhode Islanders, one handknit hat a time.

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News and Events

Student scientists from across New England shine at Brown Science Olympiad tournament

February 10, 2024

Aiming to spark a love for learning, the annual student-organized academic tournament invites high schoolers to showcase knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for science in a fun, competitive atmosphere.

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Student Life

Artistry for advocacy: Brown students brighten Sojourner House with inspirational murals

February 1, 2024

In a new, creative partnership, the Brown student organization Art for Service and the Providence nonprofit teamed to create a vibrant mural series to inspire strength and positivity for victims of domestic abuse.

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Student Life

'Shear' courage: Students undergo transformation for a cause at hair donation drive

January 18, 2024

Spearheaded by Brown University junior Lara Jacobowitz, the effort raised funds for nonprofits and provided material to help make high-quality wigs for children with hair loss.

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Student Life

Brown’s Society of Women Engineers brings X-treme Gingerbread Competition to local Girl Scouts

December 18, 2023

Beyond the chance to make, shake and snack on the houses, the gingerbread challenge builds confidence, sparks creativity and hones essential engineering skills in Rhode Island Girl Scouts.

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News and Events

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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University Initiatives

Through Brown interfaith initiatives, students seek intellectual, spiritual pursuits

May 17, 2023

For 70 years, the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life at Brown has championed the importance of discourse, dialogue, and above all, community.

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Student Life

To inspire local kids, Brown computer science students teach coding in Providence, Central Falls schools

May 1, 2023

By leading in-school programs and after-school clubs that teach coding, the student organization Brown IgniteCS aims to expand access to careers in computer science for local K-12 students.

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News and Events

Combating domestic terrorism ‘is the fight of our generation,’ Seth Magaziner says at Brown

April 11, 2023

In his first campus visit since taking office, the new U.S. representative described the urgency of confronting domestic terrorism, and advised students to take advantage of their proximity to Rhode Island’s elected officials.

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News and Events

Brown Brain Bee brings brain science to local high schoolers

February 28, 2023

The annual neuroscience trivia competition hosted at Brown invites Rhode Island students to explore the wonders of the brain to inspire the next generation of scientists and researchers.

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News and Events

Brown University men’s rugby team wins Collegiate Rugby Championship

December 15, 2022

The team claimed its first-ever national championship in Division I National Collegiate Rugby in a 21-5 victory over Queens University of Charlotte.

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News and Events

Young Entrepreneurs of Providence empowers local high schoolers to lead startups, communities

November 21, 2022

A semester-long after-school program led by Brown undergraduates at the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship inspires Providence-area teens to build ventures that help to solve community challenges.

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Health and Medicine

As Election Day nears, student-led nonprofit connects hospitalized patients to the ballot box

November 3, 2022

By increasing awareness and access to last-minute emergency ballots, the non-partisan organization Patient Voting makes it possible for unexpectedly hospitalized patients to vote.

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News and Events

Photos: From residence hall move-ins to Orientation activities, Brown celebrates Class of 2026

September 6, 2022

After a week of welcomes at Brown’s student dormitories and a wide range of events and programs to build connections among new students, the buzz on College Hill is back as the 2022-23 academic year gets underway.

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News and Events

Photos: Drumming, dancing and revelry at the 19th annual Spring Thaw Powwow

April 28, 2022

The student-organized event celebrated the arrival of a new season with music, dancing, food, Native American art and workmanship, games and more.

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