U.S. Army veteran and Brown trustee Joseph P. Healey joined University leaders, student veterans and Brown ROTC students in celebrating the service of the nation’s past and current military members.
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Packed with forums, tours, athletic events, student performances and more, the University’s annual Family Weekend invites thousands of loved ones to experience a taste of student life on College Hill.
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Beginning with prospective undergraduates seeking to enter Brown in Fall 2027, a new waiver will eliminate the application fee for Providence public school students.
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In a conversation with Brown President Christina H. Paxson, the former prime minister of Canada shared reflections from his time in public service and encouraged young people to become engaged in world and community affairs.
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In a private teleconference from the International Space Station, Brown alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir answered students’ questions about space exploration and the path that led her to explore the stars.
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In an Ogden Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 22, Trudeau will share insights on his decade as prime minister and discuss the forces shaping democracies, international alliances and Canada-U.S. relations.
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As Brown officially commenced its 2026-27 academic year, University leaders urged nearly 3,300 new students to be curious, courageous and embrace the unique opportunities of a Brown education.
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External review finds it “highly unlikely” Dec. 13 shooting at Brown could have been prevented; focuses on continuing to bolster safety and security for the future.
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In a pair of letters to the Brown community, the leaders assert that a new strategic planning process should start with a new leader who will steward Brown’s next chapter, to be identified in a national search.
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With crackling fires illuminating downtown Providence, Brown honored the first responders, neighbors, businesses and community partners who supported the campus through the aftermath of Dec. 13, 2025.
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In her annual Commencement address, Brown President Christina H. Paxson urged graduating seniors to let the friction of the last four years turn them into courageous people.
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Announcing an initiative to increase the number of women in construction, Building Futures leaders noted higher-than-average proportion of tradeswomen working on Brown’s Danoff Laboratories.
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In a sold-out screening and conversation moderated by President Christina H. Paxson, Paul McCartney and filmmaker Morgan Neville talked reinvention, loss and the drive to keep creating.
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University President Christina H. Paxson outlined the steps Brown will take to permanently memorialize Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and ensure that they are remembered, always.
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The award, which was presented to seven officers who were the first to respond to the mass shooting on Dec. 13, is reserved for acts performed with exceptional bravery beyond the call of duty in life-threatening situations.
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Designed to spark curiosity about college and future pathways, Brown’s annual program welcomed nearly 400 high schoolers from Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls to explore campus and join classes and workshops.
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After three months in an interim leadership role, the Providence native and former Providence Police Department chief will guide Brown’s efforts toward a secure campus defined by preparedness, vigilance and mutual care.
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American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Frederick M. Hess and Brown President Christina H. Paxson discussed the future of higher education in a conversation at the public policy think tank’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.
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University Initiatives
Through ‘Brown Loves Providence,’ Brown community members turn appreciation into action
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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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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As part of a pledge to contribute $50 million over 10 years to local workforce development initiatives, Brown has awarded two $1.5 million anchor grants and launched an open call for letters of interest for future funding.
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News and Events
Letter from President Paxson: ‘As we start a new semester’
On the eve of the spring term’s official start, Brown University’s president reflected on the impacts of a tragic act of violence in December and steps toward recovery, healing and a return to the rhythms of the semester.
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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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Brown President Christina H. Paxson grieved the loss of undergraduates Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, whose amazing promise was extinguished by an act of unimaginable violence.
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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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The University made $11.1 million in direct voluntary payments to the city, and its community contributions for K-12 education, nonprofit organizations and other local priorities were valued at $30.2 million.
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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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In a conversation with Brown President Christina H. Paxson, Rice shared insights on her professional life, the current state of foreign affairs, and the role of universities in American democracy.
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With both humor and candor, the former first lady, U.S. senator, secretary of state and U.S. presidential candidate discussed foreign policy, global affairs, disinformation and the importance of upholding democracy.
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Brown President Christina H. Paxson and Inaugural Dean John N. Friedman joined Milley to celebrate the creation of Brown’s new policy school, affirming its dedication to interdisciplinary scholarship.
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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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In a letter to the White House, President Christina H. Paxson wrote that Compact provisions restricting academic freedom and undermining autonomy would impede the University’s ability to fulfill its mission.
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The two former U.S. secretaries of state will share insights from their groundbreaking public service careers as they visit Providence for separate Q&A events in late October and early November.
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Prominent leaders and scholars, including retired Gen. Mark A. Milley, will visit Brown’s campus as part of a yearlong celebration for the launch of the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
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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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The voluntary agreement preserves the ability for students and scholars to teach and learn without government intrusion, and includes a $50 million commitment from Brown to support workforce development in Rhode Island.
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Upon the recommendation of the Brown faculty, Brown’s highest governing body approved the statement, which outlines four core institutional values for Brown and defines how the University may use its voice publicly.
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News and Events
Brown Corporation extends President Paxson’s contract to 2028
Praising nearly 13 years of steady and principled leadership from President Christina H. Paxson, the University’s highest governing board approved a two-year extension for Brown’s 19th president.
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Degrees for Brown’s undergraduate Class of 2025 were officially conferred during the College Ceremony, where Brown’s president shared with graduates why everyone on campus loves and will miss them.
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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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During an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of Brown’s School of Professional Studies, Class of 1991 graduate Dara Khosrowshahi discussed leadership and innovation with President Christina H. Paxson.
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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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As part of Brown’s annual celebration of employees and their exceptional contributions, the University honored staff members with awards, festivities and recognitions for decades of service.
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Guterl, a senior faculty scholar, will lead ongoing efforts to cultivate diverse experiences and perspectives as essential to Brown’s core academic mission of advancing knowledge and discovery.
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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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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 University is the sole off-taker for the Dry Bridge solar project in North Kingstown, a landmark renewable energy development generating enough power to offset about two-thirds of campus electricity use.
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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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