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Brown is a place where scholarship, problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. Scroll through to learn more.
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.
In Pre-College course, students uncover new ways of writing through the forgotten and the familiar
Instructed by two Brown graduate students, Secondhand Writing encourages young writers to explore archives, museums and antique shops as a way to further with their own creative-writing practices.
Eager to learn, local high schoolers find enrichment at Brown Summer High School
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.
Brown ranks again among top universities securing new patents for research discoveries
Brown University scholars work to turn breakthroughs and discoveries into technologies that enhance lives, placing the University among the nation’s top utility patent holders in 2024.
Kicking off a summer of discovery, Brown welcomes thousands of Pre-College students
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.
Beyond the pages: John Carter Brown Library exhibition celebrates the making of rare books
“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.
Setting the stage for the Watson School: 7 key moments in international and public affairs at Brown
Created in the waning years of the Cold War, the new Watson School of International and Public Affairs continues its history as a hub for scholarship on pressing economic, political, social and policy challenges.
Staff Spotlight: Blending art and technology, Leo Selvaggio helps power creativity at Brown
As the Brown Art Institute’s senior creative technologist, Selvaggio maintains seven of the University’s artistic spaces with meticulous oversight and a tenacious pursuit of creativity.
‘Subjects of the Sun’: Shining a light on obstacles, opportunities of equitable renewable energy
Brown University environmental anthropologist Myles Lennon examines the complexity of sustainable energy infrastructure and explores solar solutions for working-class communities.
From the Lab: Brown engineers tackle brain injuries with innovative wearable technology
A collaborative team led by the School of Engineering’s Haneesh Kesari works to better prevent, detect and understand traumatic brain injuries by designing tools like sensor-equipped helmets and harnesses.
To open doors to business on campus, Brown hosts inaugural small business supplier summit
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.
The history behind Brown historian’s Pulitzer finalist ‘Plantation Goods’
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.
Brown University Chorus Director Frederick Jodry brings harmonious career to a close
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.
Q&A with Sydney Skybetter: Exploring new ‘collisions’ among art, movement and technology
Skybetter, director of the Brown Arts Institute, prepares to host the 10th iteration of a conference he founded to advance the study of choreography, performance and emerging technologies.
With potential implications for mechanical systems, study reveals physics of ‘nick shot’ in squash
A new study, born out of an interest in using science to explain the everyday world, shows how competing forces conspire to keep the ball from bouncing, making it impossible for an opponent to return.
‘Learn, synergize, empathize’: Brown celebrates 31st annual Staff Development Day
Nearly 2,000 University staff enjoyed a full day of activities that included workshops, tours, community engagement opportunities, a farmers market and more.
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.
Graduation grooves: Jon Batiste performs spontaneous, stirring set for Brown’s Class of 2025
Brown President Christina H. Paxson invited seven-time Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter and composer Jon Batiste to grace graduates with an impromptu performance at the University Ceremony on Sunday.
Brown confers honorary doctorates on seven distinguished leaders
During its 257th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 25, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a trailblazing group of advocates, artists, writers and scholars.
Senior orators urge Brown’s Class of 2025 to persevere, build community
In a Commencement celebration on the College Green, graduates Nkéke Harris and Aliza Kopans addressed their peers, family members and friends, offering advice as they forge into the future.
Brown’s newest graduates encouraged to lead with love, hope and compassion
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.
Doctoral Ceremony speaker: ‘Be strategically strange’
Addressing 138 new Brown doctoral graduates on Sunday, Melaine Ferdinand-King noted that the journey toward a Ph.D. often involves surprising twists, turns and changes of plan. The resilience and creativity required to navigate that journey will serve graduates well in their future lives and careers.
Love was in the air at the Warren Alpert Medical School ceremony
Alisa Pugacheva, who was selected by her peers to speak at the 2025 Warren Alpert Medical School Commencement Ceremony, said her marriage this month inspired her to contemplate the meaning of love “on the macro and micro scale.” She shared her revelation as one of the 144 students earning M.D.s on Sunday at the First Unitarian Church.
Master’s Ceremony speaker: ‘Change starts with us’
Saturday afternoon on the College Green, student speaker Dr. Akashleena Mallick urged 1,037 newly minted Brown master’s graduates to carry the spark of knowledge and kindness into an uncertain world.
Olympian Allyson Felix: Let purpose, not praise, guide your race
In a Baccalaureate service marked by faith and gratitude, Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix urged the undergraduate Class of 2025 to find meaning in every step of their journeys.
Chorus alumni reunite for final performance with retiring director Fred Jodry
As Jodry concludes a 33-year tenure leading the Brown University Chorus, generations of singers returned to campus for a farewell concert in his honor.
Honoring new military officers and graduating veterans
Members of the Brown community gathered on Friday, May 23, to honor students who have dedicated themselves not only to a Brown education, but also to serving their country as members of the U.S. armed forces.
Alumni return to Brown ready to reminisce, reunite and revel in Commencement and Reunion
Thousands of Brown University graduates from across the generations converged on Wriston Quad on Friday, May 23, to check in for Commencement and Reunion Weekend.
Brown to confer 3,310 degrees at 257th Commencement
On Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, the University will confer a total of 3,310 degrees in all categories — undergraduate, graduate, medical and honorary.