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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.
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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 to enhance public safety, policing with new network of College Hill, Jewelry District locations
Two community-centered hubs on College Hill and a location for administrative operations in the Jewelry District will support a community-oriented public safety model, improve accessibility and upgrade essential facilities.
Staff Spotlight: Teniesea Russell builds community from the inside out in Brown’s residence halls
Whether organizing initiatives for the student community or responding to calls for support, Russell relishes her role as a full-time staff member who lives and works on campus and helps students thrive.
Photos: Brown students go behind the scenes at R.I. Philharmonic rehearsal
Associate Professor of Music Eric Nathan, the Rhode Island Philharmonic’s new composer in residence, invited his students to the rehearsal for the premiere of his work “The Mountains We Climb.”
Watch Now: Research @ Brown Video Series
The Research @ Brown video series showcases research happening at Brown and its impact on human health, technological innovation and the public good.
Brown University medical students celebrate next step in medical careers with new white coats
The Warren Alpert Medical School honored 146 medical students from the M.D. Class of 2030 at its annual white coat celebration.
At Brown, Justin Trudeau discusses U.S.-Canada relations, global conflict and the power of storytelling
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.
Rankings highlight Brown’s strengths in teaching, research, career outcomes and impact
Across U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, LinkedIn, TIME and other higher education guides and rankings, Brown earned top marks for academic innovation, student experience, affordability and workplace excellence.
Brown names new Investment Office leaders, as chief investment officer departs after record growth
Jane Dietze will depart for the Fund for Science and Technology, and Brown alumni and longtime Investment Office professionals Joshua Kennedy and Peter Levine will lead efforts to build on Brown’s strong endowment performance.
Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
Driven by curiosity and a commitment to sustainable travel, Theodore Niemeyer Lam cycled for 38 days and gained new perspectives on the country before starting his college journey.
NASA astronaut has a start-of-semester chat with Brown students, from space
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.
Brown community marks 25 years of remembering those lost on 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of the attacks in 2001, leaders from Brown’s Department of Public Safety and football team led a solemn ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy, including six Brown alumni.
New $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island
With five years of renewed federal funding, a third phase of Advance RI-CTR will expand research innovation and collaboration to benefit people and patients in Rhode Island.
At 263rd Convocation, Brown’s new students are encouraged to embrace humility, ask questions
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.
Transformative $37 million investment will create alliance to advance breakthroughs in aging research, clinical care
Through the generosity of the Starr Foundation, Brown University and Brown University Health are partnering to advance treatment for age-associated diseases and extend healthy lifespan.
Sparks, sawdust and steel: Inside Brown’s summer Sculpture Foundation course
From welding to woodworking, the intensive summer studio course offers undergraduates across disciplines a hands-on opportunity to explore, collaborate and bring 3D designs to life.
From the Lab: How Javier Gómez-Serrano is using AI to solve the most elusive question in math
The Brown University mathematician fully embraces AI as a means to answer questions that have eluded humanity for centuries.
Brown releases Safety and Security Action Plan to further strengthen preparedness and response following Dec. 13 shooting
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.
Maggie Foxx: Making history in the Women’s Pro Baseball League
As a player in the first women’s professional baseball league in the U.S. since the 1950s, Brown University student-athlete Maggie Foxx is living her diamond dreams this summer on the Los Angeles Queens.
Each summer, Brown staff step into the skilled trades, and toward new career possibilities
A workforce development program in Facilities Management has trained hundreds of employees, opening pathways to careers in the building trades and campus jobs with higher pay, greater responsibility and room to advance.
On the hunt for Rhode Island’s rare plants: Summer program sends budding botanists into the field
Brown University students updated a census of rare plants as part of a summer internship organized by the Brown University Herbarium and the Rhode Island Natural History Survey.
Justin Dunn: Creating an engaging classroom for local English-language learners
At the Providence Public Library, rising sophomore Justin Dunn developed and taught a summer learning program, empowering local teens to strengthen their reading, writing and conversational skills.
Meet the scientists behind the science, at Brown’s Multidisciplinary Teaching Laboratories
The staff members at Brown’s Multidisciplinary Teaching Laboratories support future scientists and doctors by helping them master laboratory techniques, creating a safe and exciting learning environment and nurturing their sense of discovery.
From fresh perspectives to future plans, Pre-College students look back on a summer of discovery at Brown
As another summer of Pre-College Programs at Brown comes to a close, six high schoolers share what drew them to the experience and the foundational lessons that will inform their journeys ahead.
President Paxson and Chancellor Moynihan announce presidential transition after 2026-27 academic year
In a pair of letters addressed 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.
WaterFire brings Brown and Providence together for a night of remembrance and gratitude
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.
Staff Spotlight: Through dedication and attention to detail, Leo Eastman cares for Brown’s campus
During a 33-year career at Brown University, the custodian has poured his energy and skills into his work while creating meaningful connections with generations of students, staff and faculty.
Inside Brown’s Breakthrough Lab, where student entrepreneurs learn to tackle big problems
Through an eight-week summer accelerator focused on personal and commercial development, the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship’s Breakthrough Lab, known as B-Lab, is supporting nine student-led ventures.
NASA astronaut has a start-of-semester chat with Brown students, from space
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.