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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.
Refreshed, upgraded Pembroke Hall is a fitting new home for Brown’s Pembroke Center
The newly renovated, centralized home for the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women will enhance collaboration and expand the use of the center’s extensive archives.
Student talent was on full display at Brown Family Weekend
From a cappella groups filling the campus with song to the Brown University Orchestra’s Saturday evening concert in the Lindemann Performing Arts Center, music and song echoed throughout the weekend.
For Gwyneth Paltrow, a ‘pinch-me’ moment during Family Weekend at her ‘dream school’
Gwyneth Paltrow P’28 joined President Christina H. Paxson for a candid conversation about creativity, parenting, resilience and what it means to live a purposeful life during Brown’s Family Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Brown spirit shines during Family Weekend matchup against Princeton
Brown Stadium buzzed with cheering fans and the rhythm of the Brown Band as the Bears took on rival Princeton on Saturday, Oct 18.
Ken Burns at Brown: History, humanity and the pursuit of happiness
At a sold-out Family Weekend forum on Friday night in the Salomon Center for Teaching, the Brown community got a first look at Burns’ newest project, “The American Revolution.”
Family Weekend 2025: Moments, memories and campus connections
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.
The grind never stops at the Underground, Brown’s student-run coffee shop
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.
Brown University president declines invitation for Brown to join federal Compact
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.
Brown University economics professor Peter Howitt wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Howitt, a professor emeritus of economics who joined the Brown faculty in 2000, was awarded "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction.”
Family Weekend 2025 is Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19, 2025
Family Weekend is an important event in our community — a time when many students share their lives on campus with their families for the first time.
From the Studio: Composer Wang Lu scores human history and connection through music and teaching
The Brown University music scholar embraces cultures, storytelling and soundscapes to advance “fierce expression” through composition and her dedication to her work with students.
Brown’s Ladd Observatory kicks off its Fall 2025 public programming
Reserve free tickets to visit the Ladd Observatory and don’t miss the chance to see the cosmos up close.
Paige Censale: A nontraditional student and community advocate, driven to uplift the unseen
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.
Brown to mark Watson School’s inaugural year with robust events lineup, celebration in October
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.
Researchers, industry leaders convene at Brown to explore the potential of RNA
Brown’s Giuliani RNA Center and the Rhode Island Life Science Hub co-hosted a symposium focused on how scientists can work together to turn RNA discoveries into solutions.
In recognition of generous gift, Brown University names the Giuliani RNA Center
The investment from Brown parents Giammaria and Sabrina Giuliani will support scholars seeking to unlock the potential of RNA to make a positive impact on human health.
Photo exhibition at Brown’s medical school depicts the health impacts of clean water deficiency
On view at the Warren Alpert Medical School, photographs taken by medical student Benjamin Katz in a rural Rwandan community raise awareness of the health risks posed by lack of access to clean water.
Brown ranks among nation’s top universities
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.
A century of sport, pride and Brunonian traditions: Brown Stadium turns 100
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.
Staff Spotlight: From Brown’s campus to local neighborhoods, Victoria Mealer-Flowers roots for all students
As a senior manager for student-athlete development, undergraduate adviser and community engagement leader, Mealer-Flowers strengthens students’ experiences and Brown’s ties to the broader community.
Exhibition at Brown responds to University’s Haffenreffer Museum collection of Navajo objects
A major solo exhibition by Diné artist Eric-Paul Riege exploring the production and reproduction of Indigeneity is on view at Brown’s David Winton Bell Gallery through Dec. 7.
Brown University medical students don white coats, kick off medical careers
The Warren Alpert Medical School celebrated new beginnings for the 145 medical students in the Class of 2029 at the school’s 27th annual white coat ceremony.
From coastline keepsakes to an unfinished cat: Class of 2029 brings beloved bits of home to Brown
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.
From medieval manuscripts to 19th-century laundry, student researchers find history in the Hay
The John Hay Library Undergraduate Fellowship Program offers Brown students a unique summer opportunity to engage in intensive, self-guided research with one-on-one support from library mentors.
38 accomplished scholars join Brown faculty as 2025-26 academic year begins
Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the faculty members join the Brown community to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.
At 262nd Opening Convocation, Brown’s newest students are encouraged to embrace growth, transition
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.
Photos and video: New academic year, new energy at Brown
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.
Photos and video: New academic year, new energy at Brown
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.
Photos and video: New academic year, new energy at Brown
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.
Photos and video: New academic year, new energy at Brown
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.
Photos: From school visits to sports clinics, Brown Bears rally behind Providence kids
Through a series of outreach initiatives, Brown Athletics and the University’s student-athletes forge deeper connections between city residents and the campus community.
Topping-off ceremony at Brown celebrates future laboratories for integrated life sciences research
On schedule for completion in 2027, Danoff Laboratories will convene scientists to solve complex health and medical challenges and spur economic growth in Providence’s Jewelry District.
Nigel Evans: From Army boots to Arabic books
Inspired by his military service and driven by a desire to work internationally, the rising Brown University senior is spending the summer learning Arabic as a U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholar.
Original manuscript of George Orwell’s ‘1984’ is a highlight of Brown’s literary archives
The one-of-a-kind artifact in Brown University Library’s special collections offers students and scholars insights into the novelist’s writing process.
Photos: Students master their mediums in summer art courses at Brown
From sculpture and digital media to drawing and painting, undergraduate students embrace creativity and advance their skills in visual art courses during the University’s Summer Session.
Frances Moriniere: Rising early to advance sleep research in dream job
This summer, Brown junior Frances Moriniere is training as a sleep scientist through the Sleep Apprenticeship program at the Warren Alpert Medical School and Bradley Hospital.
Equipped with new knowledge and experiences, Pre-College students reflect on their summer at Brown
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.
Staff Spotlight: A community builder at heart, Dilania Inoa carves out a lasting career in service
As senior manager of community partnerships at the Swearer Center, Inoa has expanded educational opportunities for thousands of local kids while strengthening Brown’s ties to the Providence community.
National Science Foundation renews Brown’s national mathematics institute with $16.5 million
The grant will fund the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics through 2030, offering opportunities to explore mathematical concepts that underpin everything from AI to industrial design.