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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 faculty to confer highest honor on renowned anthropologist and ethnographic filmmaker
Lina Fruzzetti, a social anthropologist and professor emerita of social science at Brown University, will receive the Rosenberger Medal of Honor during Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2026.
Community-based exhibition at Brown carves a future for a fallen elm
The juried group exhibition “Point of Entry” showcases sculptures and other works of art created from a beloved elm tree that once shaded Brown’s College Green.
Brown University’s 258th Commencement set for Sunday, May 24
Sunday's procession and University Ceremony on the College Green will cap Brown's three-day celebration of Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2026.
Award-winning author and Brown alumna Xochitl Gonzalez to deliver Baccalaureate address
Gonzalez, a member of Brown’s Class of 1999, will return to the University during Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2026 to share insights from her decorated literary career and her advice for the Class of 2026.
Brown to confer honorary degrees on six accomplished leaders during Commencement 2026
On Sunday, May 24, the University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of leaders in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and national security to civil rights, economics and business.
At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music
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.
Rishika Kartik: Advancing accessibility through a blend of science, art and advocacy
Through a self-designed independent concentration, the Brown University senior has used art and design to expand agency, dignity and representation for people with disabilities.
For Brown’s student-athletes, Bruno Cares redefines what it means to be a supportive teammate
Now in its third year, the peer-to-peer mental health initiative equips Brown University student-athletes with the tools to recognize warning signs of distress and respond with care, confidence and action.
Brown medical school graduate to offer ‘small dose of idealism’ during cynical moment in time
At the Warren Alpert Medical School ceremony during Commencement and Reunion Weekend, Meylakh Barshay hopes to inspire classmates to find strength in community and to fix what they can, no matter how small.
Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown
A $12 million gift from the Bravo Family Foundation, founded by Brown University alumnus Orlando Bravo, will bolster research, teaching in the Department of Economics and Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
Graduate student speakers at Commencement will reflect on resilience, reimagination
As Brown celebrates its 258th Commencement, Kenia Collins and Melanie Ortiz Alvarez de la Campa will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill.
Graduate student speakers at Commencement will reflect on resilience, reimagination
As Brown celebrates its 258th Commencement, Kenia Collins and Melanie Ortiz Alvarez de la Campa will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill.
Brown faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
With their election to the prestigious honor society, four members of the Brown University faculty join the nation’s leading scholars in science, public affairs, business, arts and the humanities.
Paul McCartney reflects on life beyond the Beatles at ‘Man on the Run’ screening hosted by Brown
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.
Brown’s annual International Festival celebrates culture, connection and a taste of home
Organized by the Global Brown Center, the International Festival drew hundreds of attendees to Sayles Hall for food, music, dance, games and cultural exchange.
Brown president charges committee to plan for memorializing lives of two students lost on Dec. 13
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.
For exceptional heroism, Brown University presents medals of valor to seven public safety officers
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.
In upcoming Commencement speeches, senior orators to reflect on the meaning of community
In keeping with a Brown tradition that dates back more than two and a half centuries, seniors Zein Faheem and Caelle Joseph will address their fellow graduates on Sunday, May 24.
In upcoming Commencement speeches, senior orators to reflect on the meaning of community
In keeping with a Brown tradition that dates back more than two and a half centuries, seniors Zein Faheem and Caelle Joseph will address their fellow graduates on Sunday, May 24.
Providence-area students experience a slice of college life at Brown’s annual College Day
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.
Brown appoints Col. Hugh T. Clements Jr. police chief and VP for public safety, emergency management
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.
From Brown to the big screen: How Tim Blake Nelson’s classics degree propelled a Hollywood career
Actor, writer and director Tim Blake Nelson, a member of Brown University’s Class of 1986, talked about the impact of his time on College Hill during a conversation hosted by Brown Arts Institute.
At Brown, renowned authors discuss the consequences of banning books, suppressing expression
In a conversation as part of the University’s Discovery Through Dialogue project, authors Edwidge Danticat and Lauren Groff discussed being writers and readers at a time when book banning is on the rise.
From spaghettification to liquid nitrogen ice cream, local high schoolers get a taste of science at Brown
Each year, the Department of Chemistry invites high school students to campus for STEM Day, where they learn from Brown University students and faculty about life in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
Brown’s 258th Commencement
Commencement is an important milestone for all Brown students — the culmination of their educational journey as undergraduates, graduate or medical students. It’s a time of celebration for many in our community, including graduates, families, friends and alumni.