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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 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.
Empowering graduate students to think entrepreneurially about brain technology
Graduate students from Brown University and Ben-Gurion University put their brains together in a unique summer practicum to invent and pitch ideas for neurotechnology startups.
Agreement with federal government to restore Brown research funding, resolve compliance reviews
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.
Sophia Wu: Crab wrangler, ocean dreamer
Brown sophomore Sophia Wu is spending her summer at Save the Bay in Rhode Island, wrangling crabs, supporting summer camps for kids and exploring a future in marine science.
Brown University to lead national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants
A new institute, based at Brown and supported by a $20 million National Science Foundation grant, will convene researchers to guide development of a new generation of AI assistants for use in mental and behavioral health.
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.