Shared Interest Groups

Forge meaningful connections with fellow Brunonians around shared interests, from hobbies to professional fields to student experiences.

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For generations, Brown students have been forming vibrant communities around identities and interests on campus. Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) empower alumni to carry on the tradition of community building beyond the Van Wickle Gates.

Brown’s Shared Interest Groups bring together alumni with shared passions, affinities, and experiences—creating and sustaining meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

Shared Interest Groups can be formed around:

  • hobbies
  • cultural affiliations
  • campus experiences
  • professional fields
  • identities
  • and more

These virtual communities offer a unique opportunity to connect with fellow Brunonians who understand the transformative impact of a Brown education and how it shapes perspectives, careers, and communities. Regardless of their focus, all Shared Interest Groups foster vibrant communities where alumni from across generations and regions can connect, share ideas, and inspire one another.

Find Shared Interest Groups on BrownConnect+

Alumni communities, like Shared Interest Groups, can be found on BrownConnect+. Join discussions on the forums, search for events, and connect with your extended Brown family.

View Shared Interest Groups on BrownConnect+

Established Shared Interest Groups

The Shared Interest Groups program will continue to grow and evolve in the coming years, adding new groups and strengthening existing ones.

Current Established Shared Interest Groups

  • Brown Alumni Entrepreneurship Group (BAEG)
  • Brown University Military-Affiliated Alumni Community (BUMAC)
  • First-Generation Alumni Group
  • Institute at Brown for the Environment & Society (IBES)
  • Sarah Doyle Center Alumni Group

Find these groups on BrownConnect+, where you can become a member or explore the communities to see them in action.

Emerging Shared Interest Groups

Emerging alumni-led communities are in the process of forming and are not yet in BrownConnect+. They reflect a wide range of alumni experiences and interests.

Current Emerging Shared Interest Groups

  • Brown Band Alumni Group
  • Brown Private Equity Alumni Group
  • Brown Meditation Alumni Community
  • Brown Gymnastics Alumni Group
  • Historic Preservation Alumni Group
  • Technology House

BrownConnect+ Communities

Open to more than 100,000 Brunonians across the world, BrownConnect+ is a social space where Brown clubs, alumni classes, affinity groups, shared interest groups, and others can gather for connection and conversation. Access BrownConnect+ with myBrown, where all your online services are in one place.

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Start a Shared Interest Group.

Want to start an alumni-led Shared Interest Group? Fill out our SIG application form to propose a community.