Our People

Untapped Potential / Unlimited Possibilities

Exceptional teaching. Distinguished scholarship. Collaborative research. One of the world’s most distinctive experiences for undergraduate, graduate and medical students: The people of Brown—talented, thoughtful individuals of intellectual rigor, generous spirit, and varied perspectives—define all that Brown is and can be. 

Together, we are strengthening their work by: 

• Building and sustaining a world-class faculty composed of leading scholars who are also inspirational teachers. 
• Expanding opportunity and access through a more generous financial aid program for low- and middle-income students and families that supports our commitment to meet the full demonstrated financial aid need for all undergraduates.
• Creating a diverse and inclusive community capable of addressing the critical opportunities and issues of our time.

Education and Research

Empowering Collaboration / Advancing Knowledge

Health disparities and improving population health. Climate change. Racial injustice and income inequality. Complexities of human behavior. Social implications of technology: Through education and collaborative research, we tackle the complex questions and challenges of the 21st century. 

Together, we are building on our strengths and positioning Brown for even greater leadership by: 

• Focusing on nine areas of inquiry—such as deciphering disease; creating peaceful, just, and prosperous societies; and cultivating creative expression—that require multidisciplinary perspectives.
• Fostering collaborative and life-changing research in brain science, economics, public health, sustainability, and computer science.
• Funding educational enhancements to our signature Open Curriculum, including the creation of the Brown Teaching Fellows Programs and an Engaged Scholars program.
• Linking students and alumni through internships and mentoring opportunities.

Campus and Community

Evolving Campus / Inspiring Community

Labs. Libraries. Athletics venues. Gathering spaces: Brown’s campus encourages innovation and reflects our defining values of excellence, openness, collaboration, and sustainability.

Together, we are changing the landscape of our University by:

• Renovating heritage properties to accommodate the needs of our 21st-century learning community. 
• Constructing new academic, research, and performance facilities. 
• Building and improving team facilities and playing fields that enable our student-athletes to compete at the highest level.
• Seeking a full array of programs to support our students—including first-generation and international students.

Annual Fund

Today's Vision / Tomorrow's Promise

Academic excellence. Educational Access. Service to society and making a difference in the world. These are Brown’s values, and Brunonians express their commitment to sustaining these values by giving immediate-use gifts through the Brown Annual Fund’s family of funds.

Together, we are ensuring a bright future by:

• Sustaining financial aid and graduate student support—and giving the University the ability to nimbly respond to critical emerging needs—through The Brown Fund. 
• Providing essential resources and enhancing the student-athlete experience through the Brown Athletics Annual Fund.
• Supporting the individual goals of the School of Engineering, the School of Public Health, and The Warren Alpert Medical School through the professional school annual funds.
• Investing in high-priority University initiatives like diversity and inclusion and campus sustainability through various impact funds.