A look back at 2025

From the remarkable finale of a historic fundraising campaign to celebratory gatherings deepening alumni connections, this year was one to remember.

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2025 was a year marked by reflection, celebration, and forward momentum for the Brown community. Across campus and beyond, the stories of 2025 captured a University grounded in the values that have long defined it while building on its tradition of excellence with innovative research, integrative scholarship, and far-reaching impact made possible by dedicated alumni and friends from around the world. 

Whether honoring passionate volunteers or celebrating improved campus spaces driven by the inspiring generosity of donors, what stood out was the enduring strength of our extended Brunonian family and the ways the University’s past and future converged to create a stronger, more impactful Brown.

Before we head into the new year, revisit some of these notable moments, milestones, and achievements.
 

The collective impact of more than 76,800 donors has propelled the University to new heights and will have a lasting effect on future generations of Brunonians and the difference they can make in their communities and the world.
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Best moments of Reunion 2025

Thousands of Brown alumni came back to College Hill for one of the most well-attended Reunion Weekends ever.
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Celebrating 65 years of Hazeltine

The engineering community came together to celebrate Professor Hazeltine’s long tenure of teaching and mentorship at Brown.

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