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Alumni & Friends

Tapping into the transformative power of dance

June 17, 2024

After initially pursuing a career in medicine, choreographer Ho-Shia Thao ’09 is putting the complexities of the human experience front and center on the stage.

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Alumni & Friends

Photos: Relive the moments of Reunion 2024

June 10, 2024

From newly-minted alumni to seasoned Reunion-goers, Brunonians from across the globe—and generations—returned to College Hill for Brown Reunion.

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News from BioMed

Medical community celebrates Commencement-Reunion 2024

June 5, 2024

Alumni return to campus for a weekend of celebration and awards.

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News from Brown

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir: ‘It’s always worth making the leap that scares you’

May 25, 2024

With advice from the astronaut and Brown alumna, the Class of 2024 celebrated the Baccalaureate with a lively service marked by wisdom, hope and gratitude.

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Alumni & Friends

Carlos Lejnieks ’00: Leading with Love

May 21, 2024

Building relationships, elevating voices, and increasing representation. During his tenure as the first Latinx president of the Brown Alumni Association, Carlos Lejnieks applied the power of authentic partnership to make a difference for the alumni community.

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Alumni & Friends

Coming home: Brown duo find common ground through collaboration

May 17, 2024

Musicians Dolapo “DAP The Contract” Akinkugbe ’16 and Tomi “Pan Tèrra” Madarikan ’21 team up for a new song and return to where it all began—College Hill.

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Alumni & Friends

Atabey Sánchez-Haiman ’95: Getting curious beyond expectations

May 8, 2024

A love of the unknown takes Atabey Sánchez-Haiman ’95 from the science lab to the art studio.

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News from Brown

Brown to confer honorary degrees on nine distinguished leaders at Commencement 2024

May 2, 2024

The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 26.

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Alumni & Friends

“A community and a resource”: Alumni career initiatives provide a platform for support

April 2, 2024

Brown alumni are sharing their knowledge and expertise in career development while building connections with each other.

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Alumni & Friends

5 Questions for a Brunonian: Jonathan Mooney ’00

February 12, 2024

Activist, entrepreneur, and writer Jonathan Mooney talks about disability advocacy, Brown’s newest alumni affinity group, and what sets a Brown education apart.

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Alumni & Friends

From the vineyard to the hill, alumni gather to celebrate Black community and give back to Brown

January 17, 2024

Events like Bruno on the Vineyard and the 2023 Black Alumni Reunion have brought the Black alumni community together in large numbers—and shown the power of their philanthropy.

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Alumni & Friends

2023 Black Alumni Reunion: Reimagining the future of Brown’s Black community

November 20, 2023

A record-breaking 716 alumni, 260 students, and 187 guests came together from across generations to celebrate the evolution of the Black experience at Brown while cultivating a greater sense of belonging.

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Alumni & Friends

On the ground and in the field: Advancing our understanding and treatment of PTSD

November 10, 2023

Through their work and research, medical alumni Michael Roy ’84 MD’88 and Landis Mitchner MD’99 RES’03 are supporting veterans who struggle with the psychological effects of combat.

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Alumni & Friends

Why I Love Brown (Vol. 2)

November 7, 2023

From once-in-a-lifetime experiences to everlasting memories, Brown alumni and students share what they love most about Brown.

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News from Brown

With alumni gathered for Black Alumni Reunion, Brown dedicates transformed Churchill House

October 29, 2023

Alumni and community members celebrated the newly transformed home of Africana Studies and Rites and Reason Theatre as part of a weekend of lectures and events focused on the Black experience at Brown.

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Alumni & Friends

Remembering a friend, carrying on a legacy

October 5, 2023

With the creation of a new SPRINT award, a group of Brunonians aims to memorialize the life and legacy of their friend, Leon L. Haley ’86.

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Alumni & Friends

A personal touch: Alumni affinity groups extend community to newly admitted students from underrepresented groups

August 25, 2023

Through personal outreach and events, alumni volunteers are helping newly admitted students of color and LGBTQ+ students answer the question, “Why Brown?”

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Alumni & Friends

Alumni gather in NYC to celebrate the lasting contributions of Mercedes Domenech

August 25, 2023

During a joyful event in May, more than 70 Brunonians came together to share stories, catch up, and celebrate her impact on Brown’s Latinx community.

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Alumni & Friends

Unforgettable moments: Reunion 2023 in photos and video

June 12, 2023

Reunion Weekend brought a record-breaking 5,000+ alumni and guests to campus for a memorable celebration with Brunonians across the generations.

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Alumni & Friends

A remarkable evolution: Voices from The Warren Alpert Medical School

June 12, 2023

To help mark 50 Years of Medicine at Brown, alumni and faculty reflect on the profound influence the Medical School has had on their own lives and on the quality of patient care for all.

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News from Brown

Tejal Desai: The evolution of engineering at Brown has been amazing to witness

June 6, 2023

At the end of her first academic year as dean, Tejal Desai reflects on what she learned and describes how Brown’s School of Engineering is building on distinctive strengths to advance its academic enterprise.

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News from Brown

A celebratory weekend: Sights, sounds and stories from Commencement and Reunion 2023

May 25, 2023

Packed with graduation ceremonies, alumni reunions and other celebrations, the weekend offers countless chances for graduates, alumni, parents, friends and guests to honor accomplishments and reunite.

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Alumni & Friends

Brown community to honor Eli Wolff ’00 during Reunion Weekend

May 15, 2023

A memorial event will recognize the life of the disability rights advocate and his legacy at Brown and beyond.

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News from Brown

Class of 2000 graduate Carlos Lejnieks to deliver Baccalaureate address during Commencement 2023

May 11, 2023

The youth development leader and president of the Brown Alumni Association will return to his alma mater to deliver the Baccalaureate address on Saturday, May 27.

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News from Brown

Renowned physician-scientist returns to Brown to celebrate the school that hooked him on science

May 4, 2023

Lemley lecture series guest and alumnus Dr. Arthur Horwich discussed how medical school at Brown sparked a passion for basic science and medicine, a combination that has led to discoveries of significance to Alzheimer’s and more.

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Alumni & Friends

As told by alumni: 10 reasons to return for Reunion

May 3, 2023

Debating whether to dive in and come to Reunion this year? Here are a few reminders of what makes this weekend so special.

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News from Brown

Thomas A. Lewis named Brown’s new dean of the Graduate School

May 3, 2023

An accomplished scholar, mentor and administrator, Lewis will lead efforts to shape and strengthen the academic experience for Brown’s nearly 3,000 graduate students.

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Alumni & Friends

7 Brunonians who are paying it forward

April 13, 2023

From cooking meals for the homeless to advocating for Indigenous sovereignty to feeding the troops in Ukraine, Brown alumni share the ways they’re giving back to their communities.

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Alumni & Friends

To the friends we made along the way

March 25, 2023

With her generous gift, Tama Greenberg ’74 hopes to honor the life and legacy of her friend and fellow Brunonian, Debi Coleman ’74.

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Alumni & Friends

Alumni Award Spotlight: Attorney and volunteer Mandy Tachiki ’95

March 20, 2023

Years after finding her passion for volunteering as a student, this corporate lawyer continues to bring her drive, energy, and love for the Brown community to her work.

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Alumni & Friends

Alumni Award Spotlight: Community builder and educator Eldridge H. Gilbert III ’05

January 24, 2023

As the immediate past president and longtime volunteer for the Inman Page Black Alumni Council, Eldridge H. Gilbert III has harnessed the power of alumni volunteers to welcome the newest generation of Brunonians.

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Alumni & Friends

Alumni Award Spotlight: Educator and global health advocate Marco Martinez ’08

January 24, 2023

From Rhode Island to Texas to Guatemala, one thing remains constant for Martinez: his conviction to give back to those around him.

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Alumni & Friends

50 Years of "A Humanistic Approach to Medicine"

January 17, 2023

As The Warren Alpert Medical School marks a historic milestone, we examine the many ways that its students, alumni, and professors bring the School’s deeply held values to life—and what this shared commitment means for the future.

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Alumni & Friends

Monica Shah ’89 MD’94: An unconventional approach to a career in medicine

November 29, 2022

The research leader in cardiology and gene therapy reflects on her family’s history of giving back and explores how Brown has been a foothold to grow her remarkable career.

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Alumni & Friends

Jarvis Sam EMBA’22: Embracing Authenticity

November 16, 2022

Throughout his career and during his time at Brown, Jarvis Sam (he/him/his) has been on a journey of self-discovery. But in his pursuit of finding his authentic self — there is no finish line.

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Alumni & Friends

Why I Love Brown

November 9, 2022

From cherished moments to life-changing experiences, Brunonians share why Brown holds a special place in their hearts.

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Alumni & Friends

5 Questions for a Brunonian: Navy Veteran Richard Edgar ’47

November 7, 2022

From Vermont farm boy to retired naval officer and engineer, Richard Edgar reflects on the role Brown has played in his life — and how he pays it forward.

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Alumni & Friends

Joy, camaraderie, and insight on College Hill

November 2, 2022

A perfect October weekend brought Brown parents, students, and alumni to Providence in celebration of the Brown community.

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Alumni & Friends

Black alumni celebrate community on Martha’s Vineyard

October 27, 2022

Three social events over the summer united Brunonians from across the decades for days of fun in the sun.

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Alumni & Friends

An autumn day in Providence | October 22, 2022

September 30, 2022

Foliage, football, & (Water)Fire! Once again experience the excitement and exhilaration of a fun-filled fall day in your old stomping grounds.

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News from Brown

50 Years of Medicine: Experienced doctors look back, new Brown med students look forward

September 20, 2022

The Warren Alpert Medical School has been providing student-centered, patient-focused medical education for a half century, say graduates of its first class and members of this year’s incoming M.D. Class of 2026.

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Alumni & Friends

5 Questions for a Brunonian: Mentor and Finance Expert Laya Khadjavi ’84, P’23

September 13, 2022

Driven by a passion to be a leader in her field, this Brown volunteer brings that same energy to her ongoing work to help move the University forward.

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Alumni & Friends

Sky’s the limit for Sophie Parker EMBA’22

September 9, 2022

The former rocket launcher, military professional, and project manager turned to Brown’s executive MBA program to help propel her dream of successful—and responsible—leadership.

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Alumni & Friends

5 Questions for a Brunonian: BAPA Co-Chairs Mara Gottlieb ’93 and Tyler Rubin ’99

July 29, 2022

As co-chairs of the Brown Alumni Pride Association, formerly TBGALA, Gottlieb and Rubin are committed to celebrating all members of Brown’s diverse and dynamic LGBTQIA+ community.

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Alumni & Friends

A celebrated past and a vibrant future: 130 Years of Women at Brown

July 22, 2022

Alumnae came together during a yearlong event series hosted by the Brown Women’s Network.

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News from Brown

Recent Brown alumni, current graduate students awarded 28 Fulbright Scholarships

June 16, 2022

In Fall 2022, 28 awardees of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program will begin teaching assignments or independent research projects in 16 countries across the world.

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Alumni & Friends

A one-of-a-kind Reunion on College Hill

June 14, 2022

For the first time since 2019, a record-breaking 6,400+ Brunonians gathered for a historic Reunion Weekend May 27-29, 2022.

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Alumni & Friends

WATCH | Changing an Industry: Women in Television, Film, and Media

June 9, 2022

Notable alumnae in the entertainment industry give Brunonians a behind-the-scenes look at their careers.

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Alumni & Friends

“The greatest love I've ever known”: VyVy Trinh ’11 MD’17 on purpose, teaching, and social change

June 9, 2022

When Trinh started medical school, she felt a commitment to make a better world. She found an outlet for that purpose in an innovative tutoring program, BRYTE, that would also end up changing her own world.

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News from Brown

$25 million gift from Shoman family advances Brown’s goal for need-blind international admission

June 1, 2022

The largest gift for international financial aid in University history, from alumni Aysha and Omar Shoman, will expand Brown’s ability to educate the most exceptional international students from all socioeconomic groups.

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