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Brown Corporation elects two new fellows, eight trustees

June 1, 2022

Brown’s governing body elected each new member based on their commitment to the University and its mission of education and research.

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With advice from Pelosi, Paxson and peers, Brown’s Class of 2022 celebrates Commencement

May 29, 2022

A weekend packed with graduation ceremonies and alumni reunions offered a return to normalcy and a chance to experience Commencement and Reunion in-person, for both first-timers and graduates from across generations.

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Two years later, Class of 2020 undergraduate alumni reunite for ceremony, spirited celebrations

May 28, 2022

Brown University welcomed back its 2020 graduates, who missed their in-person Commencement when COVID-19 arrived their senior year, for the full, traditional experience of Commencement and Reunion Weekend.

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Celebrating 50 years of medicine at Brown, by honoring the past and embracing the future

April 30, 2022

Members of the Warren Alpert Medical School community, including graduates from classes ranging from 1972 to 2022, gathered to commemorate the history and look to the future of Rhode Island’s first and only medical school.

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New Kessler Scholars Program at Brown will expand support for first-gen, low-income students

April 12, 2022

Building on the success of the University’s existing FLiSP program, a new five-year, $1 million grant will create the Kessler Scholars Program, a cohort-based model that bolsters support for first-generation, low-income students.

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Brown admits 2,546 students to the undergraduate Class of 2026

March 31, 2022

The University offered admission on Thursday, March 31, to prospective members of next year’s incoming class, who were selected from Brown’s largest applicant pool to date.

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President Biden appoints Dr. Ashish K. Jha to White House role to lead nation’s COVID-19 response

March 17, 2022

The dean of Brown’s School of Public Health, a globally recognized expert on pandemic preparedness and response, will take leave for a temporary assignment to serve in the critical federal government role.

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University to celebrate impact, history of ‘50 Years of Medicine at Brown’

March 15, 2022

A kickoff event on Friday, April 29, will begin a 15-month celebration of the Warren Alpert Medical School’s evolution and its plans for the future.

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Brown is nation’s top Fulbright-producing university, U.S. State Department data shows

February 28, 2022

With 29 grants offered to students and recent alumni for the 2021-22 academic year, Brown earned the No. 1 spot as the country’s top producer of Fulbright winners, marking the fourth time the University earned the distinction.

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Brown launches online-only master’s degree in public health

February 23, 2022

An innovative new version of Brown’s MPH program, delivered exclusively online, will expand access to a top public health education for learners nationally and around the world.

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$10 million gift from Reed Hastings, Patty Quillin to bolster 58-year-old Brown-Tougaloo Partnership

February 21, 2022

The generous gift from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and producer Patty Quillin will provide much-needed financial support to students from Tougaloo College, an HBCU in Mississippi, including many who come to Brown.

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For physics Ph.D. student, exploring the unknown universe and mentoring the next generation

February 7, 2022

An active voice for women in physics, Brown graduate student Farrah Simpson will conduct research related to the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, as a 2022 Graduate Scholar at Fermilab.

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Faculty at Brown earn prestigious awards, distinctions

January 27, 2022

From late 2020 to early 2022, many of Brown’s faculty received prominent awards, fellowships and other recognition for their path-breaking scholarship and bold ideas.

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To research addiction, Brown senior Eve Glenn is combining empathy with cutting-edge brain science

January 25, 2022

After witnessing challenges faced by childhood friends, Glenn is researching the neurobiological underpinnings of alcohol and substance abuse disorders with the goal of enabling more effective treatments.

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Accomplished biomedical engineer, academic leader named Brown School of Engineering dean

January 12, 2022

Tejal Desai, a professor and researcher who has led academic programs at the University of California San Francisco, Boston University and elsewhere, will work to expand collaborative engineering research and teaching.

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The year in stories — 2021

December 16, 2021

At Brown, calendar year 2021 was brimming with breakthroughs, reflections, an unshakeable sense of community and the determination necessary to move forward — here are 21 stories that offer a glimpse at that activity.

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From most diverse applicant pool to date, Brown admits 896 early decision students

December 16, 2021

Selected from a pool of 6,146 applicants, the Class of 2026’s first members reflect the University’s ongoing commitment to making a Brown education more accessible to students from every socioeconomic background.

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Scholars, leaders reflect on Brown’s transformative Slavery and Justice Report

November 12, 2021

University leaders, faculty, alumni and students gathered on Friday, Nov. 12, to celebrate a new second edition of the report, discuss the original report’s legacy and debate what work remains at Brown and beyond.

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Fifteen years after its publication, Brown’s watershed Slavery and Justice Report is reinvigorated

November 12, 2021

A second edition of Brown’s landmark report, which sparked a national conversation on higher education’s entanglements with racial slavery, offers new insights on the document’s persistent and evolving impact.

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Brown to significantly expand financial aid and college access

October 25, 2021

Buoyed by endowment performance and strength in fundraising, the University will invest in three initiatives supporting undergraduates and Providence students.

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Sternlicht Commons and Brown University Health & Wellness Center dedicated in weekend events

October 23, 2021

University leaders and community members gathered for a series of events, tours and receptions that celebrated an innovative new space committed to helping students thrive.

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Physician-scientist Dr. Mukesh K. Jain appointed dean of medicine and biological sciences at Brown

October 20, 2021

A cardiovascular specialist and health care leader at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Dr. Jain will lead biomedical research and education, and serve as Warren Alpert Medical School dean.

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Fueled by soaring financial markets, Brown endowment return tops 50%

October 14, 2021

For Fiscal Year 2021, the endowment provided $194 million for student scholarships, scientific research and other strategic priorities — investments in education and research expected to grow markedly in the coming years.

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National, global education rankings place Brown among world’s top universities

September 21, 2021

From the Wall Street Journal to U.S. News and World Report, prominent rankings and surveys in the last year gave Brown high marks for its distinctive student experience, world-class teaching and high-impact research.

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New center and residence hall realizes Brown’s vision for integrated student wellness experience

September 16, 2021

The University’s recently opened health and wellness center and residence hall is bringing together students and staff committed to promoting student well-being through collaborative care and community building.

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For new BCSC director, success for students of color starts with inclusivity, community

August 4, 2021

Vincent Harris, who became director of the Brown Center for Students of Color in June, brings a decade of experience creating inclusive university spaces where students from historically underrepresented groups thrive.

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What to expect from the Brown Arts Institute in 2021-22 and beyond

July 29, 2021

Leaders at the Brown Arts Institute, which transitioned from the Brown Arts Initiative in July, are planning for a return to in-person performances, exhibitions, film screenings and more.

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For second consecutive year, First Readings will examine Brown’s historical ties to the slave trade

July 15, 2021

Incoming undergraduates in the Class of 2025 will read a digitized version of the pioneering Slavery and Justice Report, the selected text for the First Readings program for the second year.

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Accomplished higher ed leader Sylvia Carey-Butler to lead institutional equity and diversity at Brown

June 24, 2021

Currently the chief diversity officer for Kennesaw State, Carey-Butler will lead the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, overseeing Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan implementation, Title IX and gender equity, and more.

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Driven to create policies for a post-pandemic world, Brown’s largest-ever MPA cohort arrives

June 16, 2021

The Watson Institute’s one-year master of public affairs program saw a 58% increase in new students in 2021, due in large part to policy issues laid bare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A half-decade of progress at the Hassenfeld Institute is a high five for children’s health

June 10, 2021

Launched five years ago with an ambitious vision, the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute is bringing together researchers, physicians, students and community partners to transform children’s health in Rhode Island and beyond.

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Brown Corporation elects three new fellows, seven trustees

June 1, 2021

Brown’s governing body elected each new member based on their commitment to the University and its mission of education and research.

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New health and wellness center and residence hall welcomes first undergraduate residents

May 12, 2021

About 114 Brown sophomores, juniors and seniors have moved into the new building, where they will reside while enrolled for this year’s summer term; the building’s full opening will coincide with the Fall 2021 semester’s launch.

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Brown awards six honorary doctorates during Commencement

May 2, 2021

During its 253rd Commencement on Sunday, May 2, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, educators, scholars and scientists.

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Student speakers take center stage at Brown’s Commencement

May 2, 2021

George Kubai and Siddhi Nadkarni, Brown’s undergraduate student orators, encouraged classmates to work toward a better and more equitable future for themselves and those around them.

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In spirited celebration, Brown community commemorates Class of 2021’s resilience, ability to improvise

May 2, 2021

In two College ceremonies on Sunday, Brown President Christina H. Paxson and other speakers lauded graduates who, by successfully finishing their degrees during a pandemic, have proven they can handle whatever comes next.

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Reunion events, Commencement forums capture, virtually, the spirit of community celebration, intellectual discovery

May 2, 2021

A fully virtual Reunion Weekend, featuring longstanding traditions and unexpected twists, and a series of remote Commencement forums complemented in-person events taking place on College Hill from April 30 to May 2.

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Brown to celebrate Commencement and Reunion Weekend with mix of in-person, virtual events

April 29, 2021

A series of in-person, socially distanced Commencement ceremonies for graduates and a wide range of virtual events for students, families and Brown alumni will take place from April 30 to May 2 — here is what to expect.

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Letter from President Paxson: Justice for George Floyd; our work continues

April 20, 2021

Following the conviction of Derek Chauvin, Brown President Christina H. Paxson wrote to the community about the justice many have hoped for since the murder of George Floyd and the need for continued action to confront anti-Black racism.

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Brown to confer six honorary degrees at Commencement 2021

April 20, 2021

Brown will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, educators, scholars and scientists during its Commencement and Reunion Weekend celebration from April 30 to May 2.

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Passages: Brown University President Emeritus Vartan Gregorian

April 17, 2021

The University’s 16th president from 1989 to 1997, Gregorian was an accomplished scholar, historian and transformative leader for Brown, the New York Public Library and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

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New center will expand research support, community outreach at Brown Library

April 14, 2021

The Brown University Library’s new Center for Library Exploration and Research promises to strengthen scholarly inquiry and support for high-impact research by scholars on campus and beyond.

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Brown admits 2,537 students to the undergraduate Class of 2025

April 6, 2021

The University offered admission on April 6 to prospective members of next year’s incoming class, who were chosen from Brown’s largest applicant pool to date in an admissions cycle impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Phase II of Brown’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to focus on equity, inclusion

April 1, 2021

In launching Phase II of its ambitious action plan, Brown assessed progress to date, reaffirmed the essential role of diversity and inclusion to academic excellence, and outlined new actions toward a more fully equitable community.

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Brown’s medical students find the silver lining in another virtual Match Day

March 19, 2021

Soon-to-graduate students from the Warren Alpert Medical School, about to be placed in medical residency programs across the country, celebrated in person with small groups of friends and family — and with many more loved ones online.

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Brown launches sustainability strategic plan to confront urgent environmental challenges

March 5, 2021

A new strategic plan for sustainability outlines five key commitments to address Brown’s impact on the natural environment, while calling for an expansion of education and community engagement around sustainability issues.

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Nationally recognized head of Penn athletics M. Grace Calhoun to lead athletics and recreation at Brown

March 5, 2021

A varsity student-athlete who graduated in Brown’s Class of 1992, Calhoun will serve in a newly elevated role of vice president of athletics and recreation, beginning April 19, 2021.

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$25 million gift to Brown will fuel innovation in brain science

January 26, 2021

The latest major investment in Brown’s cutting-edge brain science research, the generous gift will support computational brain science and endow a program to promote innovative research.

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Excitement, energy and a desire to explore: Class of 2024 undergrads arrive at Brown

January 20, 2021

After a postponed arrival due to the pandemic, Brown’s 1,756 first-year undergraduate students began their first term at the University on Wednesday, Jan. 20 — and five of them shared their stories.

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From largest pool to date, Brown admits 885 early decision applicants

December 17, 2020

Selected from a total of 5,540 applicants, the Class of 2025’s first members reflect the University’s ongoing commitment to making a Brown education more accessible to students from every socioeconomic background.

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