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Video: Celebrating 50 Years of Medicine at Brown

June 30, 2023

A 15-month celebration of the history of medical education at Brown University concludes with an optimistic and ambitious vision for the school’s future.

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Brown makes strides toward fully electrifying its vehicles, groundskeeping equipment

June 29, 2023

As the University works toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, decreasing air and noise pollution is part of Brown’s broader commitment to sustainability.

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Brown president responds to Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action

June 29, 2023

University President Christina H. Paxson said Brown will conduct thorough legal review of the ruling to ensure compliance with the law while sustaining a commitment to diversity.

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At the John Carter Brown Library, physical and digital renovations usher in a new era of accessibility

June 26, 2023

The JCB, an independent research library on the Brown University campus, has refreshed its entryway and online collections access, further opening its physical and digital doors to scholars researching the history of the Americas.

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Brunonia Now | June 22, 2023

June 21, 2023

A glimpse of the latest Brown happenings and news in a timely digest—curated just for alumni and friends.

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Inside the Brown Design Workshop, out-of-the-box ideas come together

June 21, 2023

From bookshelves to satellites to Formula 1 car chassis, there’s no limit to what students are creating inside the University’s makerspace.

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Avery Willis Hoffman on finding creativity in ‘the space between’

June 21, 2023

With expanded Brown Arts Institute programming, the opening of the donor-funded Lindemann Performing Arts Center, and the multi-semester IGNITE series, Brown Arts is about to command the spotlight on campus.

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Decoding computer science, the Brown way

June 21, 2023

The influence of computation and data analysis is not slowing down anytime soon. With BrownTogether support, the Department of Computer Science is building on its expertise to make sure society is ready for whatever comes next in technology.

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Photos: Brown Athletics teams up with a community in Panama to build a sports court for all

June 20, 2023

As part of an international service trip, Brown student-athletes partnered with the local community to build a multipurpose sports court, making lifelong connections along the way.

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Brown graduate students, recent alumni earn 35 Fulbright scholarships

June 13, 2023

This year’s Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 25 countries across five continents in Fall 2023.

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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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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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The making of a new Medical School tradition

June 9, 2023

The first-ever Stepping Up Celebration recognizes a major milestone for students: leaving the classroom and entering into patient care.

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After leading federal COVID-19 response, Dr. Ashish Jha to resume role as dean of Brown’s School of Public Health

June 8, 2023

Jha has served for 14 months as White House COVID-19 response coordinator and will resume leadership of the School of Public Health on July 1 with a focus on transforming public health education, research and practice.

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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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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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#BrownReunion 2023

May 18, 2023

Welcome back! This Memorial Day Weekend, Brown alumni are getting ready to make new memories in the place where it all began.

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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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Brunonia Now | May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

A glimpse of the latest Brown happenings and news in a timely digest—curated just for alumni and friends.

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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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Brown to confer six honorary degrees at Commencement 2023

May 4, 2023

The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, public servants and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 28.

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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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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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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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Why do Champagne bubbles rise the way they do? Scientists’ new discovery is worthy of a toast

May 3, 2023

Fluid mechanics researchers from Brown University and the University of Toulouse found that surfactants give the celebratory drink its stable and signature straight rise of bubbles.

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Brunonia Now | April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

A glimpse of the latest Brown happenings and news in a timely digest curated just for alumni and friends.

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In upcoming Commencement speeches, senior orators to champion lifelong curiosity, openness to risk

April 26, 2023

In late May, Class of 2023 members Kailiang Fu and Margherita Micaletti-Hinojal will encourage their peers to explore widely and take chances after graduation, just as they did as Brown students.

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In New York Times guest essay, Brown president asserts danger of threats to free expression

April 21, 2023

In an essay titled ‘The gravest threats to campus speech come from the state, not the students,’ Christina H. Paxson says those who try to ban the advancement of knowledge will find themselves ‘on the wrong side of history.’

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$25 million from Perelman Family Foundation to establish arts district at Brown

April 18, 2023

The Ronald O. Perelman Arts District will highlight the prominence of arts teaching, scholarship, and performance at Brown.

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Exploring autism through stem cell technology

April 15, 2023

Assistant Professor Sofia B. Lizarraga and her lab are working to translate discoveries at the bench into therapeutic treatments for autism.

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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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Brunonia Now | April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

A glimpse of the latest Brown happenings and news in a timely digest curated just for alumni and friends.

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College Day at Brown welcomes local high schoolers to explore University life

April 6, 2023

Nearly 350 high schoolers from Providence, Central Falls and Pawtucket explored Brown’s multitude of classes, athletic programs and community engagement opportunities, inspiring them to factor college into their plans.

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Brown launches new initiative to galvanize research in sustainable energy technology

April 5, 2023

The newly launched Initiative for Sustainable Energy will serve as a campus hub for driving technological advances in sustainable energy and preparing the next-generation of leaders in net-zero-carbon energy solutions.

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Researchers launch heart tissue to the International Space Station to help cardiac patients on Earth

April 5, 2023

International Space Station experiments co-led by Peter Lee, a Brown scholar, cardiothoracic surgeon and longtime space researcher, will help inform understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

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Brown joins national network to strengthen college access for small-town and rural students

April 4, 2023

Sixteen schools have partnered to form the STARS College Network, a new effort to help students from small-town and rural backgrounds enroll in and graduate from the undergraduate program of their choice.

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5 ways you can be part of Brunonians Pay It Forward Day

April 4, 2023

From social posts to gifs to BearShare, explore how you can get involved and help spread the word about this year's giving day.

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Brown admits 1,730 students to the undergraduate Class of 2027

March 30, 2023

The University offered admission on Thursday, March 30, to prospective members of next year’s incoming class, who were selected from Brown’s largest applicant pool to date.

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Brown University renames Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice in honor of Ruth J. Simmons

March 30, 2023

In celebration of 10 years of impact and the exceptional generosity of its donors, the center’s new name honors Brown’s president emerita, who sparked a landmark effort to uncover the University’s historical ties to slavery.

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Brunonia Now | March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

A glimpse of the latest Brown happenings and news in a timely digest curated just for alumni and friends.

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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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Want to understand chronic pain? There’s an app for that.

March 25, 2023

Developed by researchers at the Carney Institute for Brain Science, the SOMA app will enable clinicians to improve treatment options for patients.

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Preparing for the worst, informed by the best at Brown’s Pandemic Center

March 25, 2023

As the inaugural director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health, Jennifer Nuzzo is positioning Brown to lead the way forward in stopping pandemics and the harms they pose across society.

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Keeping our promise

March 25, 2023

More than 7,000 donors came together to support The Brown Promise— permanently removing loans from all undergraduate, University-packaged financial aid awards.

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Propelled by donor support, The Brown Promise becomes a permanent part of financial aid at Brown

March 23, 2023

Cementing a future that supports students from all income levels, The Brown Promise initiative exceeded its ambitious $120 million fundraising goal to replace loans with scholarships in University financial aid packages.

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Brunonians Pay It Forward Day 2023

March 22, 2023

The Brown community helped raise more than $2.5 million for the Brown Annual Fund.

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Brown’s landmark slavery and justice center celebrates 10 years of high-impact scholarship

March 22, 2023

The Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, founded in the 2012-13 academic year, has become a leading force for original research, international engagement and public conversation on the legacies of racial slavery.

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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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Brown medical students celebrate Match Day at their academic home during the school's 50th anniversary of medical education

March 17, 2023

For the first time since 2019, the medical community was able to convene in the grand atrium of Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School and toast to student residency matches.

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Brunonia Now | March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

A glimpse of the latest Brown happenings and news in a timely digest curated just for alumni and friends.

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