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Dedicated Brunonian leaves a legacy of environmental impact

September 26, 2023

Merging his love for Brown with his dedication to the environment, George Billings ’72 LHD’21 hon. made a gift through his estate that supports faculty and graduate students in the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES).

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Nathalia Klipp-Elias: From Brazil to College Hill, to the halls of the Rhode Island State House

September 7, 2023

The Brown University junior explored policymaking and governance through a hands-on internship with the office of the Rhode Island governor.

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Photos: With both spirit and ceremony, Brown ushers in a new academic year

September 6, 2023

With a week of residence hall move-ins, orientation activities and the annual Opening Convocation celebration, the Brown campus is bustling as the Fall 2023 semester gets underway.

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At 260th Convocation, Brown University welcomes incoming students

September 5, 2023

Brown’s Opening Convocation brought moments of celebration, levity and poignancy, as University leaders upheld their commitment to advancing diversity on campus and urged students to continue fighting for sustainable climate solutions.

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Brown welcomes talented group of 56 new faculty members

September 5, 2023

Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the scholars join the Brown community to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.

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Brown launches Center for Career Exploration, significantly expanding support for students developing career paths

August 30, 2023

Deepening the University’s legacy of student-centered learning, the center will expand career advising, resources, programs and partnerships to position students to achieve successful lives and careers.

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On Brook Street, Brown’s newest residence halls welcome first undergraduate residents

August 29, 2023

Two new residence halls on College Hill offer flexible, sustainable living spaces for undergraduates while helping to alleviate the demand for off-campus rental units for Brown students in Providence.

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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 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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Cultivating a support network around women’s leadership and health

August 24, 2023

Hundreds of alumnae came together for events designed to deepen their sense of belonging and provide them with tools for success in their careers and beyond.

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Brown’s School of Public Health to celebrate 10 years of impact

August 16, 2023

A 12-month celebration will honor the School of Public Health’s evolution, growth and plans for the future.

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Brunonia Now | Arts center opening, to the moon, and historic homers

August 3, 2023

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

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Brown to mark Lindemann Performing Arts Center opening with public celebration in October

August 2, 2023

Musician Jon Batiste, violinist Itzhak Perlman and countless creators from Brown will take part in a day of performances, discussion, tours and a parade to celebrate the unique performing arts center in Providence.

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NASA approves Moon mission to study volcanic terrain, testing theory developed by Brown team

July 24, 2023

A Brown University alumnus will lead the investigation for a lunar lander mission to study volcanic activity on the Moon, a mission first proposed by a Brown researcher and Brown-affiliated scientists.

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Brunonia Now | July 20, 2023

July 20, 2023

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

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‘Love is strong as death’: The monumental history behind Carrie Tower

July 17, 2023

An iconic focal point of Brown’s Quiet Green, the 113-year-old clocktower was built as a memorial to the granddaughter of Brown University’s namesake.

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Photos: Medical school enrichment course helps local high schoolers visualize themselves as doctors

July 14, 2023

As part of a summer pathways program at Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School, students from nearby Rhode Island cities learned what it’s like to pursue a career in medicine.

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Brunonia Now | July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

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

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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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