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Read, watch, listen: The power of the Brown experience spans generations, fields, communities, and perspectives.
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May 19, 2026
News from Brown
Dr. Francesca L. Beaudoin named School of Public Health dean at Brown
Currently serving as interim dean, the accomplished physician and scholar will advance academic excellence, expand research and provide strategic direction for the school.
For Richard Yen ’53, giving back to Brown is about more than repaying a scholarship. It’s about engineering an environment for today’s Brown students where hard work is balanced by the joy of the journey.
Whether organizing alumni events or supporting Brown students, Bansal finds time to deepen ties to the University while making new memories with fellow alumni.
Alumni & Friends
8 tips for Reunion Weekend 2026
From comfortable shoes to can't-miss corners of campus, a little planning goes a long way.
May 8, 2026
News from Brown
Award-winning author and Brown alumna Xochitl Gonzalez to deliver Baccalaureate address
Gonzalez, a member of Brown’s Class of 1999, will return to the University during Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2026 to share insights from her decorated literary career and her advice for the Class of 2026.
May 7, 2026
News from SPH
Getting the lead out
Nurse Ashley Stacy-Boddapati, MPH ’25, the School of Public Health’s inaugural Emerging Leader Award honoree, founded a grassroots organization that’s tackling childhood lead poisoning in North Carolina and beyond.
Across the globe, Brown alumni are making extraordinary things happen every day.
The impact of philanthropy to Brown is transforming lives on College Hill and beyond.
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