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Read, watch, listen: The power of the Brown experience spans generations, fields, communities, and perspectives.
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May 7, 2025
News from Brown
Brown to confer honorary degrees on seven distinguished leaders at Commencement 2025
The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of community leaders, artists, writers, performers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 25.
The annual event provides volunteers with unique opportunities to connect, learn from University leaders, and receive recognition for their impact.
Alumni & Friends
5 ways grant-funded research at Brown is changing and saving lives
Every day, researchers at Brown are working on groundbreaking discoveries—made possible through federal and private grant funding.
Alumni & Friends
Match Day: Red envelopes reveal next chapter for new physicians
Carrying on a medical school tradition, the MD Class of 2025 discovered where they’ll continue their medical journey at this year’s Match Day.
April 21, 2025
News from Brown
John N. Friedman appointed inaugural dean of Brown’s Watson School of International and Public Affairs
A distinguished economist and public affairs scholar, Friedman will lead a new school dedicated to advancing research and teaching on the world’s most pressing economic, political, social and policy challenges.
April 17, 2025
News from Brown
Alumni-led event to celebrate the profound history of Jewish life at Brown
After more than a year of planning, “130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown” will convene generations of Brown community members for a weekend of panels, activities and celebrations in early November.
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.
Find collections of lectures, panels and community conversations featuring Brown faculty and alumni sharing their knowledge and perspectives on current events and a range of other topics.
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