Our alumni are bound by their shared connection to the University. But, the paths they took while on College Hill and the journeys they've made since are all beautifully distinct. From addressing societal issues to enriching their local communities to pursuing their dreams, discover how Brunonians are making their mark.
Alumni Stories
Across the globe, Brown alumni are making extraordinary things happen every day.
Alumni & Friends
Tapping into the transformative power of dance
After initially pursuing a career in medicine, choreographer Ho-Shia Thao ’09 is putting the complexities of the human experience front and center on the stage.
Alumni & Friends
Photos: Relive the moments of Reunion 2024
From newly-minted alumni to seasoned Reunion-goers, Brunonians from across the globe—and generations—returned to College Hill for Brown Reunion.
June 5, 2024
News from BioMed
Medical community celebrates Commencement-Reunion 2024
Alumni return to campus for a weekend of celebration and awards.
May 25, 2024
News from Brown
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir: ‘It’s always worth making the leap that scares you’
With advice from the astronaut and Brown alumna, the Class of 2024 celebrated the Baccalaureate with a lively service marked by wisdom, hope and gratitude.
Alumni & Friends
Carlos Lejnieks ’00: Leading with Love
Building relationships, elevating voices, and increasing representation. During his tenure as the first Latinx president of the Brown Alumni Association, Carlos Lejnieks applied the power of authentic partnership to make a difference for the alumni community.
Alumni & Friends
Coming home: Brown duo find common ground through collaboration
Musicians Dolapo “DAP The Contract” Akinkugbe ’16 and Tomi “Pan Tèrra” Madarikan ’21 team up for a new song and return to where it all began—College Hill.
Alumni & Friends
Atabey Sánchez-Haiman ’95: Getting curious beyond expectations
A love of the unknown takes Atabey Sánchez-Haiman ’95 from the science lab to the art studio.
May 2, 2024
News from Brown
Brown to confer honorary degrees on nine distinguished leaders at Commencement 2024
The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 26.
Brown alumni are sharing their knowledge and expertise in career development while building connections with each other.
Alumni & Friends
5 Questions for a Brunonian: Jonathan Mooney ’00
Activist, entrepreneur, and writer Jonathan Mooney talks about disability advocacy, Brown’s newest alumni affinity group, and what sets a Brown education apart.
Events like Bruno on the Vineyard and the 2023 Black Alumni Reunion have brought the Black alumni community together in large numbers—and shown the power of their philanthropy.
A record-breaking 716 alumni, 260 students, and 187 guests came together from across generations to celebrate the evolution of the Black experience at Brown while cultivating a greater sense of belonging.
More Alumni Stories
- Women's Voices Amplified podcast // features incredible women from all corners of the Brunonia ecosystem sharing their insights on the big questions of work, life, and living in today’s world.
- Pembroke Center Oral History Project // digitized interviews, transcripts, biographies and photographs of Brown alumnae, faculty, and staff from as far back as 1907.
- School of Public Health Alumni Perspectives // hear from public health alumni to learn about their career paths, passions, and advice.