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
For a music exec, ‘disorientation’ is the ‘path to growth’
Former Mighty Mighty Bosstones guitarist Nate Albert ’01 is using lessons from his time at Brown in his role as president of an independent record label.
Brunonians across class years gathered on Martha’s Vineyard for an afternoon of fellowship and collective philanthropy.
September 23, 2024
News from SPH
Mentorship and Inclusion, Together
Rosenny Taveras and Dioscaris Garcia, Ph.D. ’12 are devoted to one another, and to the programs they oversee supporting underrepresented students at Brown. This DEI power couple is enriching the Brown campus community and diversifying our health care workforce, one student at a time.
September 17, 2024
News from Brown
Brown launches digital hub to expand community, career exploration for students, alumni
The new BrownConnect+ network will broaden career development opportunities, mentorship and connections among more than 100,000 Brunonians worldwide.
Alumni & Friends
6 ways alumni can use BrownConnect+
From community-building tools to events calendars to networking opportunities, take a peek inside the new online platform for Brown alumni.
Alumni & Friends
Honoring Diné culture with words
Danielle Shandiin Emerson ’22.5 amplifies the literary traditions of Indigenous peoples with stories centered on family, community, and healing.
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.
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.