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
Alpha Gamma: A look back at 100 years
Two alumni illuminate the history and legacy of Brown’s oldest Black fraternity.
June 11, 2021
News from Brown
Brown alumna captures Pulitzer Prize for study of McDonald’s franchises in Black America
Marcia Chatelain, who graduated from Brown with a master’s and Ph.D. in American civilization, won the 2021 prize for the history category for her book “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America.”
Alumni & Friends
Valerie Tutson '87 AM'90: Storyteller and Artist
Tutson reflects on the global influences that have inspired her, the healing power of stories that connect us with our past, and how her independent concentration at Brown allowed her to find her path.
June 3, 2021
News from Brown
Brown alumni to oversee new NASA robotic missions to Venus
The space agency will send two new spacecraft to Earth’s “evil twin” in the next decade, and both Discovery Program missions will be led by Brown graduates.
Alumni & Friends
Reunion, with a 2021 Twist
With events both inspired by reunions past plus brand-new digital extras, Brown’s 2021 Virtual Reunion Weekend bypassed all geographic boundaries and headed straight into the living rooms of thousands of alumni around the world.
May 2, 2021
News from Brown
Brown awards six honorary doctorates during Commencement
During its 253rd Commencement on Sunday, May 2, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, educators, scholars and scientists.
A fully virtual Reunion Weekend, featuring longstanding traditions and unexpected twists, and a series of remote Commencement forums complemented in-person events taking place on College Hill from April 30 to May 2.
April 29, 2021
News from Brown
Brown to celebrate Commencement and Reunion Weekend with mix of in-person, virtual events
A series of in-person, socially distanced Commencement ceremonies for graduates and a wide range of virtual events for students, families and Brown alumni will take place from April 30 to May 2 — here is what to expect.
April 20, 2021
News from Brown
Brown to confer six honorary degrees at Commencement 2021
Brown will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, educators, scholars and scientists during its Commencement and Reunion Weekend celebration from April 30 to May 2.
Alumni & Friends
Brunonians taking action against racism
Brown alumni share stories of how they're addressing racial injustice in their lives.
Alumni & Friends
Hope for rare diseases
Sandi Nusinoff Lehrman ’69 MD’76 and Stephen A. Lehrman ’73 have seen two grandchildren battle a rare neurological disease. Through their philanthropy, they're supporting Brown's Center for Translational Neuroscience in its crusade to discover new treatments for rare brain diseases.
Alumni & Friends
Bridging the STEM gender gap
With the BrownTogether campaign, the University is creating more opportunity and a stronger sense of community for women faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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.