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.
Brimming with features that bring the Brown experience to life, the Galen V. Henderson Admission Welcome Center captures the warm and welcoming energy of the alumnus for whom it is named.
Alumni & Friends
Brunonians explain: Shaping the future through philanthropy
Reginald Williams ’02 shares what inspires his giving, how it feels to give back to Brown, and his advice for fellow alums.
November 7, 2025
News from Brown
130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown: Celebration, connection and tradition
Packed with lively social events, panels, seminars, a timeline exhibition and more, a landmark alumni-led event celebrates the profound history of Jewish life at the University.
Toby Espinosa ’12 and Cyrus Mojdehi ’13 are paying it forward so future student-athletes can benefit from the varsity team experience.
Through a generous gift from Marty Granoff LHD'06 hon., P'93 and Perry Granoff LHD'24 hon., P'93, Brown’s renovated Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle improves accessibility and adds a gathering and performing space in the heart of campus.
Alumni & Friends
When the Faunce House mailroom delivered more than just mail
Beyond providing postal services for the University, the campus mailroom connected students to their families back home and served as a social hub for the Brown community.
Brown alumni gathered once again on Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate the collective impact of donors on the next generation of Brown scholars.
Through the Help Our Students Travel (HOST) program, Brown alumni and parent volunteers provide a place to stay for medical students traveling for residency interviews or month-long rotations.
Alumni & Friends
A friend like no other: Celebrating Brown friendships
“I’m forever grateful to Brown, for giving me not just an education, but a lifelong friend.” Alumni share stories about the most meaningful connections they’ve made on College Hill.
Some words of wisdom from beloved Cooper Nelson as she retires after decades of leading Brown’s interfaith community.
June 30, 2025
News from Brown
Recent Brown alumni, current graduate students earn 37 Fulbright scholarships
This year’s 37 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across four continents in Fall 2025.
Alumni & Friends
Learning to lead the workplaces of the future
As Brown’s School of Professional Studies passes its ten-year mark, see how alumni have translated the leadership skills they developed into real-world impact.
More Alumni Stories
- Research at Brown: Alumni Impact // profiles of Brown alumni solving critical problems in the world through their exploration
- Pembroke Center Oral History Project // digitized interviews, transcripts, biographies and photographs of Brown alumnae, faculty, and staff from as far back as 1907
- 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