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May 19, 2025
News from Brown
Brown to create dedicated center to welcome prospective students, families to campus
In the heart of campus, a new admission welcome center in Brown’s historic Manning Hall will serve as an inviting, dedicated hub for prospective students and families when it opens in the fall.
May 12, 2025
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Brown faculty to confer highest honor on preeminent scholars in physics, public health
J. Michael Kosterlitz, a professor of physics, and Terrie Fox Wetle, a professor emerita of health services, policy and practice, will receive the Rosenberger Medal of Honor during Commencement and Reunion Weekend.
May 7, 2025
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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.
May 6, 2025
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Professor of History Ethan Pollock named Brown University’s new dean of the College
An accomplished historian and academic leader, Pollock looks forward to guiding and strengthening the academic experience for more than 7,200 undergraduates.
May 2, 2025
News from SPH
From clean air to climate action: A conversation on human health and the environment
At the 26th annual Barnes Lecture, environmental law expert and former U.S. Special Envoy Monica Medina issued a stark warning about the urgent health and safety risks posed by climate change, urging sustained public attention and investment in science-driven systems like NOAA to safeguard lives and the planet.
April 29, 2025
News from Brown
New center at Brown to study the intersection of climate, environment and human health
During a campus conversation to celebrate the launch of the Center for Climate, Environment and Health, panelists explored the impacts of climate change on human health and the research that will drive life-saving solutions.
April 25, 2025
News from Brown
Brown students, recent alumni earn prestigious graduate scholarships
Three Brown University undergraduates and two recent alumni were named among this year’s classes of Goldwater, Truman, Gates Cambridge and Ellison scholars.
April 23, 2025
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Brown scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
With their election to the prestigious honor society, eight members of the Brown University faculty join the nation’s leading scholars in science, public affairs, business, arts and the humanities.
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 10, 2025
News from Brown
Uber CEO and Brown alumnus talks Open Curriculum, artificial intelligence and career advice
During an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of Brown’s School of Professional Studies, Class of 1991 graduate Dara Khosrowshahi discussed leadership and innovation with President Christina H. Paxson.
April 8, 2025
News from Brown
Research showcase celebrates the innovation and ideas of Brown public health students
National Public Health Week offered students at Brown’s School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.