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April 29, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
April 7, 2025
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Large Hadron Collider experiment, including Brown physicists, awarded Breakthrough Prize
This year’s Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics was awarded to experimentalists at the Large Hadron Collider, where Brown physicists have played key roles in revealing the deepest mysteries of the universe.
April 7, 2025
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Brown University honors 50 years of women’s varsity athletics
Across a weekend of events celebrating the anniversary, hundreds of athletes and alumni got a first look at a student-led documentary chronicling women’s trailblazing role in Brown’s athletics programs.
April 1, 2025
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Physician and educator Dr. Patricia Poitevien named Brown’s vice president for campus life
Poitevien, a Warren Alpert Medical School leader who holds both a bachelor’s and medical degree from Brown as a graduate of the Program in Liberal Medical Education, will lead the Division of Campus Life.
March 31, 2025
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For Brown Collegiate Scholars, a year of learning, growth and early college preparation
Members of the college-prep program’s inaugural cohort are gaining academic skills and confidence on their four-year path toward admission to and success in college.
March 27, 2025
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Brown admits 2,418 exceptional students to the undergraduate Class of 2029
The University offered admission to 1,511 prospective members of next year’s incoming class on Thursday, March 27, who join 907 early decision applicants offered admission in December.