Every gift to Brown has the power to make a lasting impact. From making the dream of a Brown education possible for a deserving student to supporting pathbreaking research on disease to revitalizing our campus, we're celebrating the many ways that gifts to Brown are making a difference.
Giving Stories
The impact of philanthropy to Brown is transforming lives on College Hill and beyond.
Through the generosity of the Starr Foundation, which is chaired by alumnus Jeffrey W. Greenberg ’73, Brown University and Brown University Health are partnering to advance treatment for age-associated diseases and extend healthy lifespan.
Through their planned gift, Lea Anne Hikokawa Ng ’82 and Joseph Ng are leaving a legacy and celebrating the work and mentorship of Professor Evelyn Hu-DeHart.
Professor Emeritus Barrett Hazeltine inspired generations of Brown students and embedded entrepreneurship into the Open Curriculum with his ENGN9/90 courses. This spring, alumni, faculty, and students came together to celebrate his 65+ year legacy at Brown.
Alumni & Friends
6 of the newest donor-funded spaces on campus
From the Stephen Sondheim Ampitheater to the Danoff Laboratories, take a peek at the campus buildings and facilities projects taking shape across Brown University.
For Richard Yen ’53, giving back to Brown is about more than repaying a scholarship. It’s about engineering an environment for today’s Brown students where hard work is balanced by the joy of the journey.
Alumni & Friends
Brown University Orchestra takes center stage at Carnegie Hall
Student-musicians performed before a full house at the acclaimed concert venue in New York City, a significant milestone made possible by the generosity of Brown donors.
April 30, 2026
Swearer Center
Thirty Years of Community-Engaged Research, Royce Fellowship Inducts 2026 Cohort
A $12 million gift from a family foundation led by accomplished business leader Orlando Bravo ’92 will bolster research and teaching in the University’s Department of Economics and Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
Three recent grants are enhancing research and scholarship at Brown on age-related diseases, African poetry, and programs for well-being in young adults.
Alumni & Friends
Volunteer Spotlight: Joy Zheng ’21 leads the way in giving back
As a volunteer for the Brown Annual Fund, Zheng is using her voice to inspire her classmates to support experiences that made their time on campus special.
Alumni & Friends
Brown names Penner Field House in recognition of generous gift
The investment from the Penner Family Foundation is providing crucial support for Brown to create 76,000 square feet of indoor space for high-performance athletic training and year-round recreational opportunities.
Brown has named the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration in honor of a gift from the parents of a Brown graduate. Their support will expand career advising, resources, and partnerships, and foster more connections between students and the broader alumni community.