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The impact of philanthropy to Brown is transforming lives on College Hill and beyond.
Alumni & Friends
The vision and generosity behind Brown’s new LGBTQ+ Center
Inspired donors and dedicated staff and students collaborated to create Stonewall House, a new campus space for community care and support that’s already having an impact.
More than a numbers game: auditing algorithms through an economics lens
Algorithms are guiding more decisions in more industries than ever before. In a new workshop supported by the Orlando Bravo Center for Economic Research, scholars and students convened to examine how impartial and effective these calculations really are.
From scalpels to screenplays: one student’s story of academic exploration
Neurosurgery, economics, creative writing: Teidrick J. Banks ’25 wanted to pursue all three. Thanks to financial aid from Brown, he’s doing just that.
124 and counting: Brown surpasses campaign faculty milestone
Through generous gifts to the BrownTogether campaign, donors have established 124 endowed faculty chairs to expand both inspired teaching and research in service to society.
Why I Love Brown
From cherished moments to life-changing experiences, Brunonians share why Brown holds a special place in their hearts.
5 Questions for a Brunonian: Navy Veteran Richard Edgar ’47
From Vermont farm boy to retired naval officer and engineer, Richard Edgar reflects on the role Brown has played in his life — and how he pays it forward.
5 ways you can show your love for Brown this giving day
Want to get involved and give back this I Heart Brown Day? Here’s how you can support and spread the word about our newest giving day.
I Heart Brown Day 2022
The Brown community helped raise more than $3 million for the Brown Annual Fund's first-ever I Heart Brown Day.
October 19, 2022
News from Brown
In recognition of a generous gift, Brown University names the William and Ami Danoff Residence Hall
One of two buildings under construction on Brook Street set to open in 2023, the Danoff Residence Hall’s new name comes in recognition of a gift from Ami Kuan Danoff and William Danoff.
A golden anniversary becomes a golden opportunity
As Brown works to expand its research enterprise, the Division of Biology and Medicine will play a central role in discovering and disseminating solutions to the world’s most pressing medical problems.
Fighting climate change through "shared vision and purpose"
Kim Cobb, new director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, wants to leverage Brown’s deep and diverse expertise across campus to create solutions with lasting, scalable impact for our planet.
How (and why) the Brown Annual Fund reached $50M
Powered by a record-breaking year, the Annual Fund is fulfilling its mission to support Brown where it’s most needed in more ways than ever before.