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.
Alumni & Friends
Research on the Rise
Brown’s vision for collaborative research and discovery is working, and it’s improving the health of both individuals and populations.
Surpassing its initial fundraising goal, Brown to permanently fund full scholarships for student veterans
A year ahead of schedule, the University has doubled student veteran enrollment and exceeded its fundraising goal, cementing a future that supports veterans from all income levels and U.S. military backgrounds.
I Heart Brown Day 2023
Thousands of Brunonians came together to support what they love most about Brown, raising more than $2.5 million for this Brown Annual Fund giving day.
Remembering a friend, carrying on a legacy
With the creation of a new SPRINT award, a group of Brunonians aims to memorialize the life and legacy of their friend, Leon L. Haley ’86.
Authoring career journeys all their own
With the launch of the Center for Career Exploration, Brown is providing students with expanded advising, experiences, and alumni connections that will help them discover what’s next.
Building Together: A look at the newest updates and additions to College Hill
With support from donors across Brunonia, we’re creating the buildings, facilities, and spaces where learning and innovation can thrive.
Dedicated Brunonian leaves a legacy of environmental impact
Merging his love for Brown with his dedication to the environment, George Billings ’72 LHD’21 hon. made a gift through his estate that supports faculty and graduate students in the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES).
Inside the Brown Design Workshop, out-of-the-box ideas come together
From bookshelves to satellites to Formula 1 car chassis, there’s no limit to what students are creating inside the University’s makerspace.
Avery Willis Hoffman on finding creativity in ‘the space between’
With expanded Brown Arts Institute programming, the opening of the donor-funded Lindemann Performing Arts Center, and the multi-semester IGNITE series, Brown Arts is about to command the spotlight on campus.
Decoding computer science, the Brown way
The influence of computation and data analysis is not slowing down anytime soon. With BrownTogether support, the Department of Computer Science is building on its expertise to make sure society is ready for whatever comes next in technology.
$25 million from Perelman Family Foundation to establish arts district at Brown
The Ronald O. Perelman Arts District will highlight the prominence of arts teaching, scholarship, and performance at Brown.
Exploring autism through stem cell technology
Assistant Professor Sofia B. Lizarraga and her lab are working to translate discoveries at the bench into therapeutic treatments for autism.