Giving Stories

Suresh Venkatasubramanian describes himself as a "card-carrying computer scientist." He loves technology, the joy of building, and the elegance of a well-crafted algorithm. But for the past decade, his focus has not been on how to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) faster but on how to make it just.

Dean of Faculty Leah VanWey explains how Brown’s culture of collaboration, the Open Curriculum, and a world-class faculty combine to give students the critical thinking skills and confidence to “balance the speed of technological innovation” while navigating complex global challenges.

Alumni and friends gathered on Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate the collective impact of donors on Brown’s IPC BAF scholarship.

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.

From the Stephen Sondheim Amphitheater 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.

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.