In a special meeting today, the Brown University Community Council voted to recommend that five student representatives “conducting activism for divestment” be allowed to present their case for divestment from “companies which profit from human rights abuses in Palestine” before the Corporation. ...

BUCC votes to recommend presenting divestment proposal, dropping charges

By Anisha Kumar | April 25 | University News

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards has notified approximately 130 students of potential ...

Brown notified approximately 130 students of potential conduct violations for encampment-related activities

By Owen Dahlkamp , Ryan Doherty and Avani Ghosh | April 25 | University News

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards has notified approximately 130 students of potential ...

On Wednesday evening, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 reaffirmed that the University’s ...

Paxson reaffirms “appropriate codes of conduct” as Brown’s response to encampment

By Anisha Kumar and Katie Jain | April 24 | University News

On Wednesday evening, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 reaffirmed that the University’s ...

Encampment participants under student conduct violation review, BDC host ‘emergency rally’

By Owen Dahlkamp , Anisha Kumar , Ryan Doherty and Avani Ghosh | April 24 | University News

At 1:55 p.m., multiple students whose ID information was recorded by the Department of Public Safety officers during the encampment were notified that the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards was processing a student conduct violation, according to an email shared with The Herald.

BUCC to vote today on student charges, divestment proposal recommendations

By Anisha Kumar | April 24 | University News

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The Brown University Community Council is set to vote on two motions concerning student calls for divestment at a special meeting Thursday afternoon.

Opinions

Hudes ’27: Untying a political knot: My reflection as a liberal Jew on a discussion with Peter Beinart

By Paul Hudes | April 25

As protests erupt and discourse on Israel-Palestine once again takes center stage, it seems as though there are many more questions than correct answers. Last week, I attended a discussion hosted by the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life with American journalist Peter Beinart — who's written ...

Newgarden ’25: An opportunity to break the gridlock on divestment

By Daniel Newgarden | April 25

After a monthslong campaign featuring a hunger strike, two sit-ins and numerous op-eds, the issue of divestment from companies supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory will finally be formally considered by a committee of faculty, staff, students, alumni and administrators for the ...

Valdes ’27: Behind Brown — Rose Silveira

By Camila Valdes | April 24

Behind Brown is a series of vignettes about staff members of the University.

Sandhu ’25: ‘I’m just a girl,’ ‘You’re just a man’ — What’s happened to accountability?

By Meher Sandhu | April 23

“I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”

Letter: Response to the recent Spring Weekend editorial

By Danny Greenberg | April 22

To the Editor:

University News

Why do men fare better than women in the college admission process?

By Kate Butts | April 25

In the fall of 2023, Brown’s acceptance rate for male applicants was 6.9%, and the acceptance rate for female applicants was 4.2%, according to the University’s Common Data Set.

Retiring CLPS Professor Kathryn Spoehr reflects on 50 years at Brown

By Cate Latimer | April 25

In 1969, women were required to wear skirts on Brown’s campus and the class president helped co-author the Open Curriculum. That year, Kathryn Spoehr ’69 received her degree in mathematical psychology.

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US Rep. Ayanna Pressley talks upbringing, activism at Brown Dems event

By Megan Chan | April 24

U.S. representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA 7th District) discussed her upbringing, activism and response to the war in Israel and Palestine at a Brown Dems event on Wednesday.

Students reflect on experiences pursuing independent concentrations

By Kate Rowberry | April 24

Have you ever thought about concentrating in Disability and Design? What about Storytelling in the Museum?

Two Brown professors win Guggenheim Fellowship

By James Ma | April 24

Matthew Guterl, a professor of Africana studies and American studies, and Laird Hunt, a professor of literary arts, were among the 188 individuals selected from around 3,000 applicants for a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship.

Arts & Culture

Multilingual publication The Polyglot seeks to showcase linguistic, cultural diversity

By Manav Musunuru | April 24

The Polyglot, Brown’s multilingual student publication, is working to showcase cultural and linguistic diversity on campus and create space on campus for underrepresented languages.

Mira Goodman ’24 reflects on previous relationships in thesis exhibition

By Cavan Agatone | April 22

The first piece that Mira Goodman ’24 made for her honors thesis exhibition didn’t end up making the final cut.

Metro

RIPTA to reduce formerly proposed service cuts, community members weigh in

By Sanai Rashid | April 24

Over the past few weeks, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has held public hearings across the state, giving community members the opportunity to comment on the association’s plan to reduce formerly proposed service cuts.

Sprucing up Rhode Island: RIDEM gives away over 2000 free trees

By Maya Kelly | April 23

This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.

State senators discuss education accountability, reform at 2024 education summit

By Byron Darnton | April 23

Panelists ranging from Brown researchers to former public school students spoke Monday evening about state and school accountability at the R.I. Senate Education Summit, an event hosted by the Community College of Rhode Island and moderated by State Senators Sandra Cano (D-Pawtucket) and Hanna Gallo ...

Brown slated to begin construction on seven-story laboratory this summer

By Mira White | April 19

The University is set to continue its expansion into Providence’s Jewelry District with the creation of a seven-story lab building on Chestnut Street. The Providence Downtown Design Review Committee greenlit the building designs in December and construction is slated to commence this summer.

Sports

Men’s lacrosse notches second consecutive Ivy win after besting Dartmouth 14-11

By Galen Gibb | April 24

Following an impressive win over No. 15 Princeton two weeks ago, the Brown men’s lacrosse team (3-10, 2-3 Ivy) celebrated Senior Day at home on Saturday, defeating Dartmouth (3-9, 0-5 Ivy) 14-11. The win marks Bruno’s second victory in Ivy conference play and the first time the team has won consecutive ...

Women’s rugby “rides high” after third place finish in Ivy 7s tournament

By Lydell Dyer | April 24

As the rest of campus congregated on the Main Green on a sunny Saturday afternoon, the women’s rugby team (16-8, 3-3 Ivy) traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts to compete in the annual Ivy 7s tournament. Surpassing last year’s 1-2 showing, the team went 3-1, taking home bronze after beating Princeton ...

Meet BMo and Shiver, Brown’s Frisbee Powerhouses

By Cooper Herman | April 23

It’s not unusual for Brown's varsity sports teams to draw attention from the wider student body from time to time. But one of Brown’s most successful programs is not a varsity team, and it’s one whose tremendous accomplishments tend to go unsung: club ultimate frisbee.

Mia Mascone ’24 breaks single-season points record as Bears fall to Penn

By Gus Bailey | April 23

Senior Mia Mascone ’24 shattered Brown’s long-standing record for points in a single season Saturday with 88 points and tied her per-game career-high with 11 points. Despite such achievements, No. 23 Bears’ (9-5, 2-4 Ivy) 19-13 fell to No. 3 Penn (11-3, 4-2).

Softball takes series in 2-1 comeback against Columbia

By Dennis Carey | April 22

The softball team (15-20, 7-8 Ivy) took on Columbia (14-20, 8-7 Ivy) this past weekend in a three-game series in Providence. After dropping the first game to the Lions, the Bears reversed the result, winning the next two and taking home their seventh win out of the last 10 games.

Science & Research

At Brown’s Space Horizons conference, participants explore sustainability beyond Earth

By Rhea Rasquinha | April 24

Next month, researchers and industry experts will gather in the Hazeltine Commons for Brown’s annual Space Horizons conference, which spotlights discussions ...

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Tuesday event launches Center for Health System Sustainability at School of Public Health

By Francesca Grossberg | April 23

The Center for Health System Sustainability at Brown’s School of Public Health celebrated its onset through an April 23 launch event at which speakers ...

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