Schwartz served as deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term.

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz ’94 MD’98 for CDC director

By Samah Hamid | April 16 | University News

Schwartz served as deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term.

Three people sit talking in chairs in front of a presentation screen, one man and two women.

The event was organized by the Latinx Graduate Collective and Brown for Science Diplomacy.

Mayoral candidate David Morales MPA’19 discusses research funding cuts, immigration with grad student organizations

By Zarina Hamilton | April 16 | University News

The event was organized by the Latinx Graduate Collective and Brown for Science Diplomacy.

The change has shifted how some students approach course selection and registration.

Universal course cappings spark pre-registration concerns

By Miriam Davison | April 16 | University News

The change has shifted how some students approach course selection and registration.

Fact Check: Why do people think cannabis is not addictive?

By Lucinda Empson-Speiden | April 16 | Science & Research

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The Herald spoke with a Brown researcher about the impacts of regular cannabis use.

African American Museum of Rhode Island opens on Broad Street

By Talia Katz | April 17 | Metro

Photo of a sign on a green strip on a building saying “AAMRI” in all capital letters. The I is a strip with a red, black and green stripe. Below, “African American Museum of Rhode Island” is written in white text and all capital letters. All on a black plaque.

The inaugural exhibition tracks Providence Black communities from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Opinions

Berkwits ’29: Get yourself a Brown bucket list

By Talia Berkwits | April 17

There’s nothing quite like spring at Brown: the sun is shining, trees are blooming and it feels like the whole school is having one big picnic on the Main Green. When I look at this picturesque scene, I can’t ignore an underlying sense of impending doom, otherwise known as summer break. The threat ...

Editorial: Brown does not view Providence as a playground

By Editorial Page Board | April 16

Brown and Providence are fundamentally intertwined. The University’s successes benefit the city, and the city’s culture benefits Brown. Brown supports Providence with millions of dollars annually through direct community contributions, by employing locals and investing in the city’s workforce ...

Rahman ’26: Brown should have more opportunities for students to learn about the Holocaust

By Tasawwar Rahman | April 14

This spring break, my friends and I travelled through Germany, Poland and Lithuania, visiting Holocaust sites and learning about its legacy. Despite being a Judaic studies concentrator and being currently enrolled in JUDS 0902: “History of the Holocaust,” this trip was eye-opening in a way few other ...

Tkachenko ’29: Brown students need to listen to the political pulse of Spring Weekend

By Maya Tkachenko | April 14

The last year has seen many Brown students speaking out about the issues they care about, from No Kings rallies to anti-ICE protests and outcries against the Trump administration. In 2026, activism remains a critical fiber in Brown’s social fabric.

Vishwakarma ’29: Math students need seminars too

By Arya Vishwakarma | April 13

When I ask questions in my MATH 1530: “Abstract Algebra” lecture, I tend to buffer them with filler words: “like,” “wait,” “sorry.” While my friend and I raise our hands before speaking, some of our classmates are more direct with their remarks, pointing at the board when they think ...

University News

A Bulldog and a bear are illustrated helping each other with homework.

Brown, Bryant University announce new MPH partnership

By Julia Bergancia | April 15

Bryant applicants to Brown’s Master of Public Health program are eligible for reserved seats, preferred admission and guaranteed scholarships.

Incoming freshmen are pictured waving Brown flags and holding a Brown banner.

20 years of Brown admissions, by the numbers

By Roma Shah | April 16

The Herald analyzed trends in the University’s incoming first-year class from 2004 to 2024.

A photo of the Sharpe Refectory and Wriston Quad in the snow

Dining data declassified: A look inside students’ dining habits and preferences on campus

By Ann Gray Golpira | April 16

The Herald’s Data Desk tracked the dining hall activity of 171 students.

Nearly half of Brown students identify as agnostic, atheist or not religious, according to The Herald’s Spring 2026 poll

By Nate Barkow | April 16

Many students who spoke with The Herald said they were unsurprised by these results.

James Kellner named inaugural Associate Provost for Corporate Engagement

By Jeremiah Farr | April 16

Kellner will assume his role on July 1.

Arts & Culture

Photo of a group of eight people all wearing some form of denim sitting on top of an old car with tires in the background.

‘The Outsiders’ at the PPAC is almost gold

By Milo Shenn | April 16

Despite innovative production and captivating performances, some parts of the show shine less than others.

Photo of a curly-haired man looking to the left bathed in a violet light with a string tied loosely around his chest and arms.

Solo performance ‘Echo Chamber’ explores a museum of memory

By Amelia Barter | April 16

The 90-minute performance debuted in the Lindemann Performing Arts Center on April 10.

Metro

Gov. Mckee announces distribution of $156 million in grants for rural health care

By Maxwell Silver | April 16

The proposed budget amendment, which includes a series of policy changes, would allocate funds to 13 initiatives.

Smiley proposes $2.04 million in housing supports, no tax increases in fiscal year 2027 budget plan

By Michelle Bi | April 16

The proposed $636 million budget marks the lowest year-over-year increase in at least five years.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act could result in up to 44,000 fewer Medicaid expansion enrollments in R.I.

By Kelly Ding | April 15

A new report found that changes to work requirements and eligible populations may lead to disenrollment.

R.I. Senate passes bill to make disarming peace officers a felony

By Michelle Bi | April 15

Peace officers include Brown and RISD police.

Sports

Photo of Brown softball player swinging a bat.

Science & Research

A photo of Yale professor Sunil Amrith speaking at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities.

Armed violence constitutes key factor in environmental crisis, Yale professor says at Brown lecture

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | April 17

Sunil Amrith’s lecture was part of the Cogut Institute’s Flynn Speaker Series.

Pink drawing of the digestive system with labels for each part.

Brown pilot study suggests early liver disease screening can improve health outcomes for at-risk populations

By Christine Chang | April 16

The study was conducted in collaboration with Clínica Esperanza, a Rhode Island health clinic.