A photo of the economics building from the Quiet Green, covered in snow in February.

Professors saw unusually high scores on take-home exams and homeworks.

After AI cheating concerns, economics professors see in-person exams as a path forward

By Ivy Huang | April 20 | University News

Professors saw unusually high scores on take-home exams and homeworks.

A photo depicts McKee giving a speech to attendees of the event.

McKee delivered the introductory speech at Saturday’s debate.

Gov. Dan McKee discusses higher education priorities, argues for importance of open debate at BPU event

By Annika Melwani | April 20 | University News

McKee delivered the introductory speech at Saturday’s debate.

The gift comes from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, which was co-founded by RISD alum Delle Maxwell. ...

RISD receives historic $20 million gift to establish new full tuition scholarships, faculty positions

By Izabella Piatkowski | April 19 | Metro

The gift comes from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, which was co-founded by RISD alum Delle Maxwell. ...

R.I. bike infrastructure faces funding challenges, stalled efforts to connect paths

By Ava Rahman | April 20 | Metro

An illustration of a person riding a bike by a lake at sunset.

RIDOT reversed a plan to connect two of Rhode Island’s longest bike paths.

‘Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches’ finds humor in political hardship

By Amelia Barter | April 19 | Arts & Culture

A close-up photo of Trevor Noah smiling in a gray suit.

Netflix’s recording of Trevor Noah’s stand-up set was released on April 14.

Opinions

Leggat-Barr ’28: Brown students, with this year’s looming midterms, it’s time for us to organize

By Tommy Leggat-Barr | April 20

It is wildly uncommon for a president to have approval ratings this low in the first two years of the presidency. The second Trump administration’s baseless foreign wars, the corresponding economic impact and failing message discipline have severely diminished his party’s prospects for the 2026 ...

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.

University News

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UChicago professor Jens Ludwig argues gun control can be mitigated through behavioral training, improved public spaces

By Rebecca Goodman | April 20

Ludwig’s work includes the implementation of the “Becoming A Man” program at Chicago Public Schools.

Photo of a group of students crowding a doorway leading to a packed classroom.

Universal course cappings spark pre-registration concerns

By Miriam Davison | April 16

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

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

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

By Zarina Hamilton | April 16

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

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

By Samah Hamid | April 16

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

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.

Arts & Culture

A photo of Talia Light Rake speaking. She is sitting next to two other individuals.

Talia Light Rake advocates for creation over perfection in ‘Hollywood Creators’ series event

By Timothy Ro | April 20

Last Thursday, the producer and director spoke about her career in the film industry at the Brown Arts Institute event.

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.

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.

African American Museum of Rhode Island opens on Broad Street

By Talia Katz | April 17

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

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.

Sports

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Science & Research

A photo shows a device affiliated with the study situated in a Creede, Colorado plain with mountains in the background.

Brown-affiliated study finds partially melted rock at base of Earth’s outer layer

By Nishita Malhan | April 20

The findings could have implications for understanding and preparing for climate-related hazards.

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.