Side-by-side photos of David Morales in a blue suit and Brett Smiley in a grey sweater.

The Herald sat down with each candidate to discuss their political background and goals if elected.

Meet the candidates vying for the Providence Democratic mayoral nomination

By Annika Melwani and Michelle Bi | September 6 | Metro

The Herald sat down with each candidate to discuss their political background and goals if elected.

The incumbent mayor hopes to increase the housing supply and revitalize public schools with a second ...

Brett Smiley vies for another four years in City Hall

By Annika Melwani and Michelle Bi | September 6 | Metro

The incumbent mayor hopes to increase the housing supply and revitalize public schools with a second ...

The current state representative has been endorsed by progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders. ...

Mayoral candidate David Morales shares his vision for change in Providence

By Michelle Bi | September 6 | Metro

The current state representative has been endorsed by progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders. ...

External review finds Dec. 13 shooting likely could not have been prevented

By Emily Feil | August 28 | University News

Consulting firm Teneo stated that the University should have triggered an emergency siren after the shooting and identified understaffing in DPS.

Brown Corporation employs leadership consulting firm in presidential search

By Emily Feil | August 19 | University News

The Spencer Stuart consulting team and two Brown committees are currently seeking nominations for candidates.

Opinions

Editorial: Brett Smiley for Providence Mayor

By Editorial Page Board | September 6

Editorials are written by The Herald’s editorial page board, and its views are separate from those of The Herald’s newsroom and the 136th Editorial Board, which leads the paper. A majority of the editorial page board voted in favor of this piece. Please send responses to this column to letters@browndailyherald.com ...

Dissent: David Morales for Providence Mayor

By Evan Tao | September 6

Dissenting Opinions: When The Herald’s editorial page board disagrees, members have the opportunity to publish a dissent to explain why they voted against the editorial. Editorials — and dissents, if any — are written by members of The Herald’s editorial page board, which is separate from those ...

Editors’ note: A semester later, our campus is as strong as ever

By 136th Editorial Board | April 24

On Jan. 23, we published our first print edition as the 136th Editorial Board. Today — over 600 articles later — we are publishing our final print edition of the semester.

Rahman ’26: Why I write

By Tasawwar Rahman | April 24

Imagine you are a 19th-century shipowner about to send one of your vessels to the New World, carrying a cargo of hopeful families seeking a better life. While your ship has historically been sturdy, she has seen many rough seas and often needs repair. Doubt begins to creep into your mind about whether ...

Editorial: Brown must grapple with its relationship with the United States

By Editorial Page Board | April 24

Last week, Yale released a report arguing that universities share responsibility for the nation’s loss of trust in higher education. Trust in private universities — along with the reputation of the Ivy League — is especially depressed. Faith in higher education reached a historic low of 36% in ...

University News

Trump admin pushed for settlement despite lacking evidence in Brown Title VI investigation, whistleblower alleges

By Jeremiah Farr | August 18

Brown entered into an agreement with the Trump administration last July to end the investigation and restore research funding.

Brown among universities to back Harvard lawsuit against federal research funding cuts

By Roma Shah | August 13

Brown, along with 35 other colleges and universities, joined an amicus brief on July 22 emphasizing the importance of federal funding in ...

University launches new office to aid students directly affected by Dec. 13 shooting

By Alejandro Ruiz | August 11

The office will remain active through the 2028-29 school year.

New federal rule caps visa durations for international students, scholars

By Zarina Hamilton | August 5

The rule also sets new restrictions on changes in study programs for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.

Paxson to step down at end of 2026-27 academic year

By Cate Latimer | August 3

The Corporation will begin a nationwide search for the University’s next president.

Arts & Culture

Photo of Mica Tenenbaum, a member of the music duo Magdalena Bay, playing a keytar with colorful lights behind her.

Spring Weekend 2026 performances deliver mixed bag to Main Green

By Alice Xie, Ann Gray Golpira, Talia LeVine and Ian Ritter | May 4

The festival featured performances by Isabella Lovestory, BunnaB, Magdalena Bay and Thee Sacred Souls.

Photo of two women posing in fashionable attire.

Three more new singles to get you through finals

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 24

Maisie Peters, Lana Del Rey and Kacey Musgraves are bringing their best this spring with new releases.

Metro

Photo of the intersection of Thayer and Angell streets at night.

Man charged with murder of 86-year-old on College Hill

By Michelle Bi | July 8

Police arrested a 25-year-old suspect on July 2 in connection with the murder.

New law revives expired clergy sexual abuse claims

By Talia Egnal | June 15

Survivors can bring previously time-barred suits during a two-year revival window starting July 1.

State council votes to return PPSD to local control

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | May 26

The vote follows seven years of state control.

Hundreds rally for graduate unionization, immigrant protections

By Michelle Bi | May 6

The “May Day” rally was part of a nationwide movement.

Sports

Baseball team emerges from the dugout in celebration, screaming and clapping hands.

Science & Research

Brown researchers highlight which abnormalities in lung CT scans might reveal non-lung cancers

By Nishita Malhan | April 24

The findings could help minimize unnecessary additional cancer testing, which may be harmful.

Photo of Professor Omer Bartov in a suit.

Professor Omer Bartov's book argues Zionism evolved from humanitarian movement to militarized state ideology

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | April 24

The book “Israel: What Went Wrong?” was released this week.