The University’s postdoctoral researchers and Dean’s Faculty Fellows announced their plans to unionize Friday afternoon, according to a press release shared with The Herald. If successful, the Brown Postdoc Labor Organization would become the third group to unionize on Brown’s campus this year, ...

Postdoctoral researchers, Dean’s Faculty Fellows announce plans to unionize

By Jennifer Shim and Sam Levine | December 8 | University News

The Herald spoke with Nobel Prize-winning chemist Carolyn Bertozzi, who delivered a Lemley Family ...

Nobel Prize-winning chemist Carolyn Bertozzi talks research, identity as LGBTQ+ woman

By Owen Dahlkamp | December 6 | University News

The Herald spoke with Nobel Prize-winning chemist Carolyn Bertozzi, who delivered a Lemley Family ...

The Herald explored trends in undergraduate student worker unionization and reasons for its rapid ...

The rise in recent undergraduate unionization efforts, at Brown and beyond

By Ashley Cai | December 6 | University News

The Herald explored trends in undergraduate student worker unionization and reasons for its rapid ...

‘Open to all topics’: Cogut Institute for Humanities advances interdisciplinary scholarship

By Ned Kennedy | December 6 | University News

The Cogut Institute for the Humanities provides students, faculty and community members the opportunity to think about the humanities in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

10 Brown Athletics moments to remember from 2023

By Dennis Carey , Linus Lawrence , Haley Sandlow and Ben Goldberg | December 6 | Sports

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From conference championships to barrier-breaking moments to improbable win streaks, 2023 was a year packed with entertainment and excitement for fans of Brown sports. In honor of the accomplishments from Bruno’s teams, players and coaching staffs, The Herald looks back on 10 of Brown athletics’ ...

Opinions

Editors’ Note: Looking back at 2023

By 133rd Editorial Board | December 7

Thank you to our readers. We can’t wait to see where The Herald goes next.

Estice ’24.5: Savoring heritage: Exploring identity through sushi and potato salad

By Sasha Estice | December 7

In her column, Sasha Estice ’24.5 describes how food can connect us and shape our sense of self.

Gurjão Bonaparte ’26: A lack of transparency and research capacity shouldn’t be the reason not to divest

By Maria Claudia Gurjão Bonaparte | December 7

In her op-ed, Maria Claudia Gurjão Bonaparte ’26 argues that ACURM must have the resources to bring transparency to and identify potential social harm tied to University investments

Editorial: Survey says: Fill out your course evaluations

By Editorial Page Board | December 7

In their editorial, the editorial page board encourages students to fill out course evaluations and Critical Review surveys.

Buxbaum ’24: What OCD has taught me about moral purity and embracing the present

By Marielle Buxbaum | December 5

In her op-ed, Marielle Buxbaum ’24 argues that being able to accept imperfection is an effective strategy for living with obsessive-compulsive disorder — and making the world better.

University News

Faculty vote to integrate committee on grievance, procedural integrity committee

By Ryan Doherty | December 7

77% of faculty voted to approve a motion to integrate the Committee of Grievance and the Procedural Integral Committee.

Community coordinators union prepares for start of contract negotiations next semester

By Ethan Schenker | December 6

The Labor Organization of Community Coordinators is working to translate member demands into a first draft of a contract as organizers gear up for the start of negotiations with the University after winter break.

Doyle draws criticism for proposed changes to Provost Office to reorganize faculty affairs

By Ryan Doherty | December 5

Provost Francis Doyle proposed the establishment of a new Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs.

Brown to consider enhancing Title VI policies, release internet harassment guidance

By Ryan Doherty | December 5

Following a Nov. 7 Department of Education letter to universities, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 said the University will be reconsidering its policies regarding Title VI, which prohibits discrimination based on color, race and national origin.

International students discuss study abroad plans, experiences

By Kelvin Jiang | December 5

International students discuss plans to study abroad and reflect on their experiences.

Arts & Culture

To the Moon and back: How artists at Brown are repurposing decades-old film of the Moon

By Tom Li | December 5

Artists from the Brown Arts Institute launched the Moon Design Challenge, encouraging students to repurpose lunar film negatives sourced at the Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island.

Grace Chen ’24 builds bridge between traditional art forms, digital design

By Cavan Agatone | December 3

When Grace Chen ’24 is struck by artistic inspiration, she can envision the final product before she begins working.

Metro

‘City Girls’ get metro-spective

By 133rd Metro Section | December 7

The metro section writers and editors share their favorite spots and Providence and community stories from this year and their time at The Herald.

City increases funding for United Way to support racial equity program

By Serafym Rybachkivskyi | December 5

On Nov. 2, Mayor Brett Smiley’s administration had requested that the city’s Board of Contract and Supply consider the allocation of $3.35 million to United Way of Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization that focuses on advancing racial equity.

Partnerships, mergers, rebrands: Brown’s relationships with hospitals in Rhode Island

By Ciara Meyer | December 5

Earlier this fall, Brown announced that it would enter an agreement to strengthen its existing affiliation with Lifespan, the largest hospital system in Rhode Island, starting in 2024.

Southside Community Land Trust: Empowering local growers in urban spaces

By Sanai Rashid | December 5

Southside Community Land Trust manages over 60 community gardens and urban farms throughout Rhode Island.

Sports

Science & Research

New paper reviews importance of variability in marine climate change ecology research

By Francesca Grossberg | December 6

A new paper in the Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics from a University researcher and two University alumni suggests that exploring ...

‘Hard on the homefront:’ Brown alumnae panel discuss challenges facing women in medicine

By Liliana Cunha | December 5

A virtual panel discussion Monday discussed the adversities women face in medicine.

Podcasts

Bayberry Garden: A culinary oasis in Providence's Jewelry District