Photo of the interior of Barus and Holley.

A committee of faculty, staff and students will develop recommendations for a permanent campus memorial.

Paxson outlines plans to memorialize shooting victims, renovate closed Barus and Holley classrooms

By Roma Shah | April 14 | University News

A committee of faculty, staff and students will develop recommendations for a permanent campus memorial.

The Graduate Labor Organization’s parent group requested Brown recognize their unionization last ...

Brown declines to voluntarily recognize graduate fellow unionization

By James Libresco and Emily Feil | April 15 | University News

The Graduate Labor Organization’s parent group requested Brown recognize their unionization last ...

Ieva Jusionyte and Matthew Kraft are two of the 223 fellows chosen out of nearly 5,000 applicants. ...

Two Brown professors selected as 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

By Seyla Fernandez | April 15 | University News

Ieva Jusionyte and Matthew Kraft are two of the 223 fellows chosen out of nearly 5,000 applicants. ...

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

By Michelle Bi | April 15 | Metro

Sunset photo of the Rhode Island statehouse.

Peace officers include Brown and RISD police.

Men’s club volleyball crowned D1AAA national champions in historic win

By Rebecca Goodman | April 15 | Sports

Group photo of the men’s club volleyball team.

The team went undefeated in ten games across the three days of competition.

Opinions

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 ...

Mooney ’29 Murray ’29: A residential college system could solve Brown’s housing woes

By Max Mooney and Clara Murray | April 13

Last week was particularly stressful for many Brown undergraduates, and it didn’t even have anything to do with midterms. For rising sophomores and juniors, the stakes are high in Brown’s randomized, everyone-for-themselves housing selection. There seems to be a scarcity of desirable living situations, ...

Leggat-Barr ’28: The right has co-opted patriotism. Democrats need to reclaim it.

By Tommy Leggat-Barr | April 10

Since the onset of the Trump administration, the relationship between universities like Brown and the federal government has been adversarial. Characterized by funding fights, illegal campus encroachments and canceled programs, the past year has given many students on campuses across the country and ...

University News

Maroon palette illustration of a group of tired students swamped with work while one desperately hands out flyers to disinterested people.

Enhance, but not replace: How two student groups are responding to AI use

By Lucia Santiago | April 15

The Herald spoke with the Brown Undergraduate Law Review and Collegiate Consulting Group about their approach to AI use.

A photo of five students with the middle individual holding a trophy.

Brown Quizbowl team places second in national undergraduate tournament

By Tyler Timmers | April 14

Strong team bonds and a diverse range of academic knowledge led the team to victory.

Faunce Arch, a brick building, on a sunny day.

New student government leaders announced following election cycle with 18% voter participation rate

By Eric Dogini | April 14

Ariel Shifrin ’27 will serve as UCS president and Aidan Lu ’27 will assume the role of UFB chair.

Congressional candidate Brad Lander argues for ‘good neighborism’ at Brown Democrats talk

By James Libresco | April 13

The congressional candidate received an award from Brown Democrats on Thursday.

Student safety, divorce and AI: The Herald’s Spring 2026 Poll

By Ava Stryker-Robbins, Alice Xie and Sajiv Mehta | April 13

The Herald polled 1,275 undergraduates from March 17 to March 19.

Arts & Culture

An illustration of three pixelated characters with multicolored hair playing violins.

‘Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons’ is not just a spectacle, but a shared experience

By Miriam Davison | April 12

The around two-hour show featured orchestral arrangements from the video game.

Photo of Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) from Peaky Blinders in a long navy trench coat and cap.

‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ offers fitting ending for Tommy Shelby

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 9

The film returns viewers to the universe of the hit British television series “Peaky Blinders.”

Metro

Illustration of a blue room with light coming through a single window, shining on four empty chairs and a Red Cross symbol hanging on the wall.

Sports

Photo of Calli Gilchrist ’29 after winning against a wrestling opponent.

Science & Research

Photo of a male researcher wearing a red snowsuit and a winter hat smiling and kneeling on a large, snowy expanse with research equipment next to him.

Movement of spinning ice plates can provide insight into ocean turbulence, Brown study finds

By Amrita Rajpal | April 15

The study may have important implications for understanding climate change.

Brown researchers model distinct animal gait patterns with singular neural network

By Nabiha Allahwala | April 14

In the past, researchers have modeled distinct gaits with separate neural networks.

Paxson outlines plans to memorialize shooting victims, renovate closed Barus and Holley classrooms

Brown declines to voluntarily recognize graduate fellow unionization

Two Brown professors selected as 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

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

Men’s club volleyball crowned D1AAA national champions in historic win

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

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

Vishwakarma ’29: Math students need seminars too

Mooney ’29 Murray ’29: A residential college system could solve Brown’s housing woes

Leggat-Barr ’28: The right has co-opted patriotism. Democrats need to reclaim it.

Enhance, but not replace: How two student groups are responding to AI use

Brown Quizbowl team places second in national undergraduate tournament

New student government leaders announced following election cycle with 18% voter participation rate

Congressional candidate Brad Lander argues for ‘good neighborism’ at Brown Democrats talk

Student safety, divorce and AI: The Herald’s Spring 2026 Poll

‘Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons’ is not just a spectacle, but a shared experience

‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ offers fitting ending for Tommy Shelby

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

Vintage thrifting market offers Providence community new shopping experience

Kids Reading Across Rhode Island program connects schools, public libraries to promote literacy

‘It’s the best there is’: RISD’s newest admits are excited about Providence, campus community, artistic exploration

Calli Gilchrist ’29 takes home bronze at USA Wrestling Women’s National Championships

Baseball overtakes Dartmouth 2-1 in weekend series

On journey to professional baseball, Maggie Foxx ’28 strives to get ‘1% better’ every day

Baseball crushes Merrimack in mercy-rule shutout win

Women’s lacrosse triumphs over Columbia 13-12 in final seconds of Saturday matchup

Movement of spinning ice plates can provide insight into ocean turbulence, Brown study finds

Brown researchers model distinct animal gait patterns with singular neural network