A man with glasses and a striped long-sleeve t-shirt lectures in the front of an auditorium.

The Department of Chemistry hosted quantum chemist Garnet Chan for the 2026 Appleton Lecture.

Caltech professor makes case for classical computing in chemistry at Brown lecture

By Nishita Malhan | April 13 | Science & Research

The Department of Chemistry hosted quantum chemist Garnet Chan for the 2026 Appleton Lecture.

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

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

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

By Eric Dogini | April 14 | University News

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

Bruno remains in second place in the Ivy League standings as playoffs loom.

Baseball overtakes Dartmouth 2-1 in weekend series

By Harry Guo | April 13 | Sports

Bruno remains in second place in the Ivy League standings as playoffs loom.

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

By Emily Feil and Izabella Piatkowski | April 14 | Metro

A photo of the Rhode Island School of Design's Benson Hall building with a sign containing the building name and description: "Benson Hall, Printmaking."

The first RISD Admitted Students Days was held on April 10, and the next will be on April 17.

Professor details history of public health at Brown

By Alice Xie | April 14 | Science & Research

A photo showing Professor William Goedel presenting a slideshow on Public Health at Brown University in front of an audience in a room with a chandelier.

Professor of Epidemiology William Goedel discussed the evolution of public health since the University’s founding at a Monday talk.

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

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.

A photo of Brad Lander speaking into a microphone. A sign behind him reads “Brad Lander for Congress.”

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.

Two students lean over a table and take the Herald’s poll on laptops.

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.

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen criticizes war in Iran, party-line politics during Watson fireside chat

By Marat Basaria | April 10

The senator from New Hampshire also encouraged military funding for Taiwan.

Employees who worked following Dec. 13 eligible for compensatory time, one-time payments

By Ian Ritter | April 10

Employees will also be recognized at the women’s lacrosse game this Saturday.

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

An illustration of a young girl and boy sitting on a floor reading while surrounded by books and in front of a blue background featuring multiple random objects, people, and places.

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

By Milo Shenn | April 14

This year’s selections were “A Cup of Quiet” and “Conjure Island.”

R.I. judge rules HUD acted illegally in altering homelessness grant criteria

By Annika Melwani | April 13

HUD was found to have unlawfully tied grant eligibility to partisan political conditions.

Jewish deli Maven’s Jr. opens on Thayer Street

By Seyla Fernandez | April 13

The deli is the second Maven’s Delicatessen location in Rhode Island.

RISD’s ‘UNBOUND’ Art Book Fair binds community members through print media

By Izabella Piatkowski | April 13

The event attracted around 2,000 people and hosted 48 vendors from across the region.

Sports

Maggie Foxx ’28 with a softball bat raised behind her head during a game.

Science & Research

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.

Brown research may help medical professionals more accurately identify two forms of dementia

By Diya Khetan | April 10

The researchers examined Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration, a form of dementia often misdiagnosed.