The Brown Corporation, the University’s highest governing body, announced Tuesday that President Christina Paxson’s P’19 P’MD’20 term is being extended by two years, from an end date in June 2026 to a new expiration in June 2028.
The extension — which is granted by agreement between the president and the Corporation — was unanimously approved by the governing body earlier this month, Chancellor Brian Moynihan ’81 P’14 P’19 wrote in a University-wide email.
“During a tumultuous time facing American higher education, Brown is fortunate to benefit from President Paxson's steady and principled leadership,” he wrote. Moynihan also highlighted various initiatives Paxson has overseen during her tenure, including an expansion of research and financial aid for students.
“The uncertainty of the times we are in, while challenging, has reaffirmed my belief in our mission and the dedication of Brown faculty, students and staff to serve the community, the nation and the world with distinction,” Paxson said in a University press release.
Over the past two years, Harvard, Penn and Columbia have seen rapid term turnover among their presidents amid Congressional investigations into alleged antisemitism on campuses, massive student protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war and — most recently — the Trump administration’s threats to federal research funding and academic freedom.
Brown has not been spared in recent weeks either. The University is currently facing an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and multiple congressional committees. Brown has also not received reimbursements for any of its National Institutes of Health grants since early April, amid the White House’s threat to freeze $510 million of the University’s federal funding.
Paxson is currently serving her 13th year as the University’s top administrator — the longest time of any current Ivy League president.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Staff from The Brown Daily Herald
