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Sean Ferns named interim dean of financial aid

The University appointed Sean Ferns as its interim dean of financial aid in December, according to a Dec. 13 Today@Brown Announcement. 

Married University professors discuss mathematical breakthrough

One year ago, Assistant Professors of Mathematics Eric Larson and Isabel Vogt made mathematical history by reaching a breakthrough that had stymied other mathematicians since the 1800s. In a proof published ...

‘Shocking just to watch’: U. community members react to riots in Brazil

Deborah Cherman ’25 was visiting her grandparents in São Paulo, Brazil when thousands of rioters stormed the Supreme Court, Congress and presidential buildings in Brasilia, the country’s capital, ...

Study of R.I. drug supply shows prevalence of animal tranquilizer

A two-year drug testing study has revealed the prevalence of xylazine, a veterinary sedative, in the Rhode Island drug supply, prompting researchers to spread awareness about the substance and its potential ...

Following Josh Saal’s resignation, new leadership appointed to Rhode Island housing department

Former Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Josh Saal ’09 submitted his letter of resignation Wednesday, Jan. 11 only a year after stepping into the position. The resignation comes after months of criticism ...

DPS dog Elvy builds connections on, off campus

Since joining the Department of Public Safety as a therapy and comfort dog last September, black labrador Elvy has been fostering new relationships within the Brown community and beyond, according to ...

International students discuss winter break on campus

Over the five-week long winter break, Mehmet Topal ’26 enrolled in a winter session course, ENGL 0511C: “Fantastic Places, Unhuman Humans,” while also working shifts at the Nelson Fitness Center. ...

‘Learning at every point of the journey’: Students tackle winter session courses

During the 2022-23 Winter Session, Diyarhi Roy ’24 and the ten other students enrolled in the course EEPS 1220: “Climate Extremes and Human Rights: Winter Session in Geneva” had the opportunity ...

‘We’re not leaders of tomorrow. We’re leaders of today’: Kalikoonāmaukūpuna Kalāhiki ’24 calls for Indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice

Kalikoonāmaukūpuna Kalāhiki ’24 holds many titles.

R.I. abortion access bill advocates hope for new success after Roe

For the fourth consecutive year, the Rhode Island General Assembly’s legislative session saw the proposal of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, which would ensure that individuals on Medicaid or ...

Thayer businesses struggle amid inflation

Thayer Street has seen many closures in the past year, with several storefronts remaining vacant. Storefront signs read that Pokeworks will move into the former Santander Bank lot, but the next occupants ...

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Editors' Note: Saying hello and looking ahead

Today’s paper marks the first issue of The Herald for the 2023 calendar year and our first as the 133rd Editorial Board.

‘Creating an empowering community’: New all-women weightlifting club builds confidence, muscle

After Katie McCallum ’25 came across a TikTok video of Girl Gains in February, she began looking into how she could start a women’s weightlifting club on Brown’s campus. McCallum successfully formed ...

Fang ’26: Brown should drop the U.S. News & World Report’s flawed ranking system

On Jan. 17, Harvard Medical School announced its withdrawal from the U.S. News & World Report medical school rankings, following Harvard Law School to become the university’s second graduate school ...

New Fane Tower design brought before I-195 Commission

A new design for a 550-foot skyscraper known as the Fane Tower was brought before the I-195 Commission at a meeting Jan. 18. 

Nelson Fitness Center flexes new equipment, layout

Over winter break, the Nelson Fitness Center underwent several changes, including the addition of a turf area, five squat racks and deadlift platforms.

Refugee Dream Center aids in resettlement, assists with refugee employment, education

For Omar Bah, community advocacy was a priority well before he arrived in the United States.

Heart, humor, horror: The ten best films of 2022

The year 2022 saw a strong lineup of films released. As award season comes and goes, it’s important to look back on the year and consider what great works made a lasting impact. Some new voices were ...

Men’s basketball outshines Columbia in 97-85 win

On Saturday afternoon, the men’s basketball team (10-9, 3-3 Ivy) defeated Columbia (6-15, 1-5 Ivy) by a score of 97-85 in a high-scoring affair. The Bears’ offensive effort was spearheaded by Nana ...