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

By Jennifer Shim and Sam Levine | December 8

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, ...

‘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.

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.

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

By Owen Dahlkamp | December 6

The Herald spoke with Nobel Prize-winning chemist Carolyn Bertozzi, who delivered a Lemley Family Lecture Wednesday, about her research, identity and life experiences.

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

By Ashley Cai | December 6

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

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

By Ned Kennedy | December 6

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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International students discuss study abroad plans, experiences

By Kelvin Jiang | December 5

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

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Local vendors bring winter cheer to Providence Flea’s annual holiday markets

By Jennifer Shim | December 5

Vendors sell a wide array of goods at The Providence Flea’s holiday markets.

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Brown consistently ranks lowest among Ivies in percentage of students receiving financial aid

By Owen Dahlkamp | December 4

By dollar value, Brown’s financial aid packages are squarely in the middle of the pack among its Ivy League peers. But it consistently ranks lowest or second-lowest in the Ivy League in the portion of students who apply for and receive financial aid, The Herald’s analysis of Common Data Sets ...

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Conservation Commission seeks public comment on state’s ‘most important forests’ definition

By Tom Li | December 4

Community members raise concerns over definition’s applications, cite lack of specific regulations

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Different mediums, one goal: RISD students detail how they use art as a means of storytelling

By Sahil Balani | December 4

While working in various mediums and materials, five RISD student artists share the common goal of storytelling

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No Empty Seats combats mental health challenges with flash mobs, mermaid costumes, free hugs

By Katie Jain | December 4

Content warning: This article includes mentions of suicide.

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Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center celebrates 50 years

By Amanda Sun | December 3

This November, the Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center celebrated its 50th anniversary as a resource for Fox Point and University-affiliated families with young children.

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Students discuss pre-grad school plans, rationale

By Owen Dahlkamp | December 3

As the class of 2024 begins to look beyond their time on College Hill, immediately starting graduate school may seem like the natural next step for some. But many are considering taking a gap year before committing to a graduate degree.