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Live updates: Brown names victims in mass shooting

By Herald Staff | December 16

Two students were killed and nine others were hospitalized in Saturday's mass shooting.

Photo of two framed photos atop bouquets of flowers. In the photo on the left is Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov ’29, who is smiling and wearing a graduation regalia. In the photo on the right is Ella Cook, also smiling at the camera.

University confirms Ella Cook ’28, Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov ’29 as victims killed in Saturday’s shooting

By Maya Nelson and Annika Singh | December 16

The two students are remembered for their kindness and courage, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 wrote.

‘Unimaginably tragic’: Tracing the 50 hours after the shooting at Brown

By Michelle Bi and Alejandro Ruiz | December 16

The Herald followed the minute-by-minute coverage following Saturday's shooting.

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Law enforcement presents new footage of shooting suspect in Tuesday press conference

By Annika Singh and Ian Ritter | December 16

In a press conference, officials shared new footage of the mass shooting suspect.

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Brown early applicants react to postponed decision notifications in wake of Saturday’s shooting

By Ava Stryker-Robbins and Talia Egnal | December 16

On Monday, thousands of high school seniors around the world were planning to open their Brown early decision notification at 3 p.m. EST.

Community gathering honors victims of shooting incident

By Emily Feil | December 15

Community members gathered at Lippitt Memorial Park to honor victims of the Brown shooting incident.

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Manhunt continues as officials release new footage, photos showing unknown suspect

By Annika Singh and Ian Ritter | December 15

At a Monday press conference, authorities shared new videos and photos of a suspect.

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Live updates from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15

By Herald Staff | December 13

A shooting took place at Barus and Holley on Saturday.

University News

Two confirmed dead in active shooter incident on Brown campus, police do not have any suspects in custody

By Ian Ritter and Emily Feil | December 13

The alert and call were sent to students immediately by DPS following the incident, urging students to hide, run or evacuate until further notice.

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‘We don’t all need to be integers’: Brown celebrates ’25.5ers at Midyear Completion Ceremony

By Ivy Huang | December 10

Graduating speakers discussed the pathways that brought them to being a 0.5er.

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University News

Brown names Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration after $20 million donation

By Samah Hamid | December 10

The gift will fund new initiatives and support the Careers in the Common Good professional pathway.

University News

Clara Tandar ’25 MD’29 awarded Marshall Scholarship

By Emily Feil | December 9

Tandar plans to study medicine and bioengineering in the United Kingdom.

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University News

Grounds for conversation: Students’ favorite coffee shops near campus

By Kate Butts | December 7

Within half a mile from campus, there are at least seven cafes students can go to for a pick-me-up.

University News

How three alums are continuing their Brown journeys as faculty, staff

By Millie Barter | December 7

While many Brown graduates scatter across the world after their time on College Hill, some find themselves staying in or returning to Providence. The Herald spoke to three alums who are now employed by the University.

Two men sparring as part of Beat the Streets

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‘Like a second family’: Providence youth wrestling program kicks off winter season

By Seyla Fernandez | December 5

The Providence chapter of Beat the Streets New England serves hundreds of students at a variety of local schools.

University News

The data behind Brown’s highest governing body

By Roma Shah and Natalia Banos Delgado | December 5

The Herald explored the career and educational backgrounds, composition and political activity of the Corporation’s members.

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With holiday travel demand, some students are turning from Amtrak to buses, flights

By Sanai Rashid | December 5

Thanksgiving travel on FlixBus and Greyhound buses has increased more than 30% compared to last year.

University News

Fighting the College Hill floods: Brown takes steps to contain stormwater

By Ethan Schenker | December 5

Increasingly severe rain storms are straining an aging city and campus infrastructure.

University News

Food insecurity continues to rise among grad students, GSC spending suggests

By Ian Ritter | December 4

New graduate student groups claimed that they have recently faced stricter scrutiny from the SAO.

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How prices at College Hill convenience stores stack up

By Maya Kelly | December 4

The Herald compared the prices of popular items and spoke to students about purchasing preferences.