University News
President Christina Paxson elected to American Council on Education board of directors
By Katie Jain | March 9Paxson will begin her three-year term on the board in April.
News
Metro
R.I. representatives introduce ‘bottle bill’ for plastic-free waterways
By Mahin Ashfaq | March 9On Thursday, the Rhode Island Zero Waste Coalition advocated for a “bottle bill.”
Metro
FDA advisors recommend approval of naloxone over-the-counter distribution
By Kelvin Jiang | March 8Rhode Island experts discuss the impact of the potential approval of naloxone for over-the-counter use.
University News
Yearbook cost reduced from $100 to $30
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 8With new funding, Liber Brunensis hopes to increase accessibility for those looking to purchase a yearbook.
University News
UCS passes resolution supporting fossil fuel dissociation campaign at town hall
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 8Sunrise Brown delivered a presentation at a UCS town hall Wednesday in which they overviewed their recent report on Brown’s relationship with the fossil fuel industry.
Metro
‘Relying on each other, we can do even more’: City Council hosts event for International Women’s Day
By Avani Ghosh | March 8On March 8, the Providence City Council hosted an event featuring local women-owned businesses, poetry and a panel discussion on how the pandemic affected the mental health of women and teen girls.
University News
Campus sororities see uptick in recruitment for first time since pandemic
By Anisha Kumar | March 8The University sororities have concluded their rush process, with less than half of those registered for rush accepting bids.
University News
Fashion@Brown envisions more sustainable fashion industry
By Julia Vaz | March 8From renting out clothing to swapping pieces with other students, Fashion at Brown hopes to continue their partnerships in making clothing more sustainable and affordable.
University News
Paxson provides updates on grant, gift review process
By Owen Dahlkamp | March 8According to Paxson, the group’s first recommendation was to “amend the Openness In Research Policy” — which states the University’s commitment to freedom of research — to include a clause ensuring that the University’s grant and gift acceptance policies align.
University News
Health Equity Scholars highlight program support, opportunities at SPH
By Swaraj Agarwal | March 7HES program has expanded from HBCU graduates to include RI residents and graduates of HSIs.
Metro
R.I. bill would offer injured-on-duty status for firefighters, police officers with PTSD
By Injy El-Dib | March 7For the third consecutive year, Rep. Steve Casey (D-Woonsocket) has introduced a bill that would allow Rhode Island firefighters and police officers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder to receive pay for injury on duty and made eligible to apply for a disability pension.
University News
Brown launches new Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies concentration
By Neil Mehta | March 7Almost one year after being announced at the April 2022 faculty meeting, the Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies concentration is now available for students.
Metro
Senate President Ruggerio called for resignation of RIPTA CEO, merger with RIDOT
By Yael Sarig | March 7After several tumultuous months for RIPTA, Senator Dominick Ruggerio calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO, merger with RIDOT and Senate oversight hearing.
University News
Zia discusses potential changes to enrollment units at faculty meeting
By Owen Dahlkamp | March 7The changes have not yet been officially proposed.
University News
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants share culture, language
By Dana Richie | March 7For the 2022-23 academic year, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants are helping undergraduate students improve their language skills in multiple University language programs.
University News
Ukrainian House at Brown offers ‘a piece of home’ to students, support for Ukraine
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 6The Ukrainian House at Brown gained official University recognition.
Metro
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen closes after five years
By Rhea Rasquinha | March 6Students reacted to Ganko Ittetsu Ramen’s permanent closing.
University News
Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life celebrates 70th anniversary, looks to future
By Sarah Onderdonk | March 6The Office seeks to grow its visibility and support programming like a planned spiritual residential community in the new Brook Street dorms.
University News
Sunrise Brown kicks off DIRE campaign at Main Green rally
By Sam Levine | March 5The campaign calls on the University to dissociate from the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in the Providence community.
University News
‘It’s revolutionary’: How La Alianza is supporting Brown’s Latinx pre-law students
By Sofia Barnett and Aniyah Nelson | March 5With its sights set on the future, the University’s first Latinx pre-law society, La Alianza, has plans for extensive programming and reform on campus.
