Metro
How new legislation is helping R.I. fight off invasive green crabs
By Heshma Hussain | February 6New $10 licenses aim to make harvesting more accessible.
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University News
Brown Rise Up shifts focus to anti-ICE activism
By Zarina Hamilton and Marat Basaria | February 6The Herald spoke to members of the group about their recent activism efforts.
Metro
Vegan food hall Plant City’s Providence location to close Feb. 8
By Pavani Durbhakula | February 5Plant City’s Providence location is set to close this Sunday after six years in business. The vegan food hall announced its closure on Jan. 26, citing a reduction in customers over the past two years. Plant City’s other locations in Barrington and Warwick will remain open.
Metro
RISD ‘Wintersession’ study abroad courses search for unconventional classrooms across continents
By Rachel Wicker | February 5This January, students from RISD and Brown traveled to seven countries to study interdisciplinary subjects across art and science.
Metro
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti announces resignation
By Kelly Ding | February 5Director Peter Alviti of RIDOT announced his notice of resignation, effective Feb. 27.
University News
Guaranteed scholarship may increase rural, low-income students’ applications to selective colleges, Johns Hopkins professor says at talk
By Ali Schapiro | February 5Professor Stefanie DeLuca’s research focused on the impacts of a University of Michigan scholarship.
University News
VP for Diversity and Inclusion Matthew Guterl discusses student responses to Dec. 13 at GSC meeting
By Ian Ritter and Noa Saviano | February 5Administrators were struck by students’ adoption of the phrase “Ever True” following the shooting.
Metro
Bipartisan bill proposes $3 million in extra funding for R.I. Food Bank
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 5The bill was referred to the Senate finance committee, and it is still undergoing review.
Metro
R.I. officials introduce legislation that would mandate public colleges arm campus police
By Annika Melwani | February 4Brown and the University of Rhode Island are currently the only campuses in the state that arm their public safety officers.
University News
Paxson shares hopes to keep Brown both open and secure at February faculty meeting
By Seyla Fernandez and Samah Hamid | February 4On Tuesday, faculty members provided feedback on new University security initiatives.
Metro
Legislative commission recommends establishment of medical school at URI
By Nate Barkow | February 4A R.I. legislative commission recommended the establishment of a public medical school at the University of Rhode Island.
Metro
R.I. to receive $11 million in federal grants to support blue economy, community improvements
By Talia Egnal and Heshma Hussain | February 4Rhode Island will receive over $11 million through federal Community Project Funding to support various initiatives.
University News
Brown ranks No. 2 nationally for 2025–26 Fulbright recipients
By Ivy Huang | February 4The Herald spoke with five of the scholars about their experiences abroad.
University News
Space availability changes leave clubs scrambling to relocate, reschedule
By Lucia Santiago | February 4Facing a lack of space, clubs across campus struggle to find sufficient meeting and practice rooms.
Metro
Data privacy concerns spark debate on the future of Flock cameras in R.I.
By Kelly Ding | February 3The cameras helped identify the perpetrator of the Dec. 13 shooting.
Metro
Man stabbed on Thayer Street, suspect in custody
By Michelle Bi | February 2The incident was not related to Brown, according to a PPD spokesperson.
Metro
Anti-ICE protest in photos
By The Herald Photo Team | February 2The Herald captured photos of the student walkout and State House rally protesting recent escalations in federal immigration enforcement.
University News
Brown contributes $3M in grants to Rhode Island workforce as part of federal agreement
By Roma Shah | February 2The University awarded $1.5M each to the Community College of Rhode Island and apprenticeship program Building Futures.
University News
When students rushed to leave campus after the shooting, alums paid for last-minute flights
By Rebecca Goodman | February 1The Bruno Flight Fund raised over $23,500 and worked with various airlines to send students home early.
Metro
Hundreds of Rhode Island students walk out of K-12 schools in protest of ICE
By Ava Stryker-Robbins | February 1Participants included students in Providence, South Kingstown, East Greenwich, Pawtucket and Narragansett.
