Metro
Smiley unveils $624 million city budget, proposing 7.5% increase in tax levy
By Nora Rowe | April 16The budget balances investment in education, employee obligations and city service provision.
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University News
Why ENGN 0032 is no longer on Courses@Brown
By Kate Rowberry | April 16Students and TAs reflect on ENGN 0032, which will not be offered in the 2025-26 academic year.
University News
Staff shocked, disappointed after Brown cuts ties with Choices Program after 35 years
By Ethan Schenker | April 16Brown is cutting ties with a long-running K-12 history curriculum used by over a million students nationwide.
University News
Brown takes out $300 million loan amid federal funding uncertainty, budget deficit
By Cate Latimer | April 16Follow The Herald’s latest coverage on how the Trump administration is impacting Brown here.
University News
At SGA forum, candidates for UCS and UFB discuss Trump administration, campaign platforms
By Chiupong Huang and Hadley Carr | April 16The event drew over 200 students and featured speeches from UCS and UFB candidates.
Metro
Trump administration tariffs could impact RI electric vehicle adoption, sustainability goals
By Talia Egnal | April 16Increased import costs may stall the state’s net-zero carbon emission objectives.
University News
SGA ballot to include two questions on student response to federal actions
By Hadley Carr | April 16The general election ballot opens April 16 at noon.
University News
Here are the alumni running for positions on the Brown Corporation
By Roma Shah | April 16The voting period for the new members will close on May 2.
University News
Living in Perkins next year? Current residents say it’s not as bad as you think.
By Olivia Stacey | April 16Students describe living in Perkins as a bonding experience.
University News
NAACP sues Education Department over attacks on DEI
By Roma Shah and Samah Hamid | April 16In a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Education, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People alleged that the federal agency’s recent efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at educational institutions are unconstitutional and discriminatory. ...
University News
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer defends pragmatist approach in Tuesday lecture
By Ethan Schenker | April 16Breyer told The Herald that the court faces challenges with historic political divisions.
Metro
The 52-year-old One Financial Plaza will be up for auction this June
By Allyson Chen | April 14The owner of the building previously scheduled an auction for April, but postponed it to June 13.
University News
Sunrise Brown aims to engage campus in environmental justice with Earth Month programming
By Annika Singh | April 14Events include collaborations with other student organizations and affinity groups on campus.
Science & Research
Brown, other universities sue Department of Energy over research funding cuts
By Elise Haulund and Claire Song | April 14Follow The Herald’s latest coverage on how the Trump administration is impacting Brown here.
University News
Meet the 2025 Undergraduate Finance Board candidates
By Chiupong Huang and Hadley Carr | April 14Chair and vice chair candidates reflect on their platform priorities before the voting opens on April 16.
University News
Meet the 2025 Undergraduate Council of Students candidates
By Chiupong Huang | April 14The Herald spoke to candidates for UCS president and vice president about their platforms.
Metro
RISD students rally against the revocation of one international student’s visa
By Sanai Rashid | April 13On Friday, approximately 35 Rhode Island School of Design students rallied in response to the revocation of one RISD international student’s visa.
University News
Brown hosts bi-annual Ivy Native Conference highlighting Indigenous activism
By Zarina Hamilton | April 13The conference featured a series of guest speakers, workshops and traditional celebrations.
University News
As some high schoolers decide if they will commit to Brown, federal funding is top-of-mind
By Annika Singh and Alejandro Ruiz | April 13The Herald spoke to nearly two dozen admitted students about whether the freeze affects their college decision.
University News
Skylar Walters ’26 wins Goldwater Scholarship
By Olivia Stacey | April 13Skylar Walters ’26 wins the Goldwater Scholarship for her research on virus identification.
