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Metro

PPSD students grapple with growing AI usage in schools

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | October 2

In August, the Rhode Island Department of Education released guidelines on AI usage in the classroom.

University News

Judge dismisses suit accusing Brown, other schools of price-fixing for students with divorced parents

By Kate Butts | October 2

The complaint did not sufficiently prove that Brown and 39 other schools raised the cost of attendance for students with divorced or separated parents.

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University News

GSC discusses union membership, federal actions and funding cuts at October meeting

By Ian Ritter | October 2

Students on fellowships are now considered student workers under state law.

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Science & Research

Haffenreffer Museum to repatriate cultural items associated with Wabanaki Nations

By Ivy Huang | October 2

The Haffenreffer Museum plans to return the four sets of cultural items on or after Oct. 29.

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Metro

RI issues new vaccine policies in response to federal restrictions

By Galen Gibb | October 2

State officials will allow pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients three and older without a prescription.

University News

Trump admin asks Brown to freeze tuition, cap international enrollment for funding advantage, WSJ reports

By Cate Latimer | October 1

Brown is among nine universities invited to sign a 10-point memo called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” by the Trump administration on Wednesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Metro

A glimpse into off-campus living

By Pavani Durbhakula | September 30

By the end of September, most students have already signed their leases for the following year.

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University News

Former Under Secretary of Education admits FAFSA issues, justifies rising tuition in Watson talk

By Alex Bruce | September 30

The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education dominated the conversation.

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University News

What Brown students want for the future of the Democratic Party

By Zarina Hamilton and Sophia Wotman | September 30

Democratic students at Brown describe their ideal future for the Democratic Party.

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Metro

Revolution Wind allowed to resume construction, judge rules

By Talia Egnal | September 30

Last month, the Trump administration issued a stop-work order on the offshore wind farm.

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University News

Why is the Biochemistry concentration attracting more students?

By Amelie Chin | September 30

Students cited flexibility and career options as two main motivators for selecting the concentration.

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University News

New $100,000 H-1B visa application fee set to impact international students, faculty

By Alejandro Ruiz | September 29

The increased fee for H-1B visas will impact the status of future Brown graduates and students.

Metro

How the RI congressional delegation is looking to leverage a government shutdown

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | September 29

Federal employees, as well as federal buildings and some services, may be impacted by the shutdown.

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University News

‘Unconditional kindness’: A tribute to late student Federico ‘Fede’ Barrera

By Maya Nelson | September 29

The first-year student, remembered for his thoughtfulness, curiosity and intellect, passed away this spring.

University News

Brown Police Sergeants Union issues unanimous vote of no confidence in police chief, deputy chief

By Maya Nelson and Sophia Wotman | September 29

In a unanimous decision, the Brown University Police Sergeants Union issued a vote of no confidence in Brown University Police Chief Rodney Chatman and Deputy Chief John Vinson, the union announced in a Monday morning news release.