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How much Brown’s meal swipes actually cost
By Donna Zhang and Tiffany Xiao | September 23Some students expressed frustration with dining pricing options.
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Brown sits at No. 13 on US News rankings for second year
By Roma Shah | September 23For the second year in a row, Brown has held on to its No. 13 spot in the 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings.
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Three of Brown’s smallest concentrations offer unique experiences despite low enrollment
By Donna Zhang | September 22Astronomy, contemplative studies and critical Native American and Indigenous studies see no interest from the class of 2029, Herald poll finds.
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University to lay off 48 employees, eliminate 55 unfilled positions
By Hadley Carr | September 22The plan aims to meet the University’s goal of filling a $15 million budget reduction.
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RI suicide hotline sees 212% increase in calls since 2022
By Michelle Bi | September 22The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has experienced a 212% increase in calls since opening in Rhode Island in 2022, state officials announced Sept. 8.
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Student-athletes cite flexibility, collaboration among reasons to study economics
By Lizaura Gomez Cabrera | September 22Herald poll data found that recruited athletes in the class of 2029 are more likely to pursue economics than their peers.
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DOJ lawsuit alleges PPSD discriminates via minority student loan forgiveness program
By Ava Stryker-Robbins | September 21The lawsuit stemmed from a Department of Justice investigation that opened in March.
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Computer science concentrators concerned about career as AI prevalence increases
By Olivia Stacey | September 21Computer science is one of the most popular concentrations at Brown. But the rise of artificial intelligence has sparked concerns about career opportunities in the field, particularly among computer science concentrators.
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Brown to eliminate five positions in staff consolidation across small academic departments
By Ethan Schenker | September 21Department chairs will form “neighborhoods” with shared staff under a plan intended to cut costs.
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Brown welcomes 38 new faculty members to College Hill
By Ana Neill | September 21Their fields of study span from Southeast Asian history to chemical engineering.
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Crafting community: DesignRI’s 12th Design Week celebrated local artisans
By Maya Kelly | September 21The weeklong event featured youth events, workshops, open studio hours and panels.
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Rhode Island Energy overcharged state by $2 million, audit finds
By Talia Egnal | September 21The supplier distributes energy to 99% of the state.
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A look back at the longest hospital strike in RI history
By Megan Chan | September 19“Hello, Butler 1199! My name is Dan, and I’m the delegate from BH Call Intake.”
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Advocates, officials say new State Transportation Improvement Plan misses mark on sustainability
By Pavani Durbhakula | September 18Rhode Island’s State Transportation Improvement Plan fails to prioritize climate goals, according to local advocates and officials.
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Brown professor Prerna Singh honored with prestigious Max Planck-Humboldt Medal
By Ian Ritter | September 18Prerna Singh, associate professor of political science, international and public affairs and behavioral and social sciences, has been awarded a Max Planck-Humboldt Medal for her research on social welfare policy. The medal is one of Germany’s most prestigious awards and aims to bring prominent research ...
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Yale Law Professor Akhil Amar lays out vision for American identity, new book at Constitution Day Event
By Amber Marcus-Blank | September 18In his talk, Amar argued for the necessity of a national narrative.
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$16.75 million donation to fund Prince Lab transition to new Innovation and Design Hub
By Cate Latimer | September 18The building will house an expanded Brown Design Workshop and two engineering master’s programs.
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Indoor turf facility on track to open for spring semester
By Emily Feil | September 18A new indoor turf facility is set to open in January and will serve athletes across all levels.
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Third World Transition Program provides incoming first-year students with space for collective discussion, community
By Zarina Hamilton | September 18The pre-orientation program helps students adjust to Brown with a series of affinity-focused workshops, group discussions and social events.
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After a century in RI, Hasbro to relocate Pawtucket headquarters to Boston
By Michelle Bi | September 17The toymaker’s board games, toys and licensing businesses will move by the end of 2026.
