The University is in the early stages of planning what may become a new building to enhance research facilities. A committee began discussing the possible building in September, but the project's details — including what and where it will be — remain up in the air, according to Provost Mark ...
Practically everything the human body does is the work of proteins. And since the function of a protein is intrinsically tied to its structure, structural changes can have dramatic effects on human health and disease.
Nearly three hours past the scheduled meeting time, state lawmakers spoke yesterday before the joint House and Senate finance committees to present their revisions to the Chafee-Raimondo pension reform bill. The legislation, spearheaded by the state's governor and treasurer, has been billed by Rhode ...
The University allocated $250,000 for employee bonuses and merit-based awards this fiscal year, according to Karen Davis, vice president for human resources. This figure represents an increase since the fiscal downturn of 2008 and 2009, after which no funds were allotted to the pool, but it is still ...
"We, in fact, will make Knowledge Providence the epicenter of the universe," Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, told a crowd of about 100 at the 2011 Knowledge Economy Community Forum yesterday morning.
Evan Schwartz '13, a student representative on the University Resources Committee, estimated a 5 percent tuition increase next year — higher than the typical 3.5 percent annual increases — at last night's general body meeting of the Undergraduate Council of Students.
Diman House, outfitted with user-controlled, variable thermostats, will pilot the Dorm Energy Efficiency Project this heating season. During the season — which began in October and will finish by early spring — the Office of Energy and Environment, a division of the Department of Facilities ...
Joe Paterno '50, head coach of the Penn State football team for the last 46 years, was fired by the university's board of trustees last night after a sex scandal rocked his program.
When Sidney Kushner '13 watched 11-year-old cancer patient Brett Paterra meet former Pittsburgh Pirates player Jim Rooker for the first time, he felt one step closer to his goal of empowering children with cancer. "Just to see that kid's eyes light up when the athlete walked in the room makes everything ...
Alex Morse '11 was elected the youngest mayor of Holyoke, Mass., last night, defeating incumbent Elaine Pluta.
Entrepreneurs and cupcakes came together in downtown Providence last night at a panel discussion with Brown alums involved in the Rhode Island business world. The panel — hosted by the Brown Alumni Association, the Brown Club of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship ...
Thirty percent of faculty members are dissatisfied with faculty spouse support, according to a poll conducted by The Herald earlier this semester. While about one-third of faculty was not familiar enough to answer, only 19 percent indicated satisfaction.
Nearly 25 faculty members, administrators and search committee members discussed research, interdisciplinarity and the University's mission at a Tuesday evening faculty forum on the search for the University's 19th president.
The second issue of Aldus, Brown's journal of translated works, is currently under production following a well-received first issue published last spring.
Circle which of the following you own: Laptop (non-netbook): 97.5% Netbook: 3.1% eReader (Kindle, Nook, etc.): 6.2% Tablet computer: 5.5% iPod or MP3 player: 67.8% iPhone: 37.4% Android phone: 13.4% Blackberry: 13.5% Do you approve or disapprove of the way Ruth Simmons is handling her ...
The vast majority of students indicated they would not be interested in joining a Reserve Officers' Training Corps program if Brown offered one, according to a recent Herald poll. Students also expressed mixed opinions on the number of admissions spots for recruited athletes, and they almost never deemed ...
SafeRide implemented a number of changes yesterday to increase the efficiency of the BrownMed/Downcity and campus shuttle services.
Brown ranked 17th among top research institutions for 2011-12 Fulbright award recipients, falling 14 places from last year. Brown ranked third in 2009 and 2010, according to lists released by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The Chronicle released the list for the most recent cycle Oct. 23.
After a roughly decade-long absence, Undergraduate Council of Students statements are making a comeback this semester.
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