At Brown, a majority of students hold no particular religious affiliation. But those who do represent a diverse array of faiths.
A group of researchers at Brown are developing an app to reduce drinking in young adults and encourage healthier drinking habits.
As Rhode Islanders headed to the polls to vote in the 2024 presidential election, The Herald visited three poll locations in Providence and spoke to voters and poll workers.
When Christopher Bove became president of College Democrats of Rhode Island, he couldn’t help but notice the lack of political enthusiasm.
With a bright color scheme and lively music, Cracked on Thayer Street welcomed its first customers on Monday to an eatery which specializes in all things egg sandwiches.
Despite victories for Democrats throughout Rhode Island, voter bases in all of the Ocean State's counties shifted Republican as compared to 2020.
Since President Joe Biden took office in 2020, Rhode Island has received millions of dollars in federal funding for environmental programs and initiatives. But the state’s congressional delegation says those dollars could be at risk if former President Donald Trump is elected this week.
In 2023, the median value of single-family homes in Rhode Island increased by 15.1%, marking the greatest increase in the country, according to a new report from HousingWorks RI.
A new academic track at the Warren Alpert Medical School will help biomedical faculty be recognized for their clinical expertise.
Regulars at The Nitro Bar in Providence have come to expect a line out the door as they await their weekly dose of caffeine.
Brown will not dissociate from fossil fuels at this time, the University announced Thursday following a review by a campus advisory committee.
Brown’s Open Curriculum, with 96 concentration tracks and certificates, gives students the option to study a wide variety of subjects during their time on campus. But some students opt to specialize their experience even further.
Since 2015, a group of state officials, organizers and community members have been meeting to address Rhode Island’s overdose crisis — which kills over one Rhode Islander a day, on average.
The Undergraduate Council of Students’ referendum demanding student representation on Brown’s Corporation passed by a margin of 1,368 to 508 students.
The program will stop accepting applications on March 15, 2025 pending Graduate Council approval.
The Herald spoke to eight students on their experiences with barriers to absentee voting.
In 2014, Rhode Island voters approved $35 million in bonds dedicated to funding enhancements to mass transit hub infrastructure, which would likely mean replacing or upgrading Providence’s Kennedy Plaza.
Ten candidates shared their perspectives on the ongoing school choice debate.
The clock strikes 11:50. The bell tower rings. Students rush out of their classes and head to the dining halls for lunch. Need a pick-me-up? The Ivy Room’s freshly blended smoothies might be just what you need. Looking for something heartier? The pasta toss at the Sharpe Refectory will be sure to ...
President Joe Biden presented former University President Ruth J. Simmons with the National Humanities Medal, an annual recognition of leaders in the humanities, during an Oct. 21 White House ceremony.
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