Brown will convene a new committee to develop a clear University values statement, following criticism of a lack of clearly defined values during Brown’s divestment proceedings.
State legislators from two newly formed special commissions met late last month to discuss one of Rhode Island’s most pressing issues: beach erosion.
Michael Littman, a professor of computer science, was named the inaugural Associate Provost for Artificial Intelligence at Tuesday’s faculty meeting.
On Monday, Vietnamese artist Xuân-Lam Nguyễn spoke about his background and craft in a talk titled “From Folk to Future: Crafting New Histories and Identity.”
When the Lindemann Performing Arts Center held its grand opening in October 2023, the completion of the performance building was met with eager anticipation by students on campus awaiting a new, dynamic performing space.
Brown advised international students, faculty, staff members and scholars to return to Providence before Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, according to an email reviewed by The Herald.
Union members voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday.
On Nov. 12, teachers at the Paul Cuffee Lower School filed for unionization under the National Labor Relations Board, mirroring unionization efforts at charter schools across Providence.
The initiative is a means to kick-starting interdisciplinary teams to address environmental issues.
The Main Green’s dead elm tree was one of the ‘main pressure points’ during negotiations to end the spring encampment.
Former and current RISD student activists discuss divestment and campus political engagement.
Group leaders cited collaboration as key to pushing back against conservative policies.
Over a year ago, Pawtucket city officials closed down a portion of Morley Field, the only park within the surrounding neighborhood of Woodlawn and a community hub for the area’s historically low-income, BIPOC community.
The plan also addresses the city’s housing crisis through accessory dwelling units and inclusionary zoning.
An agreement between the City and the Rhode Island Department of Education will address the multi-million budget deficit currently straining the Providence Public School District and provide more funding moving forward. Tax increases for homeowners and businesses in 2026 are now to be expected. ...
The Herald analyzed a new city website detailing the FY2024 community contributions made by Brown, RISD, PC and JWU.
A poll by the Undergraduate Council of Students found that most students want the council to take stances on University issues. But only 36% want the body to take stances on off-campus issues.
The land transfer will fulfill a 2017 agreement between the University and the tribe.
Over the past three years, Brown’s Sayles Organ has undergone major restoration in an effort to maintain the musicality and integrity of the century-old instrument.
The Global Brown Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 15 to Nov. 2, spotlighting the experiences and cultures in Brown’s global community.
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