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Eight months after promising to seek input on legacy admissions, Brown has only done so via alumni magazine

By Owen Dahlkamp and Kate Butts | November 10

President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 vowed in March to seek public input from Brown community members on the use of familial preferences in admissions. Eight months later, she has only solicited input via the Brown Alumni Magazine, which is distributed to alumni, staff, faculty and parents ...

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Brown launches new online master’s degree program in data science

By Aniyah Nelson | November 10

The program will welcome its first cohort in Sept. 2025.

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Watson pilots new Equity in Policy Scholars to increase diversity in MPA program

By Ian Ritter | November 10

Five students will be admitted to the program’s inaugural cohort for the 2025-26 academic year.

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These students are helping instructors improve their teaching

By Leah Koritz | November 10

The Problem-Solving Fellows help STEM professors, teaching assistants and tutors reflect on their teaching.

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Shuttle drivers warn of strike if agreement not reached by next week

By Ethan Schenker | November 7

After seven months of bargaining with private shuttle operator Transdev, shuttle drivers at Brown, the Rhode Island School of Design and Rhode Island College could go on strike next week if an agreement is not reached by their next bargaining session on Nov. 12.

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Providence City Council approves $1.5 million in lieu of taxes from Lifespan

By Avani Ghosh | November 7

On Thursday evening, Providence City Council approved an agreement for Brown University Health — previously Lifespan — to pay $1.5 million in lieu of taxes to the city, an agreement commonly abbreviated as PILOT. The motion passed 12-2.

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One day after a divisive presidential election, a panel of experts analyze the results

By Emily Feil | November 7

Following former President Donald Trump’s victory in this year’s elections, political science scholars discussed the future of the country at a joint panel hosted by the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy and the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs Wednesday night. ...

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Behind the scenes at Brown University’s biggest election-night event

By Maya Nelson | November 7

At midnight this Tuesday, Asher Labovich ’26 received a standing ovation from a crowd of hundreds gathered in Salomon Center’s auditorium. He had spent the night providing real-time political analysis to students as presidential election results poured in nationwide.

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Gabe Amo’s proposed bill would direct federal funds to RI’s ocean-centered blue economy

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | November 7

Following a multi-day, statewide tour late last month, Representative Gabe Amo (D-R.I. 1) announced new legislation that would support Rhode Island’s emerging “blue economy.”

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With new federal grants, RI organizations look to address Providence’s waste management problems

By Andrea Li | November 7

Providence officials unveiled a new plan to reduce waste. Funded by $255,850 worth of U.S. Department of Agriculture grants, the City will support initiatives and local organizations implementing composting bins, encouraging landfill diversions and developing school curriculum.

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UCS discusses adding student representatives to Corporation at town hall

By Kate Butts and Chiupong Huang | November 7

The Undergraduate Council of Students hosted a town hall to discuss its initiatives to increase student representation in and engagement with the University’s administrative bodies.

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Brown students react to Trump victory with dread, fear and self-reflection

By Elena Jiang | November 7

Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump was projected to win the presidency in a clear rebuke of Democrats, leaving many students at Brown University shocked, mournful and fearful.

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Brown students cultivate community and spiritual growth in religious spaces

By Grace Hu | November 6

At Brown, a majority of students hold no particular religious affiliation. But those who do represent a diverse array of faiths.

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Inside the app Brown researchers are developing to curb young adult drinking

By Samah Hamid | November 5

A group of researchers at Brown are developing an app to reduce drinking in young adults and encourage healthier drinking habits.

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2024 election polls: Centers navigate voter registration challenges

By Sanai Rashid, Abigail Donovan, Avani Ghosh, Ciara Meyer, Andrea Li and Megan Chan | November 5

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.

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This presidential election, Republican and Democrat organizers have their eyes on local races

By Megan Chan | November 5

When Christopher Bove became president of College Democrats of Rhode Island, he couldn’t help but notice the lack of political enthusiasm.

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All-egg-sandwich restaurant Cracked opens on Thayer

By Dia Nanda | November 5

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.

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RI won by Harris, but counties shift Republican compared to 2020

By Avani Ghosh | November 5

Despite victories for Democrats throughout Rhode Island, voter bases in all of the Ocean State's counties shifted Republican as compared to 2020.

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These RI climate programs are at stake in the 2024 election

By Ciara Meyer | November 5

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.

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New HousingWorks RI fact book details challenges faced by homeowners, renters in the state

By Sanai Rashid | November 3

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.