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Retired Admiral Phillip Davidson warns of multidimensional Chinese threat to Indo-Pacific stability in Watson talk

By Teddy Fisher | April 11

Retired admiral Phillip Davidson portrayed China as a rising threat to regional stability at a Watson Institute discussion titled “Opportunities and Challenges in the Indo-Pacific” on Thursday afternoon. Davidson, who served as a naval officer for 39 years before his retirement in May 2021, headed ...

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Students gather outside Hillel in protest of Israeli officer’s visit

By Owen Dahlkamp and Katie Jain | April 10

Approximately 60 students gathered outside of the Brown-RISD Hillel on Wednesday evening to protest an event hosted by Brown Students for Israel featuring a conversation with Yuval Klein, a search and rescue and intelligence officer for the Israeli Defense Forces.

Metro

Mayor Smiley faces backlash for South Water Street bike lane removal plan

By Ciara Meyer | April 10

Since March, the city has considered temporarily closing the South Water Street bike lane to alleviate traffic congestion from the Washington Bridge closure. On April 3, the City formally unveiled the bike lane removal proposal alongside other traffic mitigation plans.

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Five Brown faculty awarded President’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Governance

By Ryan Doherty | April 10

President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 awarded five faculty members with the President’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Governance at the monthly faculty meeting on April 2.

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Experts discuss misinformation, artificial intelligence, grassroots solutions at panel

By Megan Chan | April 9

Misinformation experts discussed social media, algorithms and artificial intelligence at a Tuesday panel hosted by The Information Futures Lab.

Science & Research

University community comes together to watch solar eclipse

By Jaanu Ramesh | April 8

Students flooded onto the Main Green as 2:15 p.m. approached and Rhode Island’s partial solar eclipse began.

Science & Research

Three Brown students win prestigious Goldwater scholarship

By Irene Zhao | April 8

Three Brown students were named Barry Goldwater Scholars, an award intended to support college sophomores and juniors with promising futures as researchers in the sciences, mathematics and engineering. Awardees receive a scholarship of $7,500 per year.

Metro

Like No Udder relocates to Hope Street

By Mira White | April 8

In the Fox Point neighborhood lies a special spot for vegans and ice cream enthusiasts alike. But while gearing up for the 2024 season, the vegan ice cream shop Like No Udder found itself facing property challenges.

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Even at Brown, some say they felt New Jersey earthquake

By Tom Li | April 8

At 10:23 a.m. Friday, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, about 40 miles west of New York City. The quake sent tremors throughout the northeastern United States, with numerous reports of shaking in Rhode Island, including on Brown’s campus.

Metro

Save The Bay merges conservation efforts, family fun at new aquarium

By Ciara Meyer | April 8

This article is part of an Earth Month series exploring environmental issues, climate initiatives and community stakeholders throughout Providence and Rhode Island.

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UCS, Swearer Center host inaugural Community Engagement Festival

By Julianna Chang | April 7

Last week, the Undergraduate Council of Students collaborated with the Swearer Center to host the inaugural Community Engagement Festival, which was aimed at making “service more available and accessible to students at Brown while also promoting ethical community engagement,” according to UCS Community ...

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Union reps share organizing updates at second annual ‘State of the Unions’

By Ethan Schenker | April 7

Students, on-campus labor organizers and regional labor union representatives convened on Saturday for the Student Labor Alliance’s second annual State of the Unions meeting.

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GSC decides commencement speakers, postpones elections

By Katie Jain | April 4

At its monthly general body meeting this Wednesday, the Graduate Student Council selected Nadia Tsado GS and Deanna Stueber ScM ’18 GS to deliver speeches on behalf of master’s and PhD students, respectively, at their commencement ceremonies on May 25 and 26.

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The class of 2028: Accepted students react to acceptance

By Talia LeVine | April 4

Following last week’s regular decision admissions release, The Herald spoke with students of Brown’s incoming class of 2028 to hear their reactions to joining the next cohort of Brunonians.

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Trying to fill your fall 2024 Courses@Brown cart? Here are four new classes to consider

By Kate Rowberry | April 4

As of Thursday, undergraduates have 847 course options to choose from for the upcoming fall 2024 semester, according to Courses@Brown. With so many options, how do you know you haven’t overlooked the perfect course?

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Activists discuss University, Corporation ties to fossil fuel industry at teach-in

By Ethan Schenker | April 3

Members of the climate advocacy group Sunrise Brown reiterated calls for the University to cut social and financial ties with the fossil fuel industry at a Wednesday teach-in.

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Brown Debating Union members reflect on successful competitive season

By Aniyah Nelson | April 3

Mac Hays ’24 knew he wanted to join the Brown Debating Union well before he first arrived on campus.

Metro

Providence Flea Market relocates for 2024 summer season

By Sanai Rashid | April 2

This summer, the Providence Flea Market will relocate from its usual spot on the east bank of the Providence River to the west side of 195 District Park.

University News

72% of faculty vote in favor of School of International and Public Affairs

By Cate Latimer | April 2

Faculty approved a motion to convert the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs into a school at a Tuesday meeting, with 72% voting in favor. Pending approval by the Brown Corporation, the school will be officially established on July 1, 2025.

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Community Coordinator union introduces new clauses at third bargaining session

By Grace Hu | April 2

The Labor Organization of Community Coordinators had its third bargaining session with the University on March 15 over its first collective bargaining agreement.