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Democrat Gabe Amo wins special election for House seat

 Democrat Gabe Amo won a special election for Rhode Island’s 1st U.S. Congressional District.

Bikeability at Brown: Students discuss cycling on College Hill

Students discussed cycling on College Hill and criticized an element of a new agreement between Providence and its private colleges that leaves room for decreasing bike parking requirements. 

A step inside the LGBTQ Center’s queer, gender-affirming closet

The Stonewall House’s queer closet contains a general side and a gender-affirming supply side, both of which are open to students of all backgrounds. 

Brown community members attend teach-in on Stop Cop City

Around 20 University community members gathered in Smith-Buonanno Hall Monday night for a teach-in on the Stop Cop City movement hosted by local prison abolition group RailRoad.

CS department introduces revised concentration requirements

The Department of Computer Science announced revised concentration requirements to students within the department at a meeting Oct. 23. The new requirements, which are not yet finalized, strive to better prepare students for 1000-level courses. Currently enrolled students planning to concentrate in ...

Sunrise Brown hosts student climate activists for conference, workshops, collaboration

Last weekend, more than 160 students from more than 40 universities across the United States and Canada convened on College Hill for the inaugural College Climate Gathering hosted by Sunrise Brown. From Nov. 3-5, participants attended workshops and panels centered around campus climate organizing and ...

With $100,000 gift from Steve Cohen, Brown Investment Group founds student-run hedge fund

In August 2022, staff at the University’s Investment Office contacted the student-run Brown Investment Group for a potential meeting. The purpose of the meeting, according to former BIG presidents Ian Becker ’24 and Ben Piekarz ’24, was “not completely clear” at the time.

Provost’s Office, Data Science Institute launch artificial intelligence conversation series

Thursday's event was part of a year-long discussion series about concepts related to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Biden administration designates new ‘Tech Hub’ in Rhode Island

R.I. Commerce’s Ocean Tech Hub receives federal grant to develop ‘blue economy’

Graduate Student Council elects new executive board, approves budget reallocation

The general body reelected Farha Mithila GS as GSC President .

Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in CD1 election debate

On Thursday night, a respectful debate in light of polarized national politics was held between Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard Jr. for the 1st U.S. Congressional District special general election.

Smiley administration proposes reallocation of $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has proposed reallocating $20 million of remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act money to housing and other local priorities.

Joel Revill GS joins School of Professional Studies as deputy dean for academic and student affairs

Joel Revill GS is the new deputy dean for academic and student affairs.

Dive into The Herald's Fall 2023 Poll

Early decision applications face uncertain future

Since 2001, Brown applicants have had the option to apply to the University via early decision — a binding admissions practice with a deadline months before regular decision applications. On Wednesday, the latest cohort of hopeful Brunonians submitted their binding applications. But this policy’s ...

Students workers discuss decisions to unionize at UCS town hall meeting

The Undergraduate Council of Students hosted a student labor town hall Wednesday focused on the experiences of on-campus student workers. The meeting included comments from on-campus student union members from the Teaching Assistant Labor Organization, Graduate Labor Organization and Labor Organization ...

RIDOT’s carbon reduction strategy draws backlash from advocates for focus on highways

On Oct. 3, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation published its Carbon Reduction Strategy and opened the document’s public comment period, which is scheduled to close Friday. The plan, which is required for states to receive funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction ...

BioBlitz creates community through scientific exploration of the natural world

Back in 2000, when then Brown PhD candidate David Gregg PhD’00 was reading the Providence Journal over his fiancée’s shoulder, a small invitation caught his eye: The Rhode Island Natural History Survey wanted volunteers to join their first ever BioBlitz, a whole day of counting animal and plant ...

Beta Omega Chi fraternity celebrates 10 years during Black Alumni Reunion weekend

An anti-hazing and philanthropic organization, the fraternity currently serves 18 undergraduate members and several affiliated alumni.

Ashley Kim ’24 elected as UCS student activities chair

Ashley Kim ’24 was elected as UCS Student Activities Chair Monday.