University News
Hassenfeld director appointed vice chair of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
By Neil Mehta | March 15Michael Silverstein previously served as task force member from 2016 to 2020.
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‘Tip of the iceberg’: Activists, members of reparations commission reflect on Providence’s $10 million reparations program
By Chinmayi Rajaram | March 15Reparations budget signed last November offers to start addressing Providence’s racial wealth and equity gaps, but has its limitations, activists said.
University News
Brown considering ‘identity’ application essays in preparation for potential end of affirmative action
By Owen Dahlkamp | March 15University officials are meeting regularly to discuss the potential impacts of the court's rulings this summer, said Associate Provost for Enrollment Logan Powell.
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‘We’ve been thrust into the center of a national debate’: U. scholars talk Critical Race Theory
By Ryan Doherty | March 14Scholars of critical race theory say they have received threats for studying the field.
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AIDS scholars discuss history, cultural impaсt of condition in new book
By Dennis Carey | March 14‘We Are Having This Conversation Now: The Times of AIDS Cultural Production’ aims to reignite discourse surrounding AIDS.
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Massimo Riva’s ‘Shadow Plays’ explores analog precursors to virtual reality
By Benicio Beatty | March 14Virtual reality devices have only recently begun to take gaming and entertainment communities by storm, but humans throughout history have made devices that simulate reality, which Professor of Italian Studies Massimo Riva highlights in his digital publication “Shadow Plays.”
Science & Research
‘Inspire the next generation of neuroscientists’: Brown to host Brain Fair this weekend
By Owen Dahlkamp | March 14The event aims to raise awareness about brain research at Brown and in Rhode Island.
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What it takes to build a business, from three women entrepreneurs
By Liliana Greyf | March 14To run a business, “you have to be willing to put yourself out there,” Julia Broome, owner of Kin Southern Table + Bar said.
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UCS, UFB, CCB candidates speak in open platform event
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 14Candidates discussed improving student life and Brown’s relationship with the Providence community.
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Politics, passion and ‘prolific’ scholarship: Professor James Morone reflects on 40 years at Brown
By Anisha Kumar | March 14Morone believes that the balance of realism and hope in his lectures could be the “secret sauce” that has drawn hundreds of students to the course year after year.
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Indigenous Scholar in Residence Eduardo de la Cruz presents misconceptions about Nahua resistance to colonization
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 14In his presentation, de la Cruz shared how these adolescents were surprised to learn about this history of resistance and the rich intellectual history of Nahua scholars.
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Jai-Me Potter-Rutledge named School of Public Health assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
By Neil Mehta | March 13Jai-Me Potter-Rutledge will transition into the permanent position from her interim role as assistant dean, which she has served since June 2022.
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Here are the candidates running for UCS
By Lily Starrs | March 13Three candidates for president, two candidates for vice president discussed their platforms.
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Here are the candidates running for UFB
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 13Issues include diversity on Undergraduate Finance Board, equitable funding.
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Sarah Doyle Center kicks off 2023 Women’s History Series
By Chloe Fatsis | March 13Sarah Doyle center hosts a series of events in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Metro
After six years, Fane Tower project will not proceed
By Rhea Rasquinha | March 12Fane Tower will not be constructed following litigation delays and community pushback.
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Rhode Island legislators introduce bill expanding, clarifying public records access
By Julianna Chang | March 12Bill responds to constituent concerns about police accountability.
University News
‘Truth or Dare?’: TEDxBrownU conference spotlights open-mindedness, introspection
By Anisha Kumar | March 12TEDxBrownU's eighth annual conference Sunday evening gave speakers opportunity to explore talk's theme of “Truth or Dare?”
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Brown extends test-optional policy for 2023-24 admissions cycle
By Owen Dahlkamp and Haley Sandlow | March 10For the fourth year in a row, the University will employ a test-optional policy for applicants, extending the policy for students applying to the class of 2028, according to a Friday announcement from the Office of College Admission.
Metro
Brown pre-college programs to provide full scholarships to admitted PPSD students
By Stella Chen | March 10The University expands financial aid program to promote equity and increase enrollment of PPSD students.
