A group of people on a gondola during a full WaterFire lighting on Nov. 1, 2025. One person lights a brazier with a torch, while others add wood to the pile.

Behind the scenes of WaterFire

By Maya Nelson, Annika Singh, Talia Egnal, Michelle Bi and Sophia Wotman | December 4

Amid the installation’s financial challenges, The Herald spoke to WaterFire organizers, staffers, vendors and performers at the Nov. 1 full lighting.

A picture of two classroom doors at Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School. One says "5th grd" and "Welcome." The other says "Bienvenidos" and "5to grado." Both are decorated with cut-outs of pencils, stationary and flowers.

Hundreds of students, seven hours, two languages: One day at a bilingual school

By Ciara Meyer | October 30

The Herald visited the Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School to observe a day at a bilingual school.

Illustration of a human-like bear laying down with its legs crossed and playing a crossword puzzle.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 | Mini Crossword

By Paul Hudes | October 21

Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 | Mini Crossword

By Paul Hudes | October 20

Fall at Brown in photos

By The Herald Photo Team | October 18

After a summer that brought warm weather into October, Brown saw its first glimpse of fall weather this weekend. The Herald sent photographers across College Hill this weekend to capture the change of seasons.

A photo of University Hall from the Quiet Green on a sunny day. Various groups of students are sitting on the green.

Letters: Community reactions to Brown’s agreement with the Trump administration

By Letter to the Editor Contributors | August 19

Over the past few weeks, The Herald solicited reactions from community members — students, alumni, parents and staff — to show how those affiliated with Brown are feeling about the settlement.

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Science & Research

Trump has frozen millions in research grants. Explore how much Brown relies on them.

By Claire Song | April 25

The Herald’s data desk dove into federal and institutional data to understand how research is funded at Brown.

A picture of Kendrick Lamar superimposed on a collage of background images of attendees at Spring Weekend, on Brown University's campus.

Arts & Culture

75 years of Spring Weekend, by the numbers

By Manav Musunuru | April 24

From jazz to Kendrick Lamar to Offset, explore 75 years of performers at Brown.

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April 11 News Quiz

By Herald Staff | April 13

University News

See how you would have fared in the 2024 housing selection process

By Caleb Ellenberg | April 4

Click here to explore the interactive webpage.

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Multimedia

Today at Brown in Photos

By The Herald Photo Team | March 21

The Herald sent out 22 photographers for 24 hours to capture the first day of spring on College Hill.

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March 21 News Quiz

By Herald Staff | March 21

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By Herald Staff | March 7

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March 2 News Quiz

By Herald Staff | March 2

Four men playing basketball. One man jumps and motions to shoot the ball while an opposing player tries to block him.

Sports

Fighting for the final spot — How Brown can make Ivy Madness

By Caleb Ellenberg | February 27

Here’s how the basketball teams can still make the tournament.

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Feb. 22 News Quiz

By Herald Staff | February 22

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By Herald Staff | February 15

University News

Mapping love on campus

By Hadley Carr and Maxwell Zhang | February 13

It was the fall of 1978, and the Pat Metheny Group was playing an Oktoberfest concert at Swarthmore College. Ari Gabinet P’19 P’MD’20, a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and pre-law advisor for the University, remembers the day fondly.

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The avenue to academia at Brown University

By Jaanu Ramesh, Ashley Cai, Patrick Farrell, Ryan Doherty, Tabitha Lynn, Jennifer Shim, Shravya Sompalli and Serena Agarwal | May 13

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