Watson Institute honors Gregorian’s legacy

By Charlie Clynes | October 22

Vartan Gregorian, Brown’s 16th president and former president of the Carnegie Corporation, passed away last April and was honored in a virtual event yesterday for his commitment to diversity, peace and equal opportunity. “Fostering a More Just and Peaceful World — Vartan Gregorian and His Legacies ...

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Students protest conditions faced by BDS workers, call on U. to take action

By Peter Swope | October 22

Student protesters on Thursday evening focused on a single unifying question: “Does Brown care?” to which they chanted a resounding “No!” Further calls of “CPax, can you hear us,” “Overworked, understaffed” and “Say it loud, say it clear, we want fair wages here,” echoed across the ...

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Staff retirement plans offer limited sustainable options

By Brendan Gardner | October 22

The University’s retirement benefits for faculty and staff are tied to corporations involved in the extraction of fossil fuels, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips and Enbridge. The current selection of benefits requires employees to choose between investments of subpar sustainability and a stable retirement. ...

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U. sells Hoppin House on Benefit Street for $2 million

By Will Kubzansky | October 22

The University sold Hoppin House, a mansion located on Benefit Street which sits on the National Register of Historic Places, for $2 million on Sept. 30, according to the Real Estate and Auxiliary Housing Office. 

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Sylvia Carey-Butler reflects on new position

By Kaitlyn Torres | October 22

On June 24, the University announced the appointment of Dr. Sylvia R. Carey-Butler for the position of Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity, The Herald previously reported. The University’s announcement stated that her position would include leading the Office of Institutional Equity ...