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‘Visionary and adaptable’: Nicholas Monk to begin role as Sheridan Center director
By Samah Hamid | September 10Monk will step into his role at Brown on Oct. 1.
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Though disappointed, environmental faculty understand Brown’s pause on net-zero emissions efforts
By Samah Hamid | September 9The University announced last month that its carbon reduction efforts would be paused for the year due to its financial deficit.
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On Simmons Quad, a century-old plan set to be finished in late October
By Ian Ritter | September 9The quadrangle is set to reopen with an amphitheater and accessible routes.
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René Cordero PhD’23 draws parallel between attacks on Dominican universities and U.S. higher education
By Amber Marcus-Blank | September 8Cordero compared Trump’s attacks on universities to a 1960s crackdown on Dominican higher education.
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Students will see no decrease in aid packages after Pell Grant cuts, Brown says
By Kate Butts | September 8The total amount of loans students can take out will be capped at $257,000.
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Meet the new directors leading the Watson School of International and Public Affairs in its first year
By Ian Ritter | September 8As the school enters its inaugural year, the centers’ directors are developing new initiatives.
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Early decision isn’t legally binding, but many applicants to Brown think it is
By Nyria Delph | September 7A lawsuit filed against Brown and 31 other universities alleged that early decision is falsely presented as a binding contract.
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With diversity initiatives under threat, Black Convocation seeks to empower first-year students
By Zarina Hamilton | September 7Organized by the Black Student Union, the eighth annual event featured speeches and student performances.
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An interview with President Paxson: Community encouraged to focus on Brown’s future after deal with Trump admin
By Roma Shah | September 5The Herald sat down for an interview with President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 and Provost Francis Doyle.
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Student Activities Fair welcomes first-years with music, treats and pirate games
By Nishita Malhan | September 4Some of the 423 undergraduate student groups concocted creative tactics to attract attention.
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‘A double-edged sword’: Professors grapple with packed classes during shopping period
By Alejandro Ruiz | September 4Professors and students discuss the logistics and theatrics of the first day of classes.
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Brown admits more waitlisted students for fall 2025, Herald poll data suggests
By Teddy Fisher | September 4None of the poll respondents who enrolled from the waitlist indicated they received full financial aid.
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From Oaxaca to Bengaluru to Los Angeles: How three Brown students spent their summers
By Donna Zhang | September 3The Herald spoke to three students about how they explored their interests outside the classroom.
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Brown will honor financial commitments to grad students who have seen grant cuts, University says
By Ian Ritter | September 3Reduced graduate student admissions targets will continue in the coming admissions cycle.
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Brown alums share memories, words of wisdom
By Tiffany Xiao | September 3From international affairs to voice acting, Brown alums reminisce on their time on College Hill.
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Explore The Herald's First-Year Poll
By Kate Butts and Ciara Meyer | September 2Access and explore all the data on The Herald’s interactive data dashboard.
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Sex, drugs and college admissions: The Herald’s First-Year Poll
By Kate Butts and Ciara Meyer | September 2The Herald polled over 700 incoming first-year students on everything from demographics to career aspirations.
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262nd Convocation ceremony celebrates diversity among incoming students
By Abigail Donovan | September 2On Tuesday afternoon, the Van Wickle Gates opened to welcome incoming students during the University’s 262nd Opening Convocation. Thousands of new students proceeded through the gates, marking the beginning of their studies at Brown to the cheers of parents and community members.
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Brown alum Chloe Malle ’08 named editor of American Vogue
By Kate Butts and Tiffany Xiao | September 2Malle will succeed Anna Wintour as head of editorial content for American Vogue, effectively immediately.
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College Hill welcomes Brown’s class of 2029
By Maria Kim | September 2On Aug. 27, Brown’s newest students spent their first day on College Hill moving into their dorms.
