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How Brown 2026 is shaping the University’s course offerings
By Olivia Stacey | February 12The curriculum designated old courses and created new courses as part of Brown 2026.
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Brown alum Prince Rahim al-Hussaini ’95 named Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims
By Samah Hamid | February 12Prince Rahim al-Hussaini assumes the role following the death of his father, Aga Khan IV.
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Andrew Yang ’96 advocates for new political path outside two-party system at Brown event
By Sophia Wotman | February 11During Monday’s talk, Andrew Yang ’96 shared what he believes is the path forward for American politics.
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Brown among universities suing NIH over ‘flagrantly unlawful’ federal funding cut
By Cate Latimer | February 10Follow The Herald’s latest coverage on how the Trump administration is impacting Brown here.
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Corporation approves 4.85% increase in undergraduate tuition and fees
By Roma Shah | February 10The Corporation, the University’s highest governing body, approved a 4.85% increase in undergraduate tuition and fees at its February meeting, according to a Today@Brown announcement from President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20. The increase includes a 4.5% increase in undergraduate tuition. ...
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Brown’s literary societies depart from their humanities origins, centering community and reinventing tradition
By Elena Jiang | February 10Former and current members of King House and Alpha Delta Phi, the University’s literary societies, reflect on the chapters’ origins and traditions.
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IBES, Career Center hosts first climate-centered career fair
By Jamie Jung | February 9On Feb. 7, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society hosted the Climate Careers Exploration Fair, specially geared toward professional development opportunities for students interested in climate-related fields.
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Matthew Guterl named vice president of diversity and inclusion
By Sophia Wotman | February 7Matthew Guterl, professor of Africana studies and American studies, will be the University’s next vice president for diversity and inclusion, according to a Today@Brown announcement from President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20.
Science & Research
Greg Hirth ScM’87 PhD’91 named next VP for research as federal funding remains uncertain
By Elise Haulund | February 6As the next vice president for research, Hirth hopes to expand research in a time of “uncertainty.”
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Meet some of Brown’s newest transfer students
By Teddy Fisher | February 6Brown’s newest transfer students expressed an interest in the Open Curriculum, research and clubs.
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GSC approves spring budget, discusses food insecurity concerns
By Ian Ritter | February 6The GSC approved a $115,000 budget for the spring semester, increasing funding for conferences.
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Federal agency to investigate Warren Alpert Medical School for alleged antisemitism
By Claire Song | February 5Warren Alpert is one of four medical schools to be investigated for alleged antisemitism.
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With federal student labor rights in limbo, Brown’s unions push for state-level protections
By Ethan Schenker | February 5Brown’s graduate union is working with the RI AFL-CIO to codify student union rights in state law.
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The Brown Marriage Pact: How Brown students are trying to find love
By Amber Marcus-Blank | February 5When it comes to love, it can be difficult to find “the one.” Some even believe that the United States suffers from a “marriage material” shortage. But at Brown, students are trying a new strategy: an online algorithm.
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Jing Jing Yang ’25 named 2025 Schwarzman Scholar
By Hadley Carr | February 5Jing Jing Yang ’25 was selected as one of 150 Schwarzman Scholars out of nearly 5,000 applicants.
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As homelessness in RI rises, HOPE continues community outreach, efforts to support rent stabilization
By Annika Singh | February 5Student leaders from Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere are working to address housing justice in Providence.
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Cogut Institute’s Non-Zionist Jewish Traditions Conference receives backlash
By Chiupong Huang and Hadley Carr | February 5The Cogut Institute hosted the Non-Zionist Jewish Traditions Conference between Feb. 3 and 4.
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Faculty vote to eliminate course performance reports
By Cate Latimer | February 5Students will no longer be able to request a narrative evaluation of their course performance.
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‘Navigating some tough waters’: Brown explains decision to limit growth of PhD budget, unrestricted staff
By Samah Hamid | February 5Brown reaffirmed its plans to limit PhD program budget growth and unrestricted staff expansion.
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Brown graduate Christopher Collins MPP’12 among 67 killed in D.C. plane crash
By Claire Song | February 5Christopher Collins MPP’12, who was among the 67 killed in the D.C. plane crash, spent his time at Brown exploring education policy and finance.
