Every summer, high school students from across the globe make their way to Brown for its annual pre-college programs. Ranging from one to six weeks long, the programs give attendees a glimpse of undergraduate college life.
President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 expressed concern about the influence of President Trump’s second term on higher education at Tuesday’s faculty meeting, including threats against Brown’s academic mission and an increased endowment tax.
Brown will convene a new committee to develop a clear University values statement, following criticism of a lack of clearly defined values during Brown’s divestment proceedings.
Michael Littman, a professor of computer science, was named the inaugural Associate Provost for Artificial Intelligence at Tuesday’s faculty meeting.
On Monday, Vietnamese artist Xuân-Lam Nguyễn spoke about his background and craft in a talk titled “From Folk to Future: Crafting New Histories and Identity.”
When the Lindemann Performing Arts Center held its grand opening in October 2023, the completion of the performance building was met with eager anticipation by students on campus awaiting a new, dynamic performing space.
Brown advised international students, faculty, staff members and scholars to return to Providence before Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, according to an email reviewed by The Herald.
The initiative is a means to kick-starting interdisciplinary teams to address environmental issues.
The Main Green’s dead elm tree was one of the ‘main pressure points’ during negotiations to end the spring encampment.
Group leaders cited collaboration as key to pushing back against conservative policies.
A poll by the Undergraduate Council of Students found that most students want the council to take stances on University issues. But only 36% want the body to take stances on off-campus issues.
Over the past three years, Brown’s Sayles Organ has undergone major restoration in an effort to maintain the musicality and integrity of the century-old instrument.
The Global Brown Center hosted International Education Week from Nov. 15 to Nov. 2, spotlighting the experiences and cultures in Brown’s global community.
Eric Estes, a leader in education, passed away on June 4 at the age of 55. Estes served as the University’s vice president of campus life since 2016.
Days before most students flocked to campus for the fall semester, Sami Nourji ’26 was already at Salomon Center surrounded by new faces.
Legacy preferences in admission were originally conceived as a way to limit the number of Jewish students at highly-selective, elite institutions. But today, according to The Herald’s fall 2024 poll, 39% of legacy students at Brown are Jewish despite making up 14% of the student body.
The University’s net assets increased by 8.3% to $8.3 billion in its 2024 fiscal year, despite an operating loss of 3% and a nearly $41.9 million deficit, the University announced Thursday.
Are exams bringing you down? In need of a free massage, right on Brown’s campus? Look no further than the Brown University Relaxation Project, or BURP, a wellness group that trains student volunteers to offer free back massages and other stress relief resources to the Brown community.
Travelers taking the Boston-bound train through North Kingstown may have noticed a new expanse of blue in the landscape. As passengers lean closer to their windows, what initially appears to be a lake materializing in the distance quickly transforms into rows upon rows of newly installed solar panels. ...
On April 23, Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency Management Rodney Chatman and other members of the Department of Public Safety were aware of an imminent pro-Palestinian encampment set to begin the next morning.
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