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Brown’s highest governing body, by the numbers
By Neil Mehta and Charlie Clynes | April 18Using publicly available information, The Herald compiled a profile of the Corporation.
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Breaking down gender diversity in student government
By Kathy Wang | April 18To delve into the current and past gender breakdowns of student government at Brown, The Herald examined past coverage and emails from current and former Student Government Association leadership and talked to members of all three SGA branches.
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‘Division of Athletics and Recreation Strategic Plan’ seeks to support student growth, athletic involvement
By Sofia Barnett and Linus Lawrence | April 18On March 10, Brown Athletics published a strategic plan identifying five strategic priorities.
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IPCC releases AR6 Synthesis report, reiterates urgency of climate change crisis
By Lynn Nguyen | April 17The Herald spoke to Brown faculty members who contributed to the AR6 report to understand the key takeaways of the synthesis.
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RISD, striking workers reach tentative agreement for contract
By Ashley Cai | April 17The Rhode Island School of Design and the Teamsters Local 251 union representing the school’s 62 custodians, groundskeepers and movers reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract Monday afternoon, according to union representatives ...
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President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 recognized by TIAA Institute for excellent leadership in higher education
By Sofia Barnett | April 17President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 received the 2023 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America Institute Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Washington, D.C.
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‘Serving a Plate Back Home’ exhibition spotlights local restaurant owners
By Sofia Barnett | April 17Through photos of traditional meals and interview recordings, the exhibition shows how food encapsulates cultural heritage.
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Brown buys $2.5 million house to serve as new provost’s residence
By Julia Vaz | April 17The University has purchased The Joseph Cooke House at 125 Hope Street.
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Higher Ed roundup: Harvard faces backlash after controversial donation
By Jacob Smollen and Sam Levine | April 17Survivors detailed experiences with Title IX policies at Princeton, and faculty at Rutgers University went on strike.
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Native American Heritage Series, Natives at Brown host 20th annual Spring Thaw Powwow
By Indigo Mudbhary | April 16The 20th annual Spring Thaw Powwow featured dance performances, food and more.
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‘Experimental, fluid and exciting’: Edie B. Fine ’25 explores gender, sexuality through performance
By Dana Richie | April 16Edie B. Fine '25 co-directs the Poler Bears and leads Burlesque at Brown Et Cetera.
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Students compete at Mahjong Club spring tournament
By Kelvin Jiang | April 1636 students competed for a grand prize of $75.
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‘No race-neutral alternatives’: faculty discuss upcoming affirmative action SCOTUS decision
By Ryan Doherty | April 14Sheridan Center roundtable discussed legacy admission and the legal history of affirmative action.
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‘A built-in best friend’: Siblings at Brown describe admissions processes
By Owen Dahlkamp | April 13Sibling pairs discussed their experiences applying to and living at the University.
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Pembroke Center event explores reproductive justice framework
By Avani Ghosh | April 13Dorothy Roberts, professor of law and sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed reproductive justice issues and frameworks in a lecture hosted by the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women at a talk Wednesday evening. She discussed the history of reproductive injustice and ...
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Faculty, students show support at picket line as RISD strike continues
By Sam Levine and Ashley Cai | April 12Rhode Island School of Design faculty, staff and students joined picketing custodians, groundskeepers and movers in the Teams Local 251 union Wednesday in the largest showing of in-person support yet for an indefinite strike that began April 3.
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Brown joins nationwide rural student recruitment network
By Owen Dahlkamp | April 12Brown, in partnership with other institutions, launched a network to increase recruitment from rural communities.
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U-FLi students discuss challenges, financial obstructions to studying abroad
By Katie Li | April 12First-generation, undocumented and low-income students share their perspectives on studying abroad and the numerous obstacles planning for the experience presents.
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Dining coordinators announce new University food truck, detail plans for reusable containers at dining halls
By Indigo Mudbhary | April 12The Undergraduate Council of Students hosted a town hall with Vice President of Dining George Barboza, Director of Wellness and Nutrition Michelle Blais and Director of Retail Operations Bobby Noyes in the Petteruti Lounge Wednesday evening.
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Brown Center for Students of Color announces new assistant director, program coordinator
By Swaraj Agarwal | April 11The Brown Center for Student of Color has named Ajeê Schaeffer and Gizelle Fernandez as new assistant director and program coordinator, respectively.
