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Rise in crime prompts potential DPS hires

Med School names new psychiatry chair

Anthropologist gives scoop on 'nutri-tainment'

When did eating become so fun?

Group rallies to show support for coal divestment

Students with the Brown Divest Coal Campaign called upon President Christina Paxson to divest the University from its alleged coal and fossil fuel investments at a rally outside University Hall Thursday.

EcoReps event tests recycling knowledge

With renovations, U. seeks better city ties

Five previously neglected houses on Brown, Benevolent and Brook streets have been renovated and sold to faculty through the Brown to Brown Home Ownership Program over the past five years. Houses in the program, which are in states of disrepair or disuse, are sold to eligible faculty and staff for 80 ...

Poll: Most students opposed to use of race in admissions

Just more than 58 percent of students oppose the University's consideration of race in student admissions decisions, while over 34 percent of students said they supported the policy, according to a recent Herald poll. Of the students who are opposed to the consideration of race, more than half support ...

Talk explores uncertain fates of drowning islands

Trustee's hedge fund could face new charges

SAC Capital Advisors L.P., the major Wall Street hedge fund founded and run by Corporation trustee Steven Cohen P'08 P'16, is facing a potential civil-fraud suit brought by federal investigators, various news outlets reported Wednesday. The possible suit comes on the heels of another suit filed ...

UCS continues to categorize new student groups

The Undergraduate Council of Students continued the process of categorizing student groups at its general body meeting last night, evaluating appeals and deliberating the values of groups seeking Category I status.

Committee to recommend full need-blind admission

The committee on financial aid will recommend the University alter its current policies and offer need-blind financial aid to international students and transfers, said Susan Harvey, the committee co-chair and a professor of religious studies. Harvey made the announcement at an open forum about financial ...

Experts debate U.S. decline, position in world order

Two foreign policy experts debated America's role in today's world and how it may change in the coming decades in the Janus Forum Lecture Series' second event Wednesday afternoon. 

Today in University of History: Nov. 29

Show urges students to 'speak about' sex

R.I. to 'move forward' with Affordable Care Act

Higher ed Roundup: Nov. 27, 2012

BUCC reviews strategic plans

UCS collaborates with local colleges

The Undergraduate Council of Students is working to strengthen relationships between Brown's student government and similar bodies at nearby institutions through increased collaboration. 

Brunonians pleased with switch to Bear Bucks

The implementation of the Bear Bucks system has been deemed successful by the University, said Scott Thacher, director of information technology for campus life and student services. Bear Bucks, a debit card-like system, replaced the declining balance system in February.

Students abroad in unstable nations receive U. support

Following a spate of violence in the Gaza strip and other regions across Israel, Brown students confirmed last week that their study abroad programs would continue normal operations provided the violence did not escalate further. Last Wednesday, Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed ...