University News

Brown researchers discover key to protein infection transmission

Tam Tran Scholarship to aid undocumented students

The kick-off event for the Tam Tran Scholarship for Undocumented Youth, a dinner held on Oct. 22 by Brown Immigrants' Rights Coalition, raised $2,756.45, including online donations, said Juan Martinez-Hill '12, a BIRC member.

Simmons addresses faculty on departure of provost

President Ruth Simmons discussed the departure of Provost David Kertzer '69 P'95 P'98 and recent cases of bullying concerning sexual identity that resulted in suicides at college campuses nationwide during Tuesday's faculty meeting.

Endowment posts gains comparable to peers'

Brown's endowment grew 6.9 percent last year — with a 10.2 percent net gain — chiefly due to rebounding markets.

University third in producing Fulbright scholars

For the second year in a row, Brown placed third among research institutions in the number of students who received Fulbright Awards, according to a list released Oct. 24 by the Institute of International Education.

Panel hosts discussion on 'Asian identity'

On Tuesday night, as a part of Asian and Asian-American History Month, eight students came together in Solomon 001 before an audience of about 40 to offer different perspectives of the so-called Asian experience.

CIS gathers feedback to replace MyCourses

Computing and Information Services is currently collecting feedback from students and faculty to help identify an online learning management system that would replace MyCourses.

R.I. HIV cases see sudden rise

Three students in Rhode Island colleges and universities have tested positive for acute HIV in the last six months, according to Timothy Flanigan, director of infectious diseases at Miriam Hospital and professor of medicine at Alpert Medical School.

After five years, provost to step down in June

Provost David Kertzer '69 P'95 P'98 will step down from his office at the end of this school year, President Ruth Simmons announced in an e-mail to faculty and staff Friday morning.

Dean's office releases tool on concentrations

The Office of the Dean of the College will announce Monday the latest Internet tool to support the liberal learning curriculum, called Focal Point.

Former Citi executive named Watson professor

William Rhodes '57, former senior vice chairman of Citigroup and Citibank, has accepted an appointment to a five-year term as professor-at-large at the Watson Institute for International Studies.

New grant to fund alcohol and HIV research

A $7.5 million grant to Brown will fund a new Alcohol Research Center on HIV to study the effect of alcohol consumption in people with the virus. According to a University press release, the study will investigate the "physiological and behavioral" issues that arise from consumption of alcohol by individuals ...

AT&T media fellowships offered through Watson

AT&T and the AT&T Foundation are offering new media fellowships of up to $1,500 through the Watson Institute for International Studies for students wishing to "pursue innovative international projects" over winter break.

Improvements in accessibility still needed

How would you get from your dorm room to a class on the third floor of Wilson Hall? This might sound like an easy question — but now imagine trying it in a wheelchair.

University wants more international scholarships

The University is working to make more scholarship funds available for international students, mainly through the work of a student group and fundraisers, as part of its overall goals to internationalize and increase cultural and socioeconomic diversity on campus.

Library contract extended for third time to Nov. 8

The contract between the University and the libraries union was extended for the third time Friday evening when negotiators once again failed to reach an agreement.

Firm to collect unpaid parking tickets

The Transportation Office now uses a third-party company to collect fines for unpaid parking tickets issued on campus.

At home, no Gmail for Chinese students

Some students check their Brown e-mail every day. Some do it every hour. But imagine not being able to access it for three months — that's what some international students from China were dealing with this past summer.

Computer science tops in academic violations last year

Forty-two students were cited with potential violations of the Academic Code last academic year — with nearly 70 percent of the cases coming from the Department of Computer Science, according to a faculty committee's report released this month.

Number of history concentrators falls

The number of students concentrating in history has sharply declined over the past few years, according to Nancy Jacobs, director of undergraduate studies in the Department of History.