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Students uncover hidden gems on College Hill and beyond
By Rajaa Ghandour | October 14Whether it’s a place to study, eat or unwind, students discover secluded spots around campus.
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From dorm room to boardroom: How student startups find their next big idea
By Tiffany Xiao | October 13This is the first installment in a three-part series about student startups that launched on College Hill.
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How students decide whether to take a course S/NC
By Rachel Wicker | October 13Administrators say taking courses S/NC typically has little to no effect on students’ career prospects.
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Brown professor wins Nobel Prize in economics
By Elise Haulund | October 13Peter Howitt, a professor emeritus of economics, was awarded the prize for his work on an innovative approach to economic growth.
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Brown sends letter to DHS urging withdrawal of proposed visa rule
By Sophia Wotman | October 10The rule would set limits on periods of stay for community members on F-1 and J-1 visas.
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Paxson says Brown will review White House compact, seeks community input
By Cate Latimer | October 10President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 sought input from the broader Brown community about the Trump administration’s “Compact for Excellence in Higher Education” on Friday. She first acknowledged the compact at Tuesday’s faculty meeting, where faculty members and invited administrators ...
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Over 100 Brown students, faculty rally against Trump administration compact
By Zarina Hamilton and Sophia Wotman | October 9Brown’s administration remains the sole recipient of the compact who has yet to make a public statement on the offer.
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Brown has a $7 billion endowment. How do departments across campus spend their share?
By Cate Latimer and Ciara Meyer | October 9Endowment funds have been used to pay for professorships, student awards and lecture series.
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Brown Library, LGBTQ Center celebrate National Coming Out Day on Main Green
By Ivy Huang | October 9On Thursday, the two organizations handed out zines highlighting queer archival materials.
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Postdoc union ratifies first contract
By Emily Feil | October 9The contract raised most postdoc salaries by 3.25%.
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Pre-professional club leaders note influx of ‘eager’ first-year applicants
By Rebecca Goodman | October 9Several on-campus organizations have noticed an increase in applications and intensity from the class of 2029.
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Guilty or not guilty: Inside Brown’s academic misconduct process
By Alejandro Ruiz | October 9The committee that evaluates cheating allegations has no standardized method to address AI usage or other misconduct.
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Brown hosts 30 high school seniors from rural communities through fly-in program
By Ella Piscatello | October 9Students said the program made them more excited about applying to Brown.
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Provost Doyle outlines long-term financial impact of federal actions, shrinking PhD cohorts
By Samah Hamid | October 8Some Ph.D. programs have paused admissions for the fall 2026 cohort.
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Hillel hosts vigil to honor victims, hostages of Oct. 7 attacks on two-year anniversary
By Avani Ghosh | October 8On Tuesday night, about 40 students and community members gathered on the Main Green for a vigil marking the two-year anniversary since Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. The vigil, organized by Brown-RISD Hillel, honored the hundreds of people killed and taken hostage during the assault. ...
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Brown administrators remain silent on Trump compact while many peers say they are reviewing it
By Samah Hamid | October 7Administrators at most other universities who received the compact have publicly said they are considering the proposal.
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Dept. of Computer Science rolls out waitlist system for TA hiring, drawing mixed reviews
By Emily Feil | October 6Teaching assistants placed on the waitlist were given a final decision at the end of shopping period.
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Students with chronic illnesses navigate support resources at Brown
By Amber Marcus-Blank | October 6The Herald spoke with students and staff about finding accommodations and building a support network.
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In the Conversation Partners Program, international students develop English language skills, lifelong friendships
By Ian Ritter | October 5The program pairs multilingual students with staff members to help them prepare for day-to-day conversations in English.
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Ballet, pageants, ministry school: How five RUE students found their way to Brown
By Lizaura Gomez Cabrera | October 5Established 52 years ago, Brown’s RUE program is designed for students who have been out of high school for at least six years.
