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Dining Services employees slept on army cots in Ratty, V-Dub during blizzard
By Emily Feil | February 25In previous years, employees were offered private rooms on campus or in hotels.
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Midterms rescheduled, adjusted, canceled following snow days
By Ivy Huang | February 25Office hours and review sessions were also canceled due to the record-high snowfall.
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From 600-page novels to podcasts: an inside look at assigned reading at Brown
By Miriam Davison | February 25Some professors have not changed their syllabus in recent years, while others have included additional non-reading materials.
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How Brown’s contemplative studies program uses its small size to center community, advising
By Miriam Davison | February 24Every faculty member associated with the program is also affiliated with a separate department.
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Behind the scenes of Brown’s snow management
By Marat Basaria | February 23The Herald spoke to Facilities Management leaders to learn about the measures that go into making Brown’s campus safe after winter storms.
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BSU and Beta Omega Chi hold teach-in connecting Black history with current anti-ICE efforts
By Marat Basaria | February 23The event was organized in coalition with the PSLRI, following the general strike called for by student organizations in Minnesota.
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How admissions officers decide who gets into Brown
By Ali Schapiro | February 23The Herald dove into the application review process on the 14th floor of the Sciences Library.
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Student dog caretakers welcome presidential puppy to campus
By James Libresco and Jake Parker | February 20President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 and her husband Ari Gabinet P’19 P’MD’20 welcomed Murphy home in December.
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New University Archives project aims to memorialize shooting through media
By Lucia Santiago | February 20Community members can donate artwork, photographs, texts and social media posts to the project.
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Dean of Students Koren Bakkegard to depart Brown on Feb. 27
By Ian Ritter | February 19Bakkegard’s responsibilities will be divided among administrators in the Division of Campus Life during the search for her successor.
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John Donoghue PhD’79 awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
By Nishita Malhan and Samah Hamid | February 18John Donoghue PhD’79 received the prize for his research on brain-computer interface development.
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From school crush to ‘Modern Love’: Anna Martin ’16 recounts path to hosting podcasts
By Rebecca Goodman | February 18Martin hosts the ‘Modern Love’ podcast for the New York Times, which examines real-life love stories.
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Sometimes the strongest love isn’t romantic at all: Exploring platonic love on campus
By Maxwell Zhang | February 14The Herald spoke to Brown students and faculty about what platonic love looks like for them.
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Former Colombian president speaks on immigration, Venezuela at Watson event
By Ian Ritter | February 13The Herald spoke with Iván Duque ahead of his talk at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
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Campus religious spaces, groups offer increased support following shooting
By Rachel Wicker | February 13Campus religious leaders who spoke with The Herald said they have seen increased student involvement.
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Francesca Beaudoin PhD’17 hopes to expand community impact as interim dean of School of Public Health
By Noa Saviano | February 13Francesca Beaudoin succeeded Ashish Jha starting Jan. 1.
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After two years without a home, Brown Esports opens gaming lounge in Brown Bookstore
By Rachel Wicker | February 12Brown Esports club opened their gaming lounge to Brown and RISD community members on Jan. 24.
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All classes to be capped, Barus and Holley classrooms to remain closed in 2026–27 year
By Ivy Huang | February 12To compensate for the reduced space, a new time block for classes will be held from 4–5:20 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Inside Brown Ever True, the University’s ‘roadmap to recovery’
By Roma Shah and Jeremiah Farr | February 12The Herald spoke with VP for Diversity and Inclusion Matthew Guterl and SPH Interim Dean Francesca Beaudoin.
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Unionized medical residents, fellows at Brown-affiliated hospitals remain at bargaining table after months of negotiations
By James Libresco | February 12Union organizers have criticized Care New England for negotiating separately at its three hospitals.
