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Science & Research

Nine Brown alums named to 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list

By Alice Xie | January 26

Brown alums were featured by Forbes across eight categories.

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Metro

RI AG, 20 others secure permanent injunction against Trump admin to protect libraries, workers, small businesses

By Alice Xie | December 3

The injunction halts cuts to four federal agencies that were targeted by a March executive order.

Metro

Providence City Council passes restrictions on police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

By Alice Xie | November 17

The amendments come after a July incident where Providence police illegally collaborated with ICE.

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Metro

RI Attorney General joins lawsuit against US Department of Education over federal loan forgiveness restrictions

By Alice Xie | November 11

The new federal rule restricts organizations’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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University News

Fmr. Rep. Kathy Manning breaks down government shutdown at Watson event

By Alice Xie | November 3

Taubman Center Director Eric Patashnik moderated the discussion.

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University News

Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment hosts first K-12 Science Day in over a decade

By Alice Xie | November 2

BRYTE hosted Science Day, an event for refugee students to gain hands-on STEM experience.

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Sports

Brown Skiing forms recreational team to facilitate weekend trips

By Alice Xie | October 30

Around 100 students are expected to join the new team.

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Metro

Providence City Council to vote on restricting police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

By Alice Xie | October 21

The amendments come after a July incident where Providence police were found to have illegally assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

University News

Gwyneth Paltrow P’28 hints at new Marvel movie appearance in Family Weekend keynote

By Alice Xie | October 19

The actress and CEO also discussed reinvention and learning — themes she said have guided her career.

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Science & Research

Researchers propose new model for herbivore diets in Yellowstone National Park

By Alice Xie | October 9

The diets of large mammals in Yellowstone are more complex than whether or not they eat grass.