Elena Jiang

Elena Jiang is a University News Editor from Shanghai, China concentrating in English Nonfiction and International & Public Affairs.

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Your guide to Family Weekend 2025

By Elena Jiang | October 16

Ahead of the festivities, The Herald compiled the must-dos and must-sees for the adventurous family.

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Alex Shieh ’27 invited to testify at Congressional hearing on Ivy League financial aid, tuition

By Ciara Meyer and Elena Jiang | June 2

On Wednesday, Bloat@Brown creator Alex Shieh ’27 will testify at a congressional hearing about alleged antitrust violations and tuition price-fixing among Ivy League institutions.

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Brown announces legal assistance, emergency fund for international community members

By Elena Jiang | May 26

The initiatives aim to support international students, faculty and staff amid changing federal immigration policies.

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Bloat@Brown creator, Brown Spectator board cleared of student conduct violation charges

By Elena Jiang | May 19

For Shieh, the ruling follows a monthlong battle on acceptable technology use and trademark policy.

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GOP congressman questions Brown’s low endowment tax, disciplinary proceedings for Bloat@Brown creator

By Elena Jiang | May 3

Follow The Herald’s latest coverage on how the Trump administration is impacting Brown here.

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Brown has a $7 billion endowment. Could it be used to weather funding cuts?

By Ciara Meyer and Elena Jiang | April 20

Constraints on funding purposes and payout rates prevent the University from spending its endowment.

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How a team of Brown students hosted a math olympiad for 250 high schoolers

By Elena Jiang | April 10

BrUMO aims to foster a passion for math among high school students and grow the local math community.

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University investigating student who sent DOGE-style emails to administrators

By Elena Jiang | April 4

The University has launched a preliminary review of Alex Shieh ’27 for student conduct violations following his publication of Bloat@Brown.

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Five years ago, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Here’s how it changed the lives of 10 students at Brown.

By Megan Chan and Elena Jiang | March 30

The Herald spoke to 10 students about how the pandemic impacted their lives before they found their way to Brown.

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Brown’s literary societies depart from their humanities origins, centering community and reinventing tradition

By Elena Jiang | February 10

Former and current members of King House and Alpha Delta Phi, the University’s literary societies, reflect on the chapters’ origins and traditions.

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Smiling and holding a burrito bowl from Andrews Commons, Luke Nguyen ’26 gives a thumbs up to the camera.

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Standing outside in front of Andrews Commons, Luca Salerno Uriarte ’27 smiles brightly.

Wayne McNamara ’28 in Andrews Commons, wearing a navy blue GAP sweatshirt.

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Olivia Bergin ’26 in Andrews Commons, with pink Beats headphones around her neck.

Carter Via ’28 smiling in Andrews Commons, wearing a Brown University hoodie.

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Your guide to Family Weekend 2025

Alex Shieh ’27 invited to testify at Congressional hearing on Ivy League financial aid, tuition

Brown announces legal assistance, emergency fund for international community members

Bloat@Brown creator, Brown Spectator board cleared of student conduct violation charges

GOP congressman questions Brown’s low endowment tax, disciplinary proceedings for Bloat@Brown creator

Brown has a $7 billion endowment. Could it be used to weather funding cuts?

How a team of Brown students hosted a math olympiad for 250 high schoolers

University investigating student who sent DOGE-style emails to administrators

Five years ago, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Here’s how it changed the lives of 10 students at Brown.

Brown’s literary societies depart from their humanities origins, centering community and reinventing tradition

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