The gap between the number of men and women on campus was smaller last year than in recent years, and the University's growing emphasis on the sciences may have something to do with it.
Tropical Storm Noel brought rain and wind to New England this weekend, but the storm didn't prevent students interested in combating climate change from gathering on and off campus. Some students rallied in Providence for environmental activism, and others attended a weekend-long summit on global warming ...
As first-years finally recover from the trauma of applying to college, some college seniors around the country and at Brown are duking it out for coveted seats at medical school.
Many on campus are familiar with the Watson Institute for International Studies, the Taubman Center for Public Policy and the Swearer Center for Public Service. But few know much about the man behind them - Howard Swearer, Brown's 15th president.
Last year, when Facebook opened its cyber doors to the general public, many of its collegiate members became anxious that their profiles would be seen by parents or even future employers. But two people decided to do something about it.
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