University News
A look into the most popular courses at Brown
By Ivy Huang | April 24The Herald’s Data Desk tracked the most popular courses and professors on Courses@Brown from 2016 to 2026.
Ivy Huang
University News & Science & Research Editor Ivy Huang is a University News and Science & Research editor from New York City. Concentrating in English, she has a passion for literature and American history. Her favorite authors include Marilynne Robinson, Vladimir Nabokov, and Toni Morrison. Outside of writing, she enjoys playing basketball, watching documentaries, and beating her high score on Subway Surfers.
University News
After AI cheating concerns, economics professors see in-person exams as a path forward
By Ivy Huang | April 20Professors saw unusually high scores on take-home exams and homeworks.
University News
Student Support Services introduces six new interim deans following Dec. 13 shooting
By Ivy Huang and Miriam Davison | March 31Earlier this month, students expressed concerns about accessing University-provided psychological services.
University News
Inaugural Human Rights Lecture and Symposium examines Mexico’s crisis of disappearances
By Ivy Huang and Miriam Davison | March 12More than 130,000 people are officially registered as missing or unlocated in Mexico.
Science & Research
U.S. spent roughly $3.4 trillion in military competition with China between 2012 and 2024, Watson study estimates
By Ivy Huang | March 10In two papers, the Costs of Wars project examined the economic and human costs of the U.S.-China militarized rivalry.
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Scholars grapple with future of Israel studies in two-day conference
By Ivy Huang | March 6Through panels and discussions, the event aimed to foster dialogue among scholars.
Science & Research
Ancient histories of Andes, Amazon deserve unified interpretation, renowned Brazilian archaeologist says in Brown talk
By Ivy Huang | February 26Professor of archaeology at the University of São Paulo, challenged longstanding academic assumptions in a virtual lecture.
University News
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.
University News
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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Brown ranks No. 2 nationally for 2025–26 Fulbright recipients
By Ivy Huang | February 4The Herald spoke with five of the scholars about their experiences abroad.
