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The Herald explored the career and educational backgrounds, composition and political activity of the Corporation’s members.
The figure marks the highest total compensation she has received during her tenure as University president.
The University saw a $2.6 million operating surplus and a 7.2% net increase in assets in fiscal year 2025.
Corporation members also celebrated the dedication of the Stephen Sondheim Amphitheater.
The University received $185 million in foreign contributions over the past half decade.
The endowment saw an 11.9% return in the past year, exceeding last year’s return of 11.3%.
On Wednesday, the Brown community enthusiastically praised the University’s rejection of the Trump administration’s compact.
At Friday’s event, four panelists discussed current threats to academic freedom.
Brown has spent at least $600,000 on lobbying efforts so far this year, nearly doubling their total expenditures from last year, according to public filings reviewed by The Herald.
For the second year in a row, Brown has held on to its No. 13 spot in the 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings.
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