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Photos: Student poetry reading at Providence elementary school celebrates community writing program offered through Brown course
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (479+ words) Vartan Gregorian Elementary School fifth graders shared original poems created during a writing residency led by Eleni Sikelianos, a professor of literary arts at Brown, and her students. Eleni Sikelianos, left, a professor of literary arts at Brown, assisted Zack,…...
Brown professors devise course to explore generative AI in computer science education
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1023+ words) With a course offered this past spring semester, professors and students alike have begun grappling with the role automated AI agents have in teaching students the basics of software development. Kathi Fisler, a professor and director of undergraduate studies for…...
We Are Brown: Forward Together:" Brown celebrates 32nd annual Staff Development Day
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (998+ words) With a focus on community connections, resilience and growth, Staff Development Day offered nearly 1, 700 Brown staff members a full day of workshops, tours, community engagement opportunities and more. Employees engaged in a vast array of workshops and sessions during Staff…...
With major strides toward decarbonization, Brown to create sustainable thermal energy system
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (474+ words) Following a milestone 75% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, the University will establish a new campus heating network that reduces emissions and dramatically increases efficiency and resiliency. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " As Brown University moves toward a'pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas…...
H'weler + Yoon to lead design for new economics building at Brown
2+ week, 3+ day ago (372+ words) Brown selected the esteemed, Boston-based practice for its experience designing spaces that encourage innovative research and teaching, and its impressive portfolio of projects in historic urban contexts. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " In an important step toward creating a new, unified home…...
Brown Corporation elects eight new trustees
2+ week, 3+ day ago (175+ words) Brown's governing body elected each new member based on their commitment to the University and its mission of education and research. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] "During its annual spring meeting in May, the Corporation of Brown University elected eight new members…...
Senior orators urge Brown's Class of 2026 to build and sustain connections, community
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1245+ words) In a Commencement celebration on the College Green, graduates Zein Faheem and Caelle Joseph offered reflections and advice in addresses to their peers, family members and friends. Senior orator Caelle Joseph encouraged her fellow graduates to approach life after Brown…...
President Paxson: In moments of both tragedy and togetherness, Class of 2026 offers reasons for optimism
2+ week, 6+ day ago (622+ words) In her annual Commencement address, Brown President Christina H. Paxson urged graduating seniors to let the friction of the last four years turn them into courageous people. Class of 2026 graduate Ziqi Fang, who earned a bachelor of arts magna cum laude,…...
Brown confers honorary doctorates on six accomplished leaders
2+ week, 6+ day ago (157+ words) During its 258th Commencement ceremony, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on leaders in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and national security to civil rights, economics and business. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " At its 258th Commencement on Sunday, May 24, Brown University conferred honorary doctorates…...
Bestselling author and Brown alumna Xochitl Gonzalez: "Never forget to keep asking why
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (1298+ words) With advice on the power of curiosity from the award-winning writer, the Class of 2026 celebrated the Baccalaureate with a lively service marked by wisdom and hope. PROVIDENCE, R. I. [Brown University] " Growing up in a working-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, Xochitl Gonzalez wasn't…...