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Brown University admits 2,564 students to the undergraduate Class of 2030
24+ min ago (333+ words) The University offered admission to 1,674 prospective members of next year's incoming class on Thursday, March 26, who join 890 early decision applicants admitted in December. The admitted students, selected from a pool of 47,937 applicants, demonstrated exceptional aptitude and accomplishments as well as…...
From spaghettification to liquid nitrogen ice cream, local high schoolers get a taste of science at Brown
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (720+ words) Each year, the Department of Chemistry invites high school students to campus for STEM Day, where they learn from Brown University students and faculty about life in science, technology, engineering and math fields. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] " High school sophomore Breanna…...
Brown’s annual BEAR Day offers ‘profoundly deep moment of reverence’ for staff members’ impact
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (404+ words) A poignant ceremony and joyful celebration honored staff excellence, service milestones, and the collaboration and resilience that defines how staff approach their work across the Brown campus. As part of Brown's annual celebration of employees and their exceptional contributions, the…...
In wake of tragedy, Brown community comes together to celebrate and thank Providence
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (862+ words) From supporting small businesses to volunteering with community organizations to thanking first responders, Brown Loves Providence returned care and connection to the city Brown calls home. To support the effort, Brown students and employees displayed "Brown Loves Providence" posters and…...
‘Match Madness’ ensues as Brown medical school students receive their residency matches
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (823+ words) At Match Day 2026, 146 soon-to-be physicians from Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School learned where they will complete'the next stage of their medical careers. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] " Medical students from Brown University's Class of 2026 who will earn their M.D.s in May…...
Data on cost, political inclusion counters negative higher ed narrative, Brown president says at AEI event
1+ week, 1+ day ago (771+ words) American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Frederick M. Hess and Brown President Christina H. Paxson discussed the future of higher education in a conversation at the public policy think tank's Washington, D.C., headquarters. In the wide-ranging conversation, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson and AEI…...
Flower preservation effort at Brown focuses on finding new life for Dec. 13 memorial flowers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (550+ words) Samples of the flowers community members have placed at memorials to the victims of the mass shooting on campus are being held in trust at the Brown University Herbarium. Flowers from the memorial bouquets are being held in trust at…...
Through ‘Brown Loves Providence,’ Brown community members turn appreciation into action
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (672+ words) Brown University students, faculty and staff are uniting to thank and honor Providence and its residents, businesses and officials through acts of appreciation including coordinated giving, local spending and volunteerism. At Brown Bee Coffee on Benefit Street, third-year medical student…...
Dr. Mukesh K. Jain appointed to expanded role as Brown’s senior associate provost for life sciences
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (417+ words) Brown's senior vice president for health affairs and dean of medicine and biological sciences will guide life sciences strategy with a focus on advancing research, teaching and signature life sciences initiatives. As senior associate provost, he will serve as an…...
Brown Corporation sets Fiscal Year 2027 tuition, fees, employee salary pool and elects next secretary
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) The University's highest governing board took the first steps toward approving next year's budget amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, and also elected Brown alumnus Dr. Jeffrey F. Hines as secretary. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] " Based on recommendations from a committee of faculty,…...