For a select few, an extra recommendation from a member of the University’s inner circle — a current or former Corporation member, high-ranking administrator or donor — can earn them favorable treatment during the application review process.

How Brown’s inner circle helps well connected applicants get admitted

By Owen Dahlkamp | May 23 | University News

This morning, five Brown Divest Coalition representatives presented their proposal for divestment before ...

Brown Divest Coalition students present divestment proposal to five Corporation members

By Anisha Kumar and Julia Vaz | May 23 | University News

This morning, five Brown Divest Coalition representatives presented their proposal for divestment before ...

The Graduate Labor Organization and the University reached a settlement on May 13 regarding a grievance ...

GLO, Brown settle grievance over response to sexual assault

By Katie Jain | May 24 | University News

The Graduate Labor Organization and the University reached a settlement on May 13 regarding a grievance ...

RISD demonstrators voluntarily leave Prov-Wash, end sit-in for dissociation

By Tom Li , Ciara Meyer , Dana Richie and Megan Chan | May 9 | Metro

At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, all participants in a Rhode Island School of Design sit-in for dissociation from Israel exited 20 Washington Place, known as Prov-Wash. Approximately 30 rallying protestors entered the building and escorted the sit-in demonstrators out.

Some RISD academic departments voice support for student demonstrators

By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh and Ciara Meyer | May 9 | Metro

On Wednesday, faculty affiliated with two departments at the Rhode Island School of Design released statements in support of the ongoing student demonstrations at 20 Washington Place, better known as Prov-Wash.

Opinions

Guermazi ’24: Exploration at Brown and looking ahead

By Dorra Guermazi | May 24

I want to address the elephant in the room: Yes, my name is Dorra. I used to hate how my name sounded like that of a certain cartoon character with a watermelon-shaped head and a talking monkey. I realized, though, that I can relate to Dora the Explorer in more ways than I thought, and I’m sure you ...

Fiorentino ’24: A guide to keeping Brown’s spirit with you

May 24

The local legend says that if you drink from the fountain outside the Athanæum, you will never leave College Hill. Brown poet and Professor Keith Waldrop once told Robert Arellano ’91 MA’94 that this legend was originally pronounced by Edgar Allan Poe after he was dumped by lifelong Providence ...

Zucker ’24: We Are All Born Lacking

By Ethan Zucker | May 24

We are all born lacking. It might sound like an insult. But to me, that phrase not only provides me perspective, it’s a beacon of optimism. “We Are All Born Lacking” is the name of a poem written by author Elizabeth Shapiro for my mother on the day of her birth in the middle of a blizzard in rural ...

Matos ’24: Brunocollections

By Sofia Matos | May 24

At the beginning of this semester, I decided to hang a string of rainbow lights around the perimeter of my room. Later that same evening, when the sun had finally set, I plugged the lights into the extension cord near my bed and marveled as the tiny red, green, yellow and blue bulbs illuminated my tiny ...

Kiu ’24: Creation, Not Discovery

By Selena Kiu | May 24

“Who are you?”“No, really, who are you?”

University News

Brown University encampment ends, Corp to vote on divestment from Israel in Oct

By Owen Dahlkamp , Anisha Kumar , Ryan Doherty , Tom Li and Avani Ghosh | April 30

The Corporation, Brown’s highest governing body, will vote on divestment from companies affiliated with Israel at its October meeting following an agreement between encampment organizers and University administrators this afternoon. Organizers announced the agreement at a rally.

Live updates: Corporation to vote on divestment, encampment to end

By Owen Dahlkamp , Anisha Kumar , Ryan Doherty , Tom Li , Avani Ghosh and Dana Richie | April 30

Live coverage of this topic has ended. To learn more, read our coverage of the agreement between the University and student protesters here.

Brown University agrees to hear divestment proposal if encampment is cleared

By Owen Dahlkamp and Ryan Doherty | April 29

Brown University has agreed to hear a divestment proposal in May, according to a letter sent by President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 to encampment demonstrators at around 11:00 a.m. This requires the current encampment to be disbanded and no further unauthorized protest.

Students affiliated with encampment receive disciplinary letter from University

By Owen Dahlkamp | April 27

On Saturday morning, some students affiliated with the encampment received a disciplinary email from the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards alleging that the students have violated five specific statutes in the Student Code of Conduct.

From GLO to TWLO: Four pivotal years for Brown student unions

By Ethan Schenker | May 24

In 2019, before the now-graduating class of seniors began their journey at Brown, it appeared that Stand Up for Graduate Student Employees — now the Graduate Labor Organization — was in danger of ending theirs.

Arts & Culture

No Harm. No Monica. No Regrets.

By Katy Pickens | May 24

What’s your favorite instrument — and why is it the harmonica?

The bigger the better: Bilk Bonic expands Brown’s music scene

By Rya Vallabhaneni | May 24

When Brown students attend a Bilk Bonic performance, they expect to see certain staples on stage: an instrument of every kind present on the stage, countless band members overflowing into the crowd and an instrument dubbed by the band as the “BrewSonic Resonator.”

Metro

RISD will not sever ties with Textron following occupation, President Crystal Williams announces

By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh , Ciara Meyer and Megan Chan | May 7

RISD President Crystal Williams released information regarding the college’s investment portfolio and responded to student protestors’ demands in a Tuesday evening email sent to students and faculty.campus-wide email.

“Unidentified package” in Providence Superior Court was not an explosive device, PPD says

By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh and Megan Chan | May 7

At around 10 a.m. Tuesday, civilians in the Providence Superior Court and nearby buildings were told to evacuate by the Providence Police Department.

RISD student demonstrators given 8 a.m. deadline to clear building occupation

By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh , Ciara Meyer and Megan Chan | May 7

The 24 Rhode Island School of Design students staging an occupation of the second hall of 20 Washington Place, better known as Prov-Wash, have been given until 8 a.m. Tuesday to clear out their demonstration, student protestors announced early Tuesday morning. Administrators have not announced consequences ...

RISD students occupy and barricade building, calling for disaffiliation from Israel

By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh , Ciara Meyer and Megan Chan | May 6

A group of 21 students at the Rhode Island School of Design announced an indefinite “building occupation” on the first floor of 20 Washington Place Building, the administrative building better known as Prov-Wash.

Sports

‘I wouldn't change a thing about my journey’: How the class of 2024’s student-athletes adapted to an unusual intro

By Dennis Carey | May 24

In the 2020-21 academic year, most Brown first-years grappled with a unique setup. A tri-semester system kept them off campus in the fall, brought them on campus in the spring as public health restrictions shifted and required them to stay on campus again in the summer.

Women’s rugby claims second-straight national championship

By Lydell Dyer | May 1

One year ago, the women’s rugby team conquered the national stage and won the Collegiate Rugby Championships. Since then, the team has waxed and waned, finishing the season with a 20-8 record. After upsetting Harvard for the first time in nine years at the Ivy 7s tournament last week, the Bears stood ...

Men’s lacrosse notches second consecutive Ivy win after besting Dartmouth 14-11

By Galen Gibb | April 24

Following an impressive win over No. 15 Princeton two weeks ago, the Brown men’s lacrosse team (3-10, 2-3 Ivy) celebrated Senior Day at home on Saturday, defeating Dartmouth (3-9, 0-5 Ivy) 14-11. The win marks Bruno’s second victory in Ivy conference play and the first time the team has won consecutive ...

Women’s rugby “rides high” after third place finish in Ivy 7s tournament

By Lydell Dyer | April 24

As the rest of campus congregated on the Main Green on a sunny Saturday afternoon, the women’s rugby team (16-8, 3-3 Ivy) traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts to compete in the annual Ivy 7s tournament. Surpassing last year’s 1-2 showing, the team went 3-1, taking home bronze after beating Princeton ...

Meet BMo and Shiver, Brown’s Frisbee Powerhouses

By Cooper Herman | April 23

It’s not unusual for Brown's varsity sports teams to draw attention from the wider student body from time to time. But one of Brown’s most successful programs is not a varsity team, and it’s one whose tremendous accomplishments tend to go unsung: club ultimate frisbee.

Science & Research

At Brown’s Space Horizons conference, participants explore sustainability beyond Earth

By Rhea Rasquinha | April 24

Next month, researchers and industry experts will gather in the Hazeltine Commons for Brown’s annual Space Horizons conference, which spotlights discussions ...

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Tuesday event launches Center for Health System Sustainability at School of Public Health

By Francesca Grossberg | April 23

The Center for Health System Sustainability at Brown’s School of Public Health celebrated its onset through an April 23 launch event at which speakers ...

Podcasts

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