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Brown University men’s rugby team secures collegiate rugby national title | Brown University

Dec 18, 2024 | brown.edu

The team clinched its second national championship in Division I National Collegiate Rugby in a nail-biting 23-20 victory over Queens University of Charlotte.
Rhode Islanders perceive continued challenges in access to housing, cost of living, food security | Brown University

Dec 11, 2024 | brown.edu

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.
Student-led public art installation in Providence offers a new perspective on visual impairment | Brown University

Nov 1, 2024 | brown.edu

Following research, development and community collaboration, a team of Brown and RISD students unveiled “The Blind Urban Subject,” where passersby can experience the streetscape through common ocular conditions.
Finding calm amid chaos: Brown mindfulness expert offers advice for election-related stress

Oct 22, 2024 | brown.edu | Jenna Pelletier

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Maybe it’s anger about a relative’s inflammatory social media post. Perhaps it’s frustration over a candidate who just doesn’t understand a particular aspect of an issue, or it may be fear that an important part of one’s life will be negatively impacted by the outcome of the Nov. 5 elections.
Brown researcher to study environmental health impacts of wood pellet production | Brown University

Aug 22, 2024 | brown.edu

Erica Walker of the Brown University School of Public Health received a federal grant to assess the effects of wood pellet plants in Mississippi on the health of residents in surrounding communities.
Yuna Yang: Protecting Rhode Island’s water resources through advocacy and education | Brown University

Jul 18, 2024 | brown.edu

From supporting environmental legislation to educating community members about sustainability, the rising Brown sophomore is taking a deep dive into local environmental advocacy this summer.
Brown University to create School of International and Public Affairs

May 29, 2024 | brown.edu | Jenna Pelletier |Amanda McGregor

By Jenna Pelletier and Amanda McGregor In a major step toward expanded research and teaching, the new school will extend Brown’s commitment to advancing knowledge and preparing the next generation of global policymakers and leaders. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Brown University will create a new School of International and Public Affairs to expand and strengthen research and teaching on the world’s most pressing economic, political, social and policy challenges.
Graduate student speakers will offer insights at Commencement on navigating setbacks to reach goals

May 7, 2024 | brown.edu | Corrie Pikul |Juan Siliezar

By Corrie Pikul and Juan Siliezar As Brown celebrates its 256th Commencement, Nadia Tsado and Deanna Stueber will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — In keeping with Brown’s annual tradition of elevating student voices during Commencement and Reunion Weekend, the Graduate Student Council selected Nadia Tsado and Deanna Stueber as this year’s graduate student speakers.
Daniel Solomon: Visualizing a more inclusive, accessible future through public art | Brown University

Apr 30, 2024 | brown.edu

Through the installation of educational public art in urban neighborhoods, the Brown sophomore hopes to inspire mutual understanding of the blind and visually impaired community.
Brown University to reinstate test requirement, retain Early Decision, further study legacy preferences | Brown University

Mar 5, 2024 | brown.edu

After months of committee analysis and deliberation, Brown’s president accepted the recommendations of a group charged to examine whether Brown’s admissions practices align with its commitments to excellence, access and diversity.