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After record growth for Brown’s endowment, Chief Investment Officer Jane Dietze will depart this December. To maintain the endowment’s strong momentum, Brown graduates Joshua Kennedy and Peter Levine will take on new elevated leadership roles in Brown's Investment Office.
Brown names new Investment Office leaders, as chief investment officer departs after record growth
Jane Dietze will depart for the Fund for Science and Technology, and Brown alumni and longtime Investment Office professionals Joshua Kennedy and Peter Levine will lead efforts to build on Brown’s…
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September 22, 2026 at 5:37 PM
After record growth for Brown’s endowment, Chief Investment Officer Jane Dietze will depart this December. To maintain the endowment’s strong momentum, Brown graduates Joshua Kennedy and Peter Levine will take on new elevated leadership roles in Brown's Investment Office.
After devastating floods struck Nepal, Brown University physician Ramu Kharel helped mobilize 300 volunteers in a single day through HAPSA Nepal, a nonprofit he founded.
They assembled 5,000 sanitation kits — reaching 3,200 families so far.
They assembled 5,000 sanitation kits — reaching 3,200 families so far.
Brown-affiliated physician and scholar organizes emergency care in Nepal, including for flood victims
Dr. Ramu Kharel, an emergency medicine doctor affiliated with Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School and Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies, helped to create a system that provides aid…
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September 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM
After devastating floods struck Nepal, Brown University physician Ramu Kharel helped mobilize 300 volunteers in a single day through HAPSA Nepal, a nonprofit he founded.
They assembled 5,000 sanitation kits — reaching 3,200 families so far.
They assembled 5,000 sanitation kits — reaching 3,200 families so far.
Recognized for world-class faculty, robust financial aid, high-impact research and strong career outcomes, Brown earned top marks across major higher education guides and rankings this year.
Rankings highlight Brown’s strengths in teaching, research, career outcomes and impact
Across U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, LinkedIn, TIME and other higher education guides and rankings, Brown earned top marks for academic innovation, student experience, affordability and…
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September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Recognized for world-class faculty, robust financial aid, high-impact research and strong career outcomes, Brown earned top marks across major higher education guides and rankings this year.
Planes, trains, automobiles... and 2,000 miles on a bicycle. Before arriving on College Hill, first-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam spent 38 days pedaling across the U.S. to experience the country through a new lens.
Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
Driven by curiosity and a commitment to sustainable travel, Theodore Niemeyer Lam cycled for 38 days and gained new perspectives on the country before starting his college journey.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Planes, trains, automobiles... and 2,000 miles on a bicycle. Before arriving on College Hill, first-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam spent 38 days pedaling across the U.S. to experience the country through a new lens.
A new discovery by neuroscientists at Brown University’s @carneyinstitute.bsky.social reveals how developing nerve cells use a genetic switch to guide their connections to the right place — a finding that could advance efforts to repair neural connections damaged by spinal cord injury or stroke.
Discovery on neural wiring could unlock paths toward treatment of spinal cord injury, stroke
New findings on how neurons find their targets during development provide a potential step forward for understanding how to repair broken neural connections.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
A new discovery by neuroscientists at Brown University’s @carneyinstitute.bsky.social reveals how developing nerve cells use a genetic switch to guide their connections to the right place — a finding that could advance efforts to repair neural connections damaged by spinal cord injury or stroke.
Cheers, smiles and plenty of high-fives for the first day of school! 🐻
Continuing a longstanding tradition, Brown student-athletes and coaches welcomed students to Vartan Gregorian Elementary School as they arrived to begin a new school year.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, Brown student-athletes and coaches welcomed students to Vartan Gregorian Elementary School as they arrived to begin a new school year.
September 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Cheers, smiles and plenty of high-fives for the first day of school! 🐻
Continuing a longstanding tradition, Brown student-athletes and coaches welcomed students to Vartan Gregorian Elementary School as they arrived to begin a new school year.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, Brown student-athletes and coaches welcomed students to Vartan Gregorian Elementary School as they arrived to begin a new school year.
What’s going on deep inside Mars?
Using a technique developed by Brown researchers, scientists discovered a massive warm spot in the Red Planet’s southern mantle — one that could offer new clues about how Mars evolved over billions of years.
Using a technique developed by Brown researchers, scientists discovered a massive warm spot in the Red Planet’s southern mantle — one that could offer new clues about how Mars evolved over billions of years.
Researchers reveal warm heart of Mars, with help from gravity and orbiting spacecraft
Using a technique developed by researchers at Brown, scientists have discovered a strange warm spot deep in the interior of the Red Planet.
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September 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM
What’s going on deep inside Mars?
Using a technique developed by Brown researchers, scientists discovered a massive warm spot in the Red Planet’s southern mantle — one that could offer new clues about how Mars evolved over billions of years.
Using a technique developed by Brown researchers, scientists discovered a massive warm spot in the Red Planet’s southern mantle — one that could offer new clues about how Mars evolved over billions of years.
A new study led by Brown researchers found that younger U.S. military veterans had higher levels of PFAS — “forever chemicals” linked to a range of health risks — than non-veterans of similar ages.
The findings could help guide health screenings for veterans.
The findings could help guide health screenings for veterans.
Study: Young military veterans have higher ‘forever chemical’ levels than non-veterans
A study led by Brown University researchers provides evidence that younger military veterans should consider getting screened for elevated PFAS levels and related health conditions.
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September 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
A new study led by Brown researchers found that younger U.S. military veterans had higher levels of PFAS — “forever chemicals” linked to a range of health risks — than non-veterans of similar ages.
The findings could help guide health screenings for veterans.
The findings could help guide health screenings for veterans.
Talk about an out-of-this-world start to the semester. 🚀
Around 75 Brown students and faculty connected with NASA astronaut and alumna Jessica Meir ’99 — live from the International Space Station, 250 miles above Earth — to talk space exploration, life as an astronaut and more.
Around 75 Brown students and faculty connected with NASA astronaut and alumna Jessica Meir ’99 — live from the International Space Station, 250 miles above Earth — to talk space exploration, life as an astronaut and more.
NASA astronaut has a start-of-semester chat with Brown students, from space
In a private teleconference from the International Space Station, Brown alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir answered students’ questions about space exploration and the path that led her to…
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September 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Talk about an out-of-this-world start to the semester. 🚀
Around 75 Brown students and faculty connected with NASA astronaut and alumna Jessica Meir ’99 — live from the International Space Station, 250 miles above Earth — to talk space exploration, life as an astronaut and more.
Around 75 Brown students and faculty connected with NASA astronaut and alumna Jessica Meir ’99 — live from the International Space Station, 250 miles above Earth — to talk space exploration, life as an astronaut and more.
Four prominent leaders in government, journalism, human rights and public policy are joining Brown’s Watson School as senior fellows, bringing their expertise to campus through student mentorship, study groups, lectures and more.
Gina Raimondo, Iván Duque are among 2026-27 senior fellows at Brown’s Watson School
The former Rhode Island governor and U.S. secretary of commerce, the former president of Columbia and two other distinguished policy experts will focus on engaging students and the public in…
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September 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Four prominent leaders in government, journalism, human rights and public policy are joining Brown’s Watson School as senior fellows, bringing their expertise to campus through student mentorship, study groups, lectures and more.
Five of Brown’s newest students discussed their academic ambitions, from medical research to music, what drew them to College Hill and their hopes for the four years ahead.
Driven by discovery: Meet five members of Brown’s Class of 2030
Five of Brown’s newest students discussed their academic ambitions, from medical research to music, what drew them to College Hill and their hopes for the four years ahead.
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September 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Five of Brown’s newest students discussed their academic ambitions, from medical research to music, what drew them to College Hill and their hopes for the four years ahead.
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Brown community gathered at Patriots Court to remember the lives lost and honor the six Brown alumni who died on 9/11.
The campus memorial bears their names and ensures their memories endure.
The campus memorial bears their names and ensures their memories endure.
Brown community marks 25 years of remembering those lost on 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of the attacks in 2001, leaders from Brown’s Department of Public Safety and football team led a solemn ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy, including…
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September 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Brown community gathered at Patriots Court to remember the lives lost and honor the six Brown alumni who died on 9/11.
The campus memorial bears their names and ensures their memories endure.
The campus memorial bears their names and ensures their memories endure.
A new $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island.
Led by Brown, Advance RI-CTR will strengthen statewide collaborations that help move scientific discoveries from the lab into solutions that improve health and patient care.
Led by Brown, Advance RI-CTR will strengthen statewide collaborations that help move scientific discoveries from the lab into solutions that improve health and patient care.
New $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island
With five years of renewed federal funding, a third phase of Advance RI-CTR will expand research innovation and collaboration to benefit people and patients in Rhode Island.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
A new $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island.
Led by Brown, Advance RI-CTR will strengthen statewide collaborations that help move scientific discoveries from the lab into solutions that improve health and patient care.
Led by Brown, Advance RI-CTR will strengthen statewide collaborations that help move scientific discoveries from the lab into solutions that improve health and patient care.
First day of classes: in the books. Here’s to a new semester at Brown! 📚✨
September 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
First day of classes: in the books. Here’s to a new semester at Brown! 📚✨
Brown welcomes 31 accomplished scholars to its faculty for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing expertise across the humanities, sciences, medicine, engineering, public health and more.
31 accomplished scholars join Brown faculty as 2026-27 academic year begins
Representing a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, the faculty members join the Brown community to guide student-centered learning and engage in high-impact research.
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September 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Brown welcomes 31 accomplished scholars to its faculty for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing expertise across the humanities, sciences, medicine, engineering, public health and more.
At Brown’s 263rd Convocation, University leaders urged nearly 3,300 new students to be curious, courageous and embrace the unique opportunities of a Brown education.
At 263rd Convocation, Brown’s new students are encouraged to embrace humility, ask questions
As Brown officially commenced its 2026-27 academic year, University leaders urged nearly 3,300 new students to be curious, courageous and embrace the unique opportunities of a Brown education.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
At Brown’s 263rd Convocation, University leaders urged nearly 3,300 new students to be curious, courageous and embrace the unique opportunities of a Brown education.
The start of something new. 🐻🤎
A beautiful day on College Hill marked Brown’s 263rd Opening Convocation and the start of the 2026-27 academic year!
A beautiful day on College Hill marked Brown’s 263rd Opening Convocation and the start of the 2026-27 academic year!
September 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
The start of something new. 🐻🤎
A beautiful day on College Hill marked Brown’s 263rd Opening Convocation and the start of the 2026-27 academic year!
A beautiful day on College Hill marked Brown’s 263rd Opening Convocation and the start of the 2026-27 academic year!
New faces and new friends. 🐻🤎
Guided by their Bruno Leaders, Brown’s newest students are finding plenty of opportunities to meet classmates, share some laughs and build connections across the Class of 2030 during New Student Orientation.
Guided by their Bruno Leaders, Brown’s newest students are finding plenty of opportunities to meet classmates, share some laughs and build connections across the Class of 2030 during New Student Orientation.
September 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM
New faces and new friends. 🐻🤎
Guided by their Bruno Leaders, Brown’s newest students are finding plenty of opportunities to meet classmates, share some laughs and build connections across the Class of 2030 during New Student Orientation.
Guided by their Bruno Leaders, Brown’s newest students are finding plenty of opportunities to meet classmates, share some laughs and build connections across the Class of 2030 during New Student Orientation.
Glow sticks + great moves = a groovy night on the College Green 🐻 ✨
Brown’s newest students brought the energy to last night’s New Student Orientation Dance!
Brown’s newest students brought the energy to last night’s New Student Orientation Dance!
September 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Glow sticks + great moves = a groovy night on the College Green 🐻 ✨
Brown’s newest students brought the energy to last night’s New Student Orientation Dance!
Brown’s newest students brought the energy to last night’s New Student Orientation Dance!
Exploring all that Brown has to offer!
Brown’s Campus Resource Fair brought new students together with offices, programs and services from across the University to learn about the many ways they can find support, get involved and make the most of their time at Brown.
Brown’s Campus Resource Fair brought new students together with offices, programs and services from across the University to learn about the many ways they can find support, get involved and make the most of their time at Brown.
September 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Exploring all that Brown has to offer!
Brown’s Campus Resource Fair brought new students together with offices, programs and services from across the University to learn about the many ways they can find support, get involved and make the most of their time at Brown.
Brown’s Campus Resource Fair brought new students together with offices, programs and services from across the University to learn about the many ways they can find support, get involved and make the most of their time at Brown.
More than 1,700 new students moved into residence halls this week, kicking off New Student Orientation and a new academic year at Brown.
Photos: Brown’s newest students make themselves at home during move-in day
Families and volunteers from across the University helped members of the Class of 2030 settle into their residence halls, launching a full week of New Student Orientation activities.
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September 4, 2026 at 6:13 PM
More than 1,700 new students moved into residence halls this week, kicking off New Student Orientation and a new academic year at Brown.
New Student Orientation is underway and our Bruno Leaders are hard at work!
Across campus this morning, first-year students gathered in small groups led by their Bruno Leaders to meet others in their cohorts, share more about themselves and begin building connections.
Across campus this morning, first-year students gathered in small groups led by their Bruno Leaders to meet others in their cohorts, share more about themselves and begin building connections.
September 4, 2026 at 12:43 AM
New Student Orientation is underway and our Bruno Leaders are hard at work!
Across campus this morning, first-year students gathered in small groups led by their Bruno Leaders to meet others in their cohorts, share more about themselves and begin building connections.
Across campus this morning, first-year students gathered in small groups led by their Bruno Leaders to meet others in their cohorts, share more about themselves and begin building connections.
A transformative $37 million investment from the Starr Foundation will bring Brown University researchers and Brown University Health clinicians together to accelerate breakthroughs in aging research and treatment.
Transformative $37 million investment will create alliance to advance breakthroughs in aging research, clinical care
Through the generosity of the Starr Foundation, Brown University and Brown University Health are partnering to advance treatment for age-associated diseases and extend healthy lifespan.
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September 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
A transformative $37 million investment from the Starr Foundation will bring Brown University researchers and Brown University Health clinicians together to accelerate breakthroughs in aging research and treatment.
Another Move-In Day in the books! Welcome to Brown, Class of 2030! 📦🐻
September 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Another Move-In Day in the books! Welcome to Brown, Class of 2030! 📦🐻
From welding to woodworking, the intensive summer Sculpture Foundation studio course offers undergraduates across disciplines a hands-on opportunity to explore, collaborate and bring 3D designs to life.
Sparks, sawdust and steel: Inside Brown’s summer Sculpture Foundation course
From welding to woodworking, the intensive summer studio course offers undergraduates across disciplines a hands-on opportunity to explore, collaborate and bring 3D designs to life.
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September 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
From welding to woodworking, the intensive summer Sculpture Foundation studio course offers undergraduates across disciplines a hands-on opportunity to explore, collaborate and bring 3D designs to life.