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At Brown’s Baccalaureate, an opportunity to rejoice and reflect

May 27, 2023

Seniors who will graduate with the Class of 2023 celebrated the Baccalaureate with joyful performances, faith traditions from across the globe, and remarks that encouraged graduates to put action behind ideas.

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Brown to confer 2,921 degrees at 255th Commencement

May 26, 2023

On Sunday, May 28, the University will confer a total of 2,921 degrees in all categories — undergraduate, graduate, medical and honorary.

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Social Sciences

Educational mobility gap between Muslims and Christians in Africa isn’t budging, study finds

May 25, 2023

Co-authored by a Brown economist, the study found that over the last three generations, Christian children have surpassed their parents’ level of education at a much higher rate than Muslim and traditionalist children in Africa.

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A celebratory weekend: Sights, sounds and stories from Commencement and Reunion 2023

May 25, 2023

Packed with graduation ceremonies, alumni reunions and other celebrations, the weekend offers countless chances for graduates, alumni, parents, friends and guests to honor accomplishments and reunite.

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Science and Technology

New method tracking changes in blood vessels could advance brain disease detection

May 25, 2023

A new imaging technique opens a path toward long-term study of blood vessels in aging brains and could help predict neurodegenerative diseases decades before symptoms begin.

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Science and Technology

U.S. Department of Defense selects two teams from Brown for DEPSCoR grants

May 25, 2023

The teams were among 28 selected this year through DEPSCoR, which is designed to strengthen basic research infrastructure at higher education institutions and propel forward science in areas important to U.S. defense.

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Passages: Former provost and professor of mathematics Robert J. Zimmer

May 25, 2023

Known as a distinguished mathematician, academic leader and champion for freedom of expression, the former Brown provost and University of Chicago president died on May 23.

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Two new leaders to direct civic engagement, college access programs at Brown

May 24, 2023

Wendy Wallace will work to grow and strengthen the University’s local impact initiatives, while Nick Figueroa oversees the soon-to-launch Brown Collegiate Scholars Program for Providence public school students.

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Health and Medicine

Mind-body practice of qigong can improve cancer-related fatigue

May 24, 2023

A study led by Brown University researchers found that a low-impact, meditative movement program involving qigong was as effective as more standard exercise programs in improving cancer-related fatigue.

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An economic boom for many local businesses during Brown’s Commencement and Reunion Weekend

May 24, 2023

From University spending on goods and services to help make events happen, to travel spending by the tens of thousands who visit Providence to stay, dine and shop, the weekend energizes many Rhode Island businesses.

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Brown awards $1.25 million to library, participatory budgeting projects in Providence public schools

May 19, 2023

Disbursements from the Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence will strengthen libraries at nine PPSD high schools and enable local middle schoolers to decide how their school spends $100,000.

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University Initiatives

Through Brown interfaith initiatives, students seek intellectual, spiritual pursuits

May 17, 2023

For 70 years, the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life at Brown has championed the importance of discourse, dialogue, and above all, community.

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Brown University’s 255th Commencement set for Sunday, May 28

May 17, 2023

Sunday's procession and University Ceremony on the College Green will cap Brown's three-day celebration of Commencement and Reunion Weekend 2023.

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Student Life

Ron Phillips: Pursuing parallel passions in pathology and performance

May 16, 2023

The Brown medical student and prolific musical theater actor will seek his future in pathology, a field that complements his vast array of pursuits.

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Health and Medicine

Old motor neurons don’t die, scientists discover — they just slow down

May 11, 2023

A new study about the aging mechanisms of spinal motor neurons could inform therapeutic treatments for age-related motor deficits and mobility loss.

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Science and Technology

NASA selects Brown-led team to study the Moon in effort to establish permanent lunar base

May 11, 2023

An international team of researchers led by Brown scientists is among five teams selected by NASA to study the moon in an effort to help the space agency’s lunar missions.

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Science and Technology

With new experimental method, researchers probe spin structure in 2D materials for first time

May 11, 2023

By observing spin structure in “magic-angle” graphene, a team of scientists led by Brown University researchers have found a workaround for a long-standing roadblock in the field of two-dimensional electronics.

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Class of 2000 graduate Carlos Lejnieks to deliver Baccalaureate address during Commencement 2023

May 11, 2023

The youth development leader and president of the Brown Alumni Association will return to his alma mater to deliver the Baccalaureate address on Saturday, May 27.

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Women & Infants Hospital breaks ground on Brown University Labor and Delivery Center

May 10, 2023

Leaders from Care New England and Brown University joined elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new, technologically advanced labor and delivery center at Women & Infants Hospital.

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In student address, Brown medical school grad to reflect on openness, flexibility and ‘learning loosely’

May 10, 2023

At the Commencement ceremony for Warren Alpert Medical School’s Class of 2023, John Johnson hopes to bolster his fellow graduates’ confidence in themselves as physicians, teachers and leaders.

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Health and Medicine

Brown researchers to study ability of Rhode Island’s first overdose prevention center to counter overdose crisis

May 8, 2023

The NIH-funded project, a partnership with NYU Langone Health, will evaluate the effectiveness of overdose prevention centers as well as the impact on surrounding communities.

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Brown to confer six honorary degrees at Commencement 2023

May 4, 2023

The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, public servants and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 28.

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At Commencement, Graduate School speakers will reckon with the past to build a better future

May 4, 2023

As Brown celebrates its 255th Commencement, Kathryn Thompson and Hamidou Sylla will address their peers in separate Ph.D. and master’s ceremonies on College Hill on Sunday, May 28.

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Renowned physician-scientist returns to Brown to celebrate the school that hooked him on science

May 3, 2023

Lemley lecture series guest and alumnus Dr. Arthur Horwich discussed how medical school at Brown sparked a passion for basic science and medicine, a combination that has led to discoveries of significance to Alzheimer’s and more.

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Arts and Humanities

IGNITE series to welcome world-class artists, showcase Brown’s diverse arts scholarship

May 3, 2023

Launching with the opening of the Lindemann Performing Arts Center in October 2023, the IGNITE series will include performances, exhibitions and events that demonstrate how art can be a powerful vehicle for change.

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Thomas A. Lewis named Brown’s new dean of the Graduate School

May 3, 2023

An accomplished scholar, mentor and administrator, Lewis will lead efforts to shape and strengthen the academic experience for Brown’s nearly 3,000 graduate students.

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Science and Technology

Why do Champagne bubbles rise the way they do? Scientists’ new discovery is worthy of a toast

May 3, 2023

Fluid mechanics researchers from Brown University and the University of Toulouse found that surfactants give the celebratory drink its stable and signature straight rise of bubbles.

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Science and Technology

Behind the scenes, Brown’s physics demonstration manager makes an impact on student learning

May 3, 2023

Responsible for organizing demonstrations designed to illustrate complex concepts in physics, Angella Johnson plays an essential role in enhancing students’ academic experiences.

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Africana studies scholars host banned book ‘read-in’ to support U.S. educators

May 3, 2023

Brown community members read passages from “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison, a novel banned in school libraries across multiple states, to show support for educators resisting a growing number of censorship efforts.

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Amid gender disparities among faculty nationally, Brown’s task force on women faculty issues report

May 2, 2023

Commitment to equal opportunity prompts analysis that finds no gender-based differences between men and women faculty in some areas at Brown, and others where the University must take steps to improve.

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Health and Medicine

When naloxone isn’t enough: How technology can save lives when people use drugs alone

May 2, 2023

Researchers from Brown and Rhode Island Hospital are working with Rhode Island community members to understand how apps, monitors and other emerging technologies can help prevent opioid overdose deaths.

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Science and Technology

Photos: Views of the cosmos, courtesy Brown students and scholars

May 2, 2023

Using telescopes, tools and spaces at Brown, members of the University community capture awe-inspiring photos of the universe in spectacular fashion.

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Student Life

To inspire local kids, Brown computer science students teach coding in Providence, Central Falls schools

May 1, 2023

By leading in-school programs and after-school clubs that teach coding, the student organization Brown IgniteCS aims to expand access to careers in computer science for local K-12 students.

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Arts and Humanities

Brown student teams up with Providence Public Library to present food and culture exhibition

April 27, 2023

As part of his senior thesis, Aaron Castillo partnered with PPL to present an exhibition that delves into the food cultures of Providence communities displaced by redevelopment and gentrification.

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Four Brown students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

April 27, 2023

Juniors Lucas Brito, Jordan Feldman, Tyler Lane and William Lin were awarded the scholarships, which recognize excellence in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences.

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In upcoming Commencement speeches, senior orators to champion lifelong curiosity, openness to risk

April 26, 2023

In late May, Class of 2023 members Kailiang Fu and Margherita Micaletti-Hinojal will encourage their peers to explore widely and take chances after graduation, just as they did as Brown students.

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Arts and Humanities

Art at Watson celebrates 10 years of art, education and community

April 25, 2023

For a decade, a committee of faculty, students and staff has brought more than 40 diverse exhibitions to Brown’s Watson Institute, amplifying the institute’s mission of promoting a just and peaceful world.

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Science and Technology

Four years later, AI language dataset created by Brown graduate students goes viral

April 25, 2023

Thanks to the popularity of new AI-powered chatbots and technology, Brown alumni Aaron Gokaslan and Vanya Cohen are seeing newfound interest in their dataset replicating OpenAI’s language processing model GPT-2.

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In New York Times guest essay, Brown president asserts danger of threats to free expression

April 21, 2023

In an essay titled ‘The gravest threats to campus speech come from the state, not the students,’ Christina H. Paxson says those who try to ban the advancement of knowledge will find themselves ‘on the wrong side of history.’

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Science and Technology

On the eve of Earth Day, Brown climate scientist outlines solutions for a warming world

April 20, 2023

Kim Cobb, a Brown University professor and director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, spoke about the need to act on climate change, urging that action must be taken collaboratively and equitably.

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Science and Technology

Women university presidents, engineering deans issue open letter supporting CHIPS and Science Act

April 20, 2023

The 13 signatories, including Brown’s Christina H. Paxson and Tejal Desai, call on universities to help meet the U.S. Commerce Secretary’s semiconductor workforce goals by preparing more women, people of color to enter the field.

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Brown geologist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 19, 2023

Alberto Saal, a geology professor at Brown, is honored for his work in helping scientists understand the formation and early history of Earth and the Moon.

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Science and Technology

New blue light technique could enable advances in understanding nanoscale technologies

April 19, 2023

A team of Brown University researchers created a solution to a nanoscale resolution challenge that has for decades limited the study of materials that could lead to more energy efficient semiconductors and electronics.

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Arts and Humanities

$25 million from Perelman Family Foundation to establish arts district at Brown

April 18, 2023

The Ronald O. Perelman Arts District will highlight the prominence of arts teaching, scholarship and performance at Brown.

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News and Events

TIAA Institute honors Brown president for leadership excellence in higher education

April 15, 2023

The TIAA Institute and American Council on Education presented Christina H. Paxson with a national award named for Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, a longtime Notre Dame president and civil rights leader.

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Health and Medicine

Drug form of traditional Chinese medicine compound improved survival of mice with brain tumors

April 14, 2023

Researchers found that a derivative of the natural compound indirubin offers a new approach to treating glioblastoma in mice, which will inform future research in humans.

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Social Sciences

In new report, Rhode Island’s Afghan refugees detail their evacuation, resettlement experiences

April 13, 2023

Co-authored by researchers at Brown and Providence’s Refugee Dream Center, the report includes passages from 32 interviews with Afghan refugees and offers eight recommendations for leaders involved in resettlement.

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Student Life

Aliza Kopans: Working to promote digital wellness for generations to come

April 13, 2023

From organizing grassroots campaigns to advocating for policy change, the Brown sophomore is on a mission to make screen time safer, healthier and more empowering for young people.

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Health and Medicine

Contaminated drinking water alerts cause up to 10% school absence rates in Jackson, Mississippi

April 12, 2023

A Brown-led research team compared boil water alerts and unexcused absence rates in Jackson’s public schools to show the wide-ranging negative effects of water contamination on children’s health.

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Proposed project on I-195 land includes adjacent Brown property for long-term mixed-use vision

April 12, 2023

CV Properties proposal includes land from Brown University and a long-term master planning opportunity for an economically beneficial mix of commercial and residential development.

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