While the new endowment tax won’t impact Brown, cuts to federal aid will.

Congress passed the Republican tax and spending bill. Here’s how it could impact Brown.

By Cate Latimer and Ciara Meyer | July 21 | University News

While the new endowment tax won’t impact Brown, cuts to federal aid will.

In early July, the Brown Postdoc Labor Organization reached a second yearlong interim agreement with ...

Postdoc union reaches second interim salary agreement with Brown

By Emily Feil | July 17 | University News

In early July, the Brown Postdoc Labor Organization reached a second yearlong interim agreement with ...

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed documents from Brown and Penn as part of a broader ...

House Republicans subpoena Brown in Ivy League price-fixing probe

By Ciara Meyer | July 1 | University News

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed documents from Brown and Penn as part of a broader ...

Live: Federal actions target Brown

Brown extends staff hiring freeze, announces plans for more drastic cost-cutting measures

By Cate Latimer | June 30 | University News

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Recent cost-cutting measures have not been enough to keep the University’s financial woes at bay, wrote President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20, Provost Francis Doyle and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Sarah Latham in the Monday Today@Brown

‘It is remarkable how approachable he is’: Rashid Zia ’01 closes tenure as dean of the College

By Hadley Carr | June 30 | University News

Rashid Zia, wearing glasses, a blue pinstripe shirt and a red tie, smiles at the camera in front of a wall lined with books.

Zia is set to step down June 30 and will return as a professor of engineering and physics.

Opinions

Editors’ Note: Amid uncertainty, trust student journalism

By 135th Editorial Board | April 25

Since our last editors’ note, Brown University has been shaken by federal actions threatening to remake American higher education.

Cooper-Nelson: Gratitude in a time of grievance: a Chaplain’s farewell

By Janet Cooper Nelson | April 25

As another academic year comes to a close, it seems like only yesterday that I mailed my annual letter to incoming Brunonians. Maybe you remember receiving or reading it? Now, I send a final grateful goodbye through the pages of The Herald. Though in my retirement, the situation on College Hill will ...

Aizenberg ’26: Land acknowledgements are empty gestures

By Benjamin Aizenberg | April 24

Imagine a bandit breaks into your house. He terrorizes your family, eats your food and then refuses to leave. When you attempt to force him out, he enlists help from the local government, which evicts you instead. Left without your home and most prized possessions, you fall into poverty. Meanwhile, ...

Barrozo ’26: How to reorient yourself in disorienting times

By Julia Barrozo | April 24

As we approach finals and contend with an unhalting news cycle, it feels as though the world has turned sideways. In these slanted days, when my mind has grown heavy with noise and my body runs on instinct alone, I have felt the urge to reorient. By infusing my days with little rituals — gestures ...

Lair ’28: A lesson from small town America: Pop your Brown bubble

By CJ Lair | April 24

In anticipation of move-in day, I giddily perused the Google Maps Street View of Providence. By the time I carried my suitcases into Andrews Hall, I had a full itinerary of Providence attractions — coffee shops, running paths, stores and parks.

University News

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Graduate student Eva Erickson reflects on second place finish in season 48 of 'Survivor'

By Amber Marcus-Blank | July 22

Erickson, who was the first openly autistic contestant on the show, now uses her social media following to create videos about autism.

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Congressional committee requests Brown’s documentation related to Bloat@Brown investigation

By Cate Latimer | June 26

The committee claims that Brown’s investigation into Alex Shieh ’27 may discourage others from questioning the rising cost of tuition.

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Federal judge rules in favor of Brown, other universities in lawsuit against NSF cuts to research funding

By Elise Haulund and Claire Song | June 25

The proposed cut would have cost Brown an estimated $11.3 million in funding over the next five years, court filings say.

Over a year after new Ratty stations open, Dining Services employees say they’re understaffed, overwhelmed

By Emily Feil | June 17

The negative workplace environment has been exacerbated by unsympathetic management and poor communication from senior leadership, workers say.

Janet Blume named interim dean of Graduate School

By Ian Ritter | June 17

Blume will take on the role following the departure of Dean Thomas Lewis ’90 on July 31.

Arts & Culture

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Behind the scenes of Musical Forum’s ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

By Talia LeVine | May 23

The Herald interviewed all nine cast members and the director.

A picture of a person playing a trumpet on the Main Green at Spring Weekend 2025. The person is wearing a black jacket, a red bandana around the neck, and a red bandana tied around the head.

A Spring Weekend staple for years, who exactly is the Undertow Brass Band?

By Alyssia Ouhocine | May 12

The band was originally formed in 2005 with a simple goal: to make music without electricity.

Metro

Former University Chancellor Samuel M. Mencoff ’78 P’11 P’15 to lead Brown University Health board

By Megan Chan | June 16

Mencoff’s tenure will begin this December.

US Department of Justice opens investigation into Rhode Island

By Avani Ghosh | June 13

The federal investigation comes after “information” that the state government used affirmative action in their employment practices.

RI, Providence, Central Falls may face consequences over sanctuary jurisdiction status, DHS says

By Megan Chan | June 4

The cities and state may be subject to federal funding suspensions and terminations.

Back on ‘home turf’: Marathon returns to Providence after two-year hiatus

By Emma Meija | May 4

The new route avoids the Washington Bridge, a factor in the cancellation of last year’s race.

Sports

A photo of the Brown softball team after winning the 2025 Ivy League Championship

‘Something bigger than ourselves’: Softball crowned Ivy Tournament Champions

By Lydell Dyer | May 14

On Saturday, the Brown softball team (33-15, 13-8 Ivy) etched their names in the history books after winning the Ivy League Tournament Championship. Following a dominant 4-1 victory over tournament first-seed Princeton (28-18, 17-4) in the championship finale, the Bears qualified for the NCAA tournament ...

Science & Research

Brown, other universities sue National Science Foundation over cuts to federal research funding

By Elise Haulund and Claire Song | May 6

Brown received $34.4 million in federal funding from the NSF, according to court filings.

‘Honored and humbled’: Eight Brown faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

By Jonathan Kim | May 1

The Brown academics are among the 248 scholars elected to the Academy this year.