Dean of the Graduate School Thomas Lewis ’90 will step down from his role on July 31, according to a Tuesday announcement from Provost Francis Doyle. After more than 17 years at Brown, Lewis will be joining Cornell as their vice provost for graduate education and dean of the graduate school.

Dean of Graduate School Thomas Lewis ’90 to step down July 31

By Claire Song | June 3 | University News

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On Wednesday, Bloat@Brown creator Alex Shieh ’27 will testify at a congressional hearing about alleged ...

Alex Shieh ’27 invited to testify at Congressional hearing on Ivy League financial aid, tuition

By Ciara Meyer and Elena Jiang | June 2 | University News

On Wednesday, Bloat@Brown creator Alex Shieh ’27 will testify at a congressional hearing about alleged ...

A University spokesperson said Brown was prepared to “mount a strong effort” defending its exemption ...

Brown police department sued over exemption from RI public records law

By Sophia Wotman | June 2 | University News

A University spokesperson said Brown was prepared to “mount a strong effort” defending its exemption ...

Live: Federal actions target Brown

Brown alum Han Nguyen ’21 finishes second in ‘The Amazing Race’ alongside her brother

By Manav Musunuru | June 1 | University News

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Viewers tuning into the finale of “The Amazing Race” last month may have recognized a familiar face among the finalists. In a standout performance for Bruno, “Team Asian Swag” — consisting of Han Nguyen ’21 and her brother Holden Nguyen — placed second in the 37th season of the reality ...

President Christina Paxson’s term extended by two years, set to end in 2028

By Herald Staff | May 27 | University News

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The extension was approved unanimously by the Corporation earlier this month.

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

University announces new admissions welcome center in Manning Hall, other summer construction projects

By Ciara Meyer | May 30

The building was home to the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology until last month.

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Sandra Smith named Dean of School of Professional Studies

By Ian Ritter | May 30

Smith, who has served as interim dean since January, will assume the position July 1.

US State Department seeks to ‘aggressively revoke’ visas of Chinese students

By Sophia Wotman | May 29

Brown enrolled 140 students from China in fall 2024.

Corporation approves $1.9 billion budget, statement of University values and voice

By Cate Latimer | May 28

The new budget will decrease the budget deficit from $46 million to a projected $29 million.

Federal pause on student visa interviews may disrupt plans for first-year international students

By Hadley Carr | May 27

Trump administration pauses student visa interviews while considering social media vetting.

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

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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.

Rhode Island College community members protest program suspensions at State House

By Ian Ritter | April 25

None of the to-be-suspended programs had more than 13 graduates in total between 2021 and 2024.

Home away from home: International students make up a third of RISD’s undergraduate body

By Dia Nanda | April 24

Amid political uncertainty, students said they cherish having a large international body.

How Trump’s dismantling of the Education Department may impact the PPSD

By Joy Chen | April 24

An atmosphere of uncertainty pervades the PPSD as the new administration dismantles the Education Department.

Sports

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‘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.