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

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

By Emily Feil | June 17 | University News

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

A photo of the top of Carrie Tower against a gray sky.

The University stands to lose $3 million in federal dollars this fiscal year from the new limit ...

Brown, other universities sue Department of Defense over research funding cuts

By Elise Haulund and Claire Song | June 16 | University News

The University stands to lose $3 million in federal dollars this fiscal year from the new limit ...

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

Janet Blume named interim dean of Graduate School

By Ian Ritter | June 17 | University News

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

Live: Federal actions target Brown

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

By Megan Chan | June 16 | Metro

Mencoff’s tenure will begin this December.

US Department of Justice opens investigation into Rhode Island

By Avani Ghosh | June 13 | Metro

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

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

A picture of a metal detailing on the Van Wickle Gates at Brown University. The detailing features an open metal book, with the words In Deo Speramus, Brown's motto.

Brown among universities seeking to back Harvard’s lawsuit against federal funding cuts

By Cate Latimer | June 8

Brown, along with 17 other colleges and universities, submitted a request to file a friend-of-the-court brief on Friday, supporting Harvard’s suit against the Trump administration’s cuts to the university’s research funding. This comes after the Trump administration stated in April that it was ...

Bloat@Brown creator Alex Shieh ’27 testifying in the congressional hearing Wednesday morning. Shieh is wearing a navy blue suit and sitting in front of a placard labeled "Mr. Shieh."

Congressional hearing questions ‘administrative bloat,’ alleged price fixing at Brown, Ivies

By Ciara Meyer | June 4

Bloat@Brown creator Alex Shieh ’27 testified at the hearing.

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

By Claire Song | June 3

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.

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

By Ciara Meyer and Elena Jiang | June 2

On Wednesday, Bloat@Brown creator Alex Shieh ’27 will testify at a congressional hearing about alleged antitrust violations and tuition price-fixing among Ivy League institutions.

Brown police department sued over exemption from RI public records law

By Sophia Wotman | June 2

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

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

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.

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.

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.