Brown entered into an agreement with the Trump administration last July to end the investigation and restore research funding.

Trump admin pushed for settlement despite lacking evidence in Brown Title VI investigation, whistleblower alleges

By Jeremiah Farr | August 18 | University News

Brown entered into an agreement with the Trump administration last July to end the investigation and restore research funding.

Brown, along with 35 other colleges and universities, joined an

Brown among universities to back Harvard lawsuit against federal research funding cuts

By Roma Shah | August 13 | University News

Brown, along with 35 other colleges and universities, joined an

The office will remain active through the 2028-29 school year.

University launches new office to aid students directly affected by Dec. 13 shooting

By Alejandro Ruiz | August 11 | University News

The office will remain active through the 2028-29 school year.

New federal rule caps visa durations for international students, scholars

By Zarina Hamilton | August 5 | University News

The rule also sets new restrictions on changes in study programs for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.

Paxson to step down at end of 2026-27 academic year

By Cate Latimer | August 3 | University News

The Corporation will begin a nationwide search for the University’s next president.

Opinions

Editors’ note: A semester later, our campus is as strong as ever

By 136th Editorial Board | April 24

On Jan. 23, we published our first print edition as the 136th Editorial Board. Today — over 600 articles later — we are publishing our final print edition of the semester.

Rahman ’26: Why I write

By Tasawwar Rahman | April 24

Imagine you are a 19th-century shipowner about to send one of your vessels to the New World, carrying a cargo of hopeful families seeking a better life. While your ship has historically been sturdy, she has seen many rough seas and often needs repair. Doubt begins to creep into your mind about whether ...

Editorial: Brown must grapple with its relationship with the United States

By Editorial Page Board | April 24

Last week, Yale released a report arguing that universities share responsibility for the nation’s loss of trust in higher education. Trust in private universities — along with the reputation of the Ivy League — is especially depressed. Faith in higher education reached a historic low of 36% in ...

Manhardt ’26: Take an acting class

By Batisse Manhardt | April 24

I stumbled into TAPS 0030: “Introduction to Acting and Directing” during my fall semester of senior year after a friend randomly mentioned the class to me. I had previously acted in a middle school play, and enjoyed the creative and fun aspects of it, though I’d never taken an acting class. After ...

Aizenberg ’26: What I have learned from writing 30 opinion columns for The Herald

By Benjamin Aizenberg | April 24

It’s 3 a.m. and I’m sitting in my cramped dorm room in Perkins Hall, trying to write an opinion column about why Taylor Swift is overrated. The problem is that I don’t know much about Taylor Swift, other than that it annoys me when people treat her like a god. I struggle to find a way to start ...

University News

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University leaders oppose potential changes to federal grant regulations

By Jeremiah Farr | August 2

On July 10, Provost Francis J. Doyle III and Vice President for Research Greg Hirth submitted a comment advocating against the federal Office of Management and Budget’s suggested changes to research grant distribution regulations. The rule would prioritize grants for research that advances the president’s ...

University report finds split AI adoption patterns, concerns of risks

By Ivy Huang | July 10

The report outlined recommendations to be implemented across three phases.

Paxson earned over $1.9 million in 2024, an approximately 39% decrease from previous year

By Roma Shah | July 9

After receiving $1.2 million in bonus and incentive compensation in 2023, Paxson earned none in 2024.

GLO contract expires as tense negotiations continue

By Emily Feil | July 3

Negotiations for the contract began in February.

University to develop thermal energy system as part of net-zero emission efforts

By Ian Ritter | June 11

The central energy hub will be located in a 14,000 square-foot expansion of Page-Robinson Hall.

Arts & Culture

Photo of Mica Tenenbaum, a member of the music duo Magdalena Bay, playing a keytar with colorful lights behind her.

Spring Weekend 2026 performances deliver mixed bag to Main Green

By Alice Xie, Ann Gray Golpira, Talia LeVine and Ian Ritter | May 4

The festival featured performances by Isabella Lovestory, BunnaB, Magdalena Bay and Thee Sacred Souls.

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Three more new singles to get you through finals

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 24

Maisie Peters, Lana Del Rey and Kacey Musgraves are bringing their best this spring with new releases.

Metro

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Man charged with murder of 86-year-old on College Hill

By Michelle Bi | July 8

Police arrested a 25-year-old suspect on July 2 in connection with the murder.

New law revives expired clergy sexual abuse claims

By Talia Egnal | June 15

Survivors can bring previously time-barred suits during a two-year revival window starting July 1.

State council votes to return PPSD to local control

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | May 26

The vote follows seven years of state control.

Hundreds rally for graduate unionization, immigrant protections

By Michelle Bi | May 6

The “May Day” rally was part of a nationwide movement.

Sports

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Science & Research

Brown researchers highlight which abnormalities in lung CT scans might reveal non-lung cancers

By Nishita Malhan | April 24

The findings could help minimize unnecessary additional cancer testing, which may be harmful.

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Professor Omer Bartov's book argues Zionism evolved from humanitarian movement to militarized state ideology

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | April 24

The book “Israel: What Went Wrong?” was released this week.