Photo of the large brick building of the Rhode Island Foundation.

The funding is intended to alleviate pressures caused by budget cuts at the federal level.

Rhode Island Foundation granted record-breaking $93 million to nonprofits in 2025

By Dhruv Jain | March 13 | Metro

The funding is intended to alleviate pressures caused by budget cuts at the federal level.

Jael-Marie Guy in an all-blue soccer uniform dribbling a soccer ball.

The team won the Philippines its first-ever gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games in December. ...

Journey to World Cup: Jael-Marie Guy ’29 brings Bruno spirit to the Philippines women’s national football team

By Rebecca Goodman | March 13 | University News

The team won the Philippines its first-ever gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games in December. ...

CCRI will pilot their first 20 student early childhood education cohort funded by the grant this ...

CCRI to launch early childhood education certificate program after receiving $1.5 million grant from Brown

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | March 13 | Metro

CCRI will pilot their first 20 student early childhood education cohort funded by the grant this ...

After months of reviewing the year’s biggest films, here are The Herald’s picks for the 2026 Oscars

By Ayana Ahuja and Manav Musunuru | March 13 | Arts & Culture

From left: photos of movie scenes from “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Sentimental Value,” and “Weapons.” Courtesy of Neal Street Productions, NEON, and Warner Bros. Pictures.

“One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” stand out in several categories.

Fact Check: Is the Pomodoro technique actually effective for studying?

By Nishita Malhan | March 12 | Science & Research

Illustration of a student studying displayed on a screen, surrounded by clocks.

Brown experts explain the cognitive science principles behind the study method.

Opinions

Kaak ’29: The SciLi’s one redeeming quality was its hours — now it’s just ugly

By Avery Kaak | March 13

Late nights at the Sciences Library used to be a central part of my routine. It is simply my nature to stay up late, very late. Last month, however, the University quietly announced that the SciLi would no longer operate with 24-hour access on weekdays. Where once I was able to view the sunrise from ...

Letter: Response to ‘Finding twindependence: How twins navigate identity, connection at Brown’

By Michael Margulis | March 12

To The Editor:

Organic Chemistry with Gupta ’25 MD’29: Being single or taken is not your identity

By Anusha Gupta | March 12

At some point in college, many friend groups assign roles to one another. “She’s always in a relationship.” “He just doesn’t date.” “He's always seeing someone but can never commit.” While not always intentional, the labels stick. There’s the hopeless romantic, the serial dater, the ...

Tao ’27: The Diocese of Providence must repent

By Evan Tao | March 12

Leggat-Barr ’28: The violence of nostalgia in Providence

By Tommy Leggat-Barr | March 11

We’ve all done some selective remembering — convincing ourselves a time in our life or an experience was all sunshine and rainbows and forgetting the storm clouds. Painting an idealized picture of the past helps us escape from the reality of the present. I often find myself yearning for what I remember ...

University News

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University to replace Travel Pilot Program with region-based airfare allowance

By Zarina Hamilton | March 12

Starting in 2020, the program arranged one round-trip flight per academic year for international students receiving financial aid.

Photo of a wall with silver letters saying “The Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs Stephen Robert ’62 Hall” in all capital letters.

Inaugural Human Rights Lecture and Symposium examines Mexico’s crisis of disappearances

By Ivy Huang and Miriam Davison | March 12

More than 130,000 people are officially registered as missing or unlocated in Mexico.

On Dec. 13, a gunman opened fire on campus. Dining workers say they weren’t prepared.

By James Libresco | March 12

Workers described confusion in the Ratty and Andrews on Dec. 13 due to a lack of active shooter safety planning.

Teneo officials outline safety and security assessment at community council meeting

By Jeremiah Farr | March 11

The council also discussed Brown’s involvement with the Providence Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center.

Brown associate professor releases highly anticipated novel ‘The Complex’

By Seyla Fernandez | March 11

Written by Karan Mahajan, the novel follows a 20th-century family navigating India’s shifting political climate.

Arts & Culture

Still from “F1” showing Sonny Hayes (right), played by Brad Pitt, and Joshua Pearce (left), played by Damson Idris.

‘F1: The Movie’ shows thrilling races, lacks emotional horsepower

By Manav Musunuru | March 12

The film excels in its technical aspects but falters narratively.

A screen grab from the film “The Dinosaurs” where a blue-eyed dinosaur peaks through a crack.

‘The Dinosaurs’ combines startlingly realistic CGI with cinematic narration

By Yechan Kim | March 12

Steven Spielberg’s new docuseries follows the rise and fall of the dinosaurs.

Metro

Illustration of five women in dresses of various bright colors.

Prom for All: PPSD collects over 100 prom attire donations for local high schoolers

By Milo Shenn | March 13

The campaign, which was officially launched this year, will end on April 10.

Breaking fast with croissants and matcha: Brown Bee Coffee hosts late-night service during Ramadan

By Pavani Durbhakula | March 12

The late-night selection includes a traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding and a Ramadan croissant.

Proposed R.I. bill would automate process of expunging criminal records

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 11

The bill could benefit 77,000 Rhode Islanders who have arrest or conviction records.

R.I. House Speaker introduces 2026 housing legislation package

By Sarah Voigt | March 10

The nine bills aim to address Rhode Island’s ongoing housing crisis.

Sports

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Science & Research

Photo of Sayles Hall with students relaxing on the Main Green.

Yearlong course brings Providence artists to campus to discuss AI, identity

By Diya Khetan | March 13

The class is a collaboration between AS220 and the Community Health Informatics Data Lab.

Illustration of a person washing a wok under a faucet.

Wiping a wok to dry it can destroy its seasoning. These Brown researchers used physics to find a better solution.

By Nabiha Allahwala | March 13

Brown researchers investigated how long it takes water to drain from woks to prevent rusting while drying.