Kellner will assume his role on July 1.

James Kellner named inaugural Associate Provost for Corporate Engagement

By Jeremiah Farr | April 16 | University News

Kellner will assume his role on July 1.

The proposed $636 million budget marks the lowest year-over-year increase in at least five years. ...

Smiley proposes $2.04 million in housing supports, no tax increases in fiscal year 2027 budget plan

By Michelle Bi | April 16 | Metro

The proposed $636 million budget marks the lowest year-over-year increase in at least five years. ...

The Herald analyzed trends in the University’s incoming first-year class from 2004 to 2024. ...

20 years of Brown admissions, by the numbers

By Roma Shah | April 16 | University News

The Herald analyzed trends in the University’s incoming first-year class from 2004 to 2024. ...

Dining data declassified: A look inside students’ dining habits and preferences on campus

By Ann Gray Golpira | April 16 | University News

A photo of the Sharpe Refectory and Wriston Quad in the snow

The Herald’s Data Desk tracked the dining hall activity of 171 students.

Brown, Bryant University announce new MPH partnership

By Julia Bergancia | April 15 | University News

A Bulldog and a bear are illustrated helping each other with homework.

Bryant applicants to Brown’s Master of Public Health program are eligible for reserved seats, preferred admission and guaranteed scholarships.

Opinions

Editorial: Brown does not view Providence as a playground

By Editorial Page Board | April 16

Brown and Providence are fundamentally intertwined. The University’s successes benefit the city, and the city’s culture benefits Brown. Brown supports Providence with millions of dollars annually through direct community contributions, by employing locals and investing in the city’s workforce ...

Rahman ’26: Brown should have more opportunities for students to learn about the Holocaust

By Tasawwar Rahman | April 14

This spring break, my friends and I travelled through Germany, Poland and Lithuania, visiting Holocaust sites and learning about its legacy. Despite being a Judaic studies concentrator and being currently enrolled in JUDS 0902: “History of the Holocaust,” this trip was eye-opening in a way few other ...

Tkachenko ’29: Brown students need to listen to the political pulse of Spring Weekend

By Maya Tkachenko | April 14

The last year has seen many Brown students speaking out about the issues they care about, from No Kings rallies to anti-ICE protests and outcries against the Trump administration. In 2026, activism remains a critical fiber in Brown’s social fabric.

Vishwakarma ’29: Math students need seminars too

By Arya Vishwakarma | April 13

When I ask questions in my MATH 1530: “Abstract Algebra” lecture, I tend to buffer them with filler words: “like,” “wait,” “sorry.” While my friend and I raise our hands before speaking, some of our classmates are more direct with their remarks, pointing at the board when they think ...

Mooney ’29, Murray ’29: A residential college system could solve Brown’s housing woes

By Max Mooney and Clara Murray | April 13

Last week was particularly stressful for many Brown undergraduates, and it didn’t even have anything to do with midterms. For rising sophomores and juniors, the stakes are high in Brown’s randomized, everyone-for-themselves housing selection. There seems to be a scarcity of desirable living situations, ...

University News

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Nearly half of Brown students identify as agnostic, atheist or not religious, according to The Herald’s Spring 2026 poll

By Nate Barkow | April 16

Many students who spoke with The Herald said they were unsurprised by these results.

Brown declines to voluntarily recognize graduate fellow unionization

By James Libresco and Emily Feil | April 15

The Graduate Labor Organization’s parent group requested Brown recognize their unionization last month.

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Two Brown professors selected as 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

By Seyla Fernandez | April 15

Ieva Jusionyte and Matthew Kraft are two of the 223 fellows chosen out of nearly 5,000 applicants.

Enhance, but not replace: How two student groups are responding to AI use

By Lucia Santiago | April 15

The Herald spoke with the Brown Undergraduate Law Review and Collegiate Consulting Group about their approach to AI use.

Paxson outlines plans to memorialize shooting victims, renovate closed Barus and Holley classrooms

By Roma Shah | April 14

A committee of faculty, staff and students will develop recommendations for a permanent campus memorial.

Arts & Culture

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‘Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom’ fills The Bell Gallery with stories from Palestinian political prisoners

By Talia LeVine | April 15

The multimedia exhibition was created by renowned artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme.

Image of four actors from Something on the Green’s student theatre company standing against a wall of leaves.

Stalls, secrets and chili gin: SOTG’s 30-minute play festival is student theatre at its finest

By Rose Farman-Farma | April 15

This year’s trio of original plays balance astute social commentary with pure hilarity.

Metro

Gov. Mckee announces distribution of $156 million in grants for rural health care

By Maxwell Silver | April 16

The proposed budget amendment, which includes a series of policy changes, would allocate funds to 13 initiatives.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act could result in up to 44,000 fewer Medicaid expansion enrollments in R.I.

By Kelly Ding | April 15

A new report found that changes to work requirements and eligible populations may lead to disenrollment.

R.I. Senate passes bill to make disarming peace officers a felony

By Michelle Bi | April 15

Peace officers include Brown and RISD police.

Vintage thrifting market offers Providence community new shopping experience

By Michaela Hanson | April 14

This is Select Markets’s first pop-up event in Providence.

Sports

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Science & Research

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Brown pilot study suggests early liver disease screening can improve health outcomes for at-risk populations

By Christine Chang | April 16

The study was conducted in collaboration with Clínica Esperanza, a Rhode Island health clinic.

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Movement of spinning ice plates can provide insight into ocean turbulence, Brown study finds

By Amrita Rajpal | April 15

The study may have important implications for understanding climate change.