The Herald’s data desk dove into federal and institutional data to understand how research is funded at Brown.

Trump has frozen millions in research grants. Explore how much Brown relies on them.

By Claire Song | April 25 | Science & Research

The Herald’s data desk dove into federal and institutional data to understand how research is funded at Brown.

Wendy Schiller, wearing a black skirt suit, speaks at a black podium in front of a red and tan Brown banner.

Schiller will take a year-long sabbatical before returning to Brown as a professor.

Wendy Schiller to step back from Watson Institute, Taubman Center leadership this June

By Samah Hamid | April 25 | University News

Schiller will take a year-long sabbatical before returning to Brown as a professor.

Brown will host its first-of-its-kind Jewish alumni reunion weekend this fall.

Brown students, alums to host events commemorating 130 years of Jewish life on campus

By Annika Singh | April 25 | University News

Brown will host its first-of-its-kind Jewish alumni reunion weekend this fall.

Live: Federal actions target Brown

Five hundred admitted students flock to campus for ‘A Day on College Hill’

By Teddy Fisher | April 24 | University News

Students sit at circular red tables on the Main Green.

Students from around the world toured Brown Thursday during the University’s “A Day on College Hill” programming.

Environmental studies pioneer, UEL driving force, master tomato gardener: Remembering Harold Ward, chemistry and environmental studies professor

By Elise Haulund | April 25 | Science & Research

A black and white photo of a man standing on the roof of a building in front of the Sciences Library.

Ward, who passed away this winter, is remembered for the decades he spent empowering students at Brown.

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

David Hogg sits wearing a navy suit holding a microphone.

DNC Vice Chair David Hogg describes vision for future of Democratic Party at Brown Dems event

By Zarina Hamilton | April 25

David Hogg, a prominent anti-gun activist, spoke at a Brown Democrats event in Salomon Center.

Colorful paintings and images decorate the walls of a gallery.

Granoff exhibition celebrates visual art professor’s retirement

By Samah Hamid | April 24

Leslie Bostrom’s exhibition, “Wild Stories,” opened on Wednesday.

U.S. Representative Gabe Amo (D-R.I. 1) stands at a podium in Sayles Hall alongside Brown Political Union banners.

Rep. Gabe Amo encouraged action, hope during political turmoil at BPU event

By Maxwell Zhang | April 24

In a Monday event, Rep. Amo critiqued the Trump administration and called for collective action.

German studies department introduces new European Critical Thought certificate

By Kate Rowberry | April 24

The program aims to provide students the opportunity to engage with thinkers such as Michel Foucault, Friedrich Nietzsche and Hannah Arendt.

DPS officers allege leadership’s response to shooting, bomb threats endangered officers, campus community

By Sophia Wotman | April 23

Officers say that leadership neglected concerns when responding to at least two shooting threats.

Arts & Culture

The RUSHMERE album cover, with RUSHMERE printed across in bold red letters over a blurry black-and-white photo of the band as well as other men in various stages of distress.

Mumford & Sons’s ‘RUSHMERE’ is an unimaginative replication of the past

By Alyssia Ouhocine | April 25

“RUSHMERE” is a mediocre folk release by Mumford & Sons with little nuance to celebrate.

A poster features three windows lit by blue, overlayed with the text "Sheet Ghost" in red and white.

Brown Motion Pictures’s spring premiere embodies artistry of college indie films

By Talia LeVine | April 25

On Thursday night at Avon Cinema, Brown Motion Pictures premiered four student-made films produced over the course of the semester. From the aftermath of a breakup to a spooky late-night walk, each of the films showcases the BMP’s capacity for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

Metro

A group of protesters stand holding signs outside of the Rhode Island state house.

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.

New bill would begin process to integrate fares for RIPTA, MBTA transit systems

By Pavani Durbhakula | April 24

Monthly train pass holders traveling from some stations can already ride RIPTA without extra fares.

Sports

Science & Research

Two women sit in chairs surronding a table with a vase of hydrangeas and two glasses of water.

Former congressional foreign policy advisor gives strategies to navigate current political landscape

By Jonathan Kim | April 25

Caitie Whelan encouraged strategies to stay grounded amid the tumultuous political atmosphere.

A picture of a gray column that says Brown the School of Public Health.

Survey shows broad support for opening local overdose prevention center

By Olivia Stacey | April 24

A School of Public Health study found that 74% of residents and employees support a new overdose prevention center.