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Eight of the positions for the 13-member board were decided in uncontested races.

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

Harold Ward, a professor emeritus of chemistry and environmental studies who is known as the father of the environmental studies program at Brown, passed away on Dec. 4, 2024 at the age of 89. He is survived ...

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During the discussion, Gandhi commented on the extent of democratic backsliding in the country.

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During the discussion, Gandhi commented on the extent of democratic backsliding in the country.

Students protest federal attacks on colleges, urge Brown not to comply with Trump demands

On Friday afternoon, approximately 200 students rallied on the Main Green, calling on the University to stand up to President Trump’s recent federal actions that have targeted Brown and other institutions ...

Amid rising tariffs, RI state pension fund takes a $500 million hit

Since President Trump’s implementation of sweeping international tariffs, the value of the Rhode Island state pension fund has dropped by approximately $500 million.

Why ENGN 0032 is no longer on Courses@Brown

While completing course pre-registration on Courses@Brown this week, undergraduates may notice the absence of a course that has been offered for five consecutive years: ENGN 0032: “Introduction to Engineering: ...

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Some of the events slated for the rest of the month include a workshop to repair old clothes with the Brown Design Workshop, an open mic night in support of the Providence Student Union and a screen printing ...

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Tommy Medlin ’27

Brown researchers’ GeoDiffuser model moves mountains, no training required

Imagine being able to reach into a photograph and change it to your liking.

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Mayor Smiley announces plan to return Providence Schools to local control

At a Thursday press conference, Mayor Brett Smiley, alongside city and school leaders, announced his plan for returning the Providence Public School District to local control. The district has been under ...

At least $8 million of Brown’s research grants slashed by Trump admin, project staff let go

Follow The Herald’s latest coverage on how the Trump administration is impacting Brown here.

Barrozo ’26: Brown must make intentional architectural choices

In 2023, Brown opened its long-anticipated Lindemann Performing Arts Center. Though it was touted as “state-of-the-art,” the Lindemann has largely disappointed students, becoming a frequent target ...

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Ahmed ’27: Brown’s universal need-blind policy won’t reach Asia

At Brown, the dream of diversity has in many ways been realized. The University’s student body boasts an incredible range of cultures, nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Its need-blind policy ...

From University Hall to Brook Street: Tracing the history of dorms at Brown

For students planning to live on campus next year, the housing lottery is set to take place this week. Since 1770, when University Hall — Brown’s first building and dormitory on College Hill — was ...

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Walhout ’25: It’s time to close the Open Curriculum

I first began giving tours of Brown as an impressionable first-year. On the second stop of the tour outside University Hall, I would gather my modest crowd of overachieving high schoolers and their anxious ...

Live updates: Trump administration set to freeze $510 million of Brown’s federal funding

Live coverage has ended. Keep up with how the Trump administration’s recent actions have impacted Brown here.