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A picture of Sayles Hall on the Main Green during the winter.

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Here’s how work-study financial aid works

By Ethan Schenker and Emily Feil | February 24

Brown undergraduates earned $1.6 million in work-study aid last year.

Street view of the refugee dream center, a yellow-bricked building.

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As RI immigrants remain fearful of Trump, organizers call on Providence to do more

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 23

R.I. immigrants express concerns about deportations and family separation due to new federal policies.

Picture of the rally opposing Elon Musk and the Trump administration outside of the Rhode Island State House. Protestors are waving flags and holding signs.

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Hundreds rally in Providence against Musk’s involvement in Trump administration

By Michelle Bi | February 23

Protestors called for taxes on the rich.

A picture of the audience watching a video of a yellow snail at the event.

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Community members dive into the Ocean State’s wildlife at nature video festival

By Zach Robel | February 23

The festival featured a compilation of 16 filmmakers’ videos of the state’s flora and fauna.

An illustration of the silhouettes of veterans saluting and holding up the American flag. The background is an image of the front of the one dollar bill.

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New bill could expand tax exemptions for Providence veterans

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 23

The R.I. General Assembly is considering a bill that would allow the Providence City Council to implement higher property tax exemptions than currently permitted

A black shirt-clad student stands at the front of his classroom directing his classmates. Behind him, a blackboard with various notes and diagrams drawn on it.

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Brown Collegiate Scholars Program completes first semester with inaugural cohort of 30 students

By Joy Chen | February 21

Thirty high school students in the Providence Public School District just completed the inaugural semester of the Brown Collegiate Scholars Program: a four-year program that prepares PPSD students to apply to selective colleges.

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Faculty emphasize importance of cultivating open dialogue, ideological diversity in University-led panel

By Chiupong Huang | February 20

On Thursday night, three faculty members from various disciplines spoke at a “Dialogue Across Disciplines” panel moderated by President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 to discuss strategies for encouraging dialogue and ideological diversity on campus.

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RI unemployment higher than neighboring states and nation, report details

By Maya Kelly and Michelle Bi | February 20

The Herald reviewed a report on Rhode Island employment. Here are the major takeaways.

Sandra Smith smiles to the camera in a pink blouse. Behind her, framed photographs stretch along a blue wall.

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After nearly a decade at Brown, Sandra Smith steps into role as SPS interim dean

By Ian Ritter | February 20

Sandra Smith is the interim dean of the School of Professional Studies, following the departure of Shankar Prasad PhD’06 last month.

A dark blue jacket has white text that reads "Police" with "Immigration and Customs Enforcement" under it.

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ICE detains one undocumented resident in Newport, sparking concern from community

By Andrea Li | February 20

ICE detained one undocumented resident in Newport. City officials were not notified in advance.

The Rhode Island State House on a clear winter day

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Advocates rally behind bill proposing $30 million in state funding for crime victims

By Michelle Bi | February 20

The VICTIM Act seeks to alleviate strains caused by federal funding cuts, organizers say.

A photo from a low angle of Hope High School -- a brick building with a white bell tower and white details.

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Alarms sound at Providence School District amid federal funding threats

By Joy Chen | February 19

Community members expressed concerns at the prospect of federal funding being removed from the PPSD.

An image of Stephen Robert '62 Hall from outside, with cars in front.

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New York Times columnist Bret Stephens says he strives to reach centrists

By Amber Marcus-Blank | February 19

On Wednesday night, the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy hosted Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens as he unpacked the shifting political landscape during the first month of the second Trump administration.

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New federal policies raise uncertainty in financial aid, admissions

By Teddy Fisher | February 19

Experts are waiting to see how the Trump administration changes higher education in the long term.

A black and white photograph of four individuals -- two standing and two sitting -- is surrounded by a colorful border.

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RISD Wintersession allows students to explore new topics via nontraditional courses

By Dia Nanda | February 19

Many students chose to take courses at RISD, while others opted to study abroad.

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Universities, including Brown, may face funding risks after Trump admin declares race-conscious programs illegal

By Cate Latimer and Sophia Wotman | February 19

The Department of Education released a letter last Friday threatening to cut federal funding to Brown and other universities who do not eliminate “illegal” race-conscious programs — including diversity, equity and inclusion — in the next two weeks.