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Brazilians stay hostile to Republican foreign policy

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Cubans: Republican victory would hurt U.S. relations

HAVANA - In the seaside neighborhood of Vedado in Cuba's capital city of Havana, a tall, heavily-guarded office building houses the United States Interests Section. Officially part of the Swiss embassy, the U.S. Interests Section takes the place of what would be the American embassy if the country had ...

America abroad: The U.S. election on the world stage

When the American public elected Barack Obama to serve as the 44th President Nov. 4, 2008, his supporters burst into celebration - not just on the Main Green of the University's traditionally left-leaning campus and across the United States, but in the streets of Rome, Paris, Geneva, Hong Kong, Jakarta ...

British public views election as 'clash of ideals'

OXFORD, England - When Americans head to the polls Tuesday, most Britons will be rooting for another victory for President Obama. His superstar image may have diminished after what many here consider a disappointing term, but in the United Kingdom, the majority look unfavorably on Republican candidate ...

Forum discusses relation between race and sex

A group of around 20 students gathered on the sofas of the Third World Center Formal Lounge to share and learn from their personal experiences of dating, sexual attraction and racial identity Nov. 1.  

Capetonians follow U.S. race closely, offer support for Obama

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - "Michelle Obama ate lunch next door," bragged a shopkeeper selling an odd assortment of antiques and vintage knick-knacks in the gentrifying Cape Town neighborhood of Woodstock. "They had Secret Service here, in my shop! Can you believe it? And snipers in that building across ...

Providence refocuses preservation efforts

The Narragansett Electric Lighting House, or "Dynamo House," and the Ward Baking Company Administration Building - two buildings in the Jewelry District - were included on the Providence Preservation Society's 2012 list of the most endangered buildings in Providence. These preservation efforts follow ...

R.I. ranks sixth in nation for grad rates

A recent Chronicle of Higher Education study found that Rhode Island's 2010 college graduation rates exceed the national average, with Brown topping the list. The state's eight four-year private colleges collectively achieved a four-year graduation rate of 63.8 percent and a six-year graduation rate ...

Global view needed to solve EU debt crisis

Brown alums battle for political office nationwide

Brown alums will run in two of 11 gubernatorial races up for grabs in 2012 with Jack Markell '82 running for reelection in Delaware, and Maggie Hassan '80 P'15 making a first-time bid for governor of New Hampshire. If both candidates win, four sitting governors in the country - including Louisiana Gov. ...

Students undertake independent study projects abroad

For many students, studying abroad means an opportunity to explore a foreign country in an academic setting while gaining independence both inside and outside the classroom. The Global Independent Study Project allows students to go one step further and receive a course credit for an independent research ...

Prof elected to Institute of Medicine

R.I. group aims to reduce teen marijuana use

"Monitoring the Future," a 2011 study conducted by the University of Michigan, found that Rhode Island, Colorado and Vermont's 12- to 17-year-olds are using marijuana more frequently than the rest of U.S. teens. The Ocean State Prevention Alliance was established this year in response to growing concern ...

Lecturer discusses role of therapeutic healing shrines

Simmons joins corporate boards post-presidency

Since announcing her resignation, former president Ruth Simmons has joined the corporate boards of Chrysler Group and Mondelez International.

U.’s admission yield rates counter national trend

As high school seniors apply to a greater number of colleges and universities, the national average admission yield rate for colleges has consistently declined in recent years. The yield rate, a measurement of the percent of admitted students choosing to enroll in a given university, has declined from ...

Election roundup: countdown to Election Day

New activities director lays out plans

Timothy Shiner, the newly appointed director of Student Activities and the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center, spoke to the Undergraduate Council of Students general body last night about the challenges facing his office and his plans for the future.

Beloved chemistry professor dies after battling cancer

Dwight Sweigart P'05, professor of chemistry, died Monday in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence after a two-year battle with throat cancer. He was 67 years old.

Admission Office extends early deadline

The Admission Office has extended its deadline for early decision applications from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7 due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, according to an announcement posted on the office's website on Monday. Applicants for the class of 2017 will have six additional days to submit their applications. Widespread ...