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Here are the alumni running for positions on the Brown Corporation

By Roma Shah | April 16

The voting period for the new members will close on May 2.

Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer defends pragmatist approach in Tuesday lecture

By Ethan Schenker | April 16

Breyer told The Herald that the court faces challenges with historic political divisions.

SGA ballot to include two questions on student response to federal actions

By Hadley Carr | April 16

The general election ballot opens April 16 at noon.

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At SGA forum, candidates for UCS and UFB discuss Trump administration, campaign platforms

By Chiupong Huang and Hadley Carr | April 16

The event drew over 200 students and featured speeches from UCS and UFB candidates.

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Living in Perkins next year? Current residents say it’s not as bad as you think.

By Olivia Stacey | April 16

Students describe living in Perkins as a bonding experience.

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NAACP sues Education Department over attacks on DEI

By Roma Shah and Samah Hamid | April 16

In a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Education, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People alleged that the federal agency’s recent efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at educational institutions are unconstitutional and discriminatory. ...

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Sunrise Brown aims to engage campus in environmental justice with Earth Month programming

By Annika Singh | April 14

Events include collaborations with other student organizations and affinity groups on campus.

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Brown, other universities sue Department of Energy over research funding cuts

By Elise Haulund and Claire Song | April 14

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

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Meet the 2025 Undergraduate Finance Board candidates

By Chiupong Huang and Hadley Carr | April 14

Chair and vice chair candidates reflect on their platform priorities before the voting opens on April 16.

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Meet the 2025 Undergraduate Council of Students candidates

By Chiupong Huang | April 14

The Herald spoke to candidates for UCS president and vice president about their platforms.

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Brown hosts bi-annual Ivy Native Conference highlighting Indigenous activism

By Zarina Hamilton | April 13

The conference featured a series of guest speakers, workshops and traditional celebrations.

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As some high schoolers decide if they will commit to Brown, federal funding is top-of-mind

By Annika Singh and Alejandro Ruiz | April 13

The Herald spoke to nearly two dozen admitted students about whether the freeze affects their college decision.

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Skylar Walters ’26 wins Goldwater Scholarship

By Olivia Stacey | April 13

Skylar Walters ’26 wins the Goldwater Scholarship for her research on virus identification.

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Brown Quiz Bowl Team places fourth all around at Division II Nationals

By Maria Kim | April 11

Brown’s Quiz Bowl Team placed fourth in Division II of the NAQT’s Intercollegiate Championship last weekend.

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi ’91 P’27 discusses curiosity, AI at SPS 10th anniversary event

By Sharanya Jain | April 11

President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 moderated the talk.

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Retiring after 35 years, Rev. Janet Cooper Nelson leaves a lasting mark on the Brown community

By Zarina Hamilton | April 11

After 35 years of supporting Brown, Reverend Janet Cooper Nelson will retire at the end of the year.

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Department chairs brace for ripple effects from faculty hiring freeze

By Samah Hamid | April 10

Faculty expressed disappointment about the recent hiring pause, canceling searches that had already begun.

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Amid funding threats, Brown promotes new research funding database, webinars, workshops

By Roma Shah | April 10

Research funding resources have included webinars, panel discussions and a new funding platform.

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Department of Health and Human Services places Brown under federal Title VI investigation

By Elise Haulund and Sophia Wotman | April 10

The University is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights regarding Brown’s compliance with Title VI, according to a Thursday night email from Executive Vice President for Planning and Policy Russell Carey ’91 and Vice President ...

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Congressional Republicans probe Brown, Ivies over alleged price-fixing

By Sophia Wotman and Aniyah Nelson | April 10

When asked, a Brown spokesperson did not say whether they would produce the requested documents.