Women, non-binary faculty members discuss experiences in academia

By Sofia Barnett | March 22

Panelists shared their experiences navigating sexism, direct misogyny they’ve endured throughout their academic careers.

In Photos: Community members reflect on women that inspire them

By Dana Richie, Claire Diepenbrock and Kaiolena Tacazon | March 22

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Herald’s photography team spoke with female administrators, staff and students about a woman in their lives who inspires them.

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Warren Alpert Medical School opens #WallsDoTalk exhibit

By Mira White | March 22

As part of its 50 Years of Medicine at Brown celebration, the Warren Alpert Medical School hosted the opening of the #WallsDoTalk exhibit.

‘The heartbeat of this team’: Brittany Raphino ’23.5

By Lydell Dyer | March 22

Soccer star Brittany Raphino ’23.5 discusses her soccer success, finding community and friendship in her team.

‘One person to show what is possible’: Olivia Pichardo ’26

By Linus Lawrence | March 22

Olivia Pichardo ’26 made history Friday afternoon as the first woman to play in a Division I baseball game.

Simon ’25: What the past of Pembroke College can teach us about gender and community on campus today

By Alissa Simon | March 21

In her column, Alissa Simon ’25 argues that gender-based communities on campus remain valuable even in a modern, coeducational environment.

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Sports

A coach with ‘great energy and insight’: Heather Marini

By Dennis Carey | March 21

Brown’s football quarterback coach Heather Marini discusses being first woman promoted to position coaching job in NCAA DI football.

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‘One of the premier volleyball players in the Ivy League’: Beau Vanderlaan ’25

By Austin Xiang | March 21

Volleyball star Beau Vanderlaan ’25 discusses her athletic career, keeping her future open.

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Data

Brown has largest acceptance rate gap between men, women in Ivy League

By Owen Dahlkamp | March 21

In the 2021-22 application cycle, 6.73% of male applicants were accepted to Brown, while only 4.06% of women were.

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‘We support one another and that makes us stronger’: Women's Refugee Care fosters community

By Dana Richie | March 21

Women’s Refugee Care center of South Providence has become a source of critical assistance and community to area refugees.

University News

Gender gap in tenure-track faculty positions persists at Brown

By Neil Mehta | March 21

At the University and at academic institutions across the country, women face obstacles to obtain tenure.

Arts & Culture

‘It’s really an art form’: Nora Cowett ’24, Phoebe Dragseth ’24 talk pursuing fashion at Brown

By Rya Vallabhaneni | March 21

Nora Cowett '24 and Phoebe Dragseth '24 talk combining art and academics in the fashion industry.

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‘An extraordinary woman’: The legacy of Christiana Carteaux Bannister

By Rhea Rasquinha | March 21

Christiana Bannister, prominent hair doctress, abolitionist and philanthropist, was an influential figure in the Providence community in the late 1800s.

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