Cate Latimer is a university news editor covering faculty, University Hall and higher education. She is from Portland, OR, and studies English and Urban Studies. In her free time, you can find her playing ultimate frisbee or rewatching episodes of Parks and Rec.
On Wednesday, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 reiterated her commitment to the University’s mission and academic freedom.
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.
The program is a one-year program featuring coursework on the evolution of sustainable energy.
Brown filed a lawsuit Monday against the National Institutes of Health in an attempt to stop a cut to their federal research funding, arguing that it violates federal separation of powers and strips research institutions of congressionally appropriated funding.
Students will no longer be able to request a narrative evaluation of their course performance.
University administrators are meeting regularly to review new policies and assess their impacts.
The project seeks to promote open discussion and maintain a respectful community.
President and CEO of the Rhode Island Quality Institute Neil Sarkar, who is also an associate professor of medical science and health services, policy and practice, has been accused of using unauthorized patient data for his research at Brown.
Facing a structural deficit of $46 million, Brown is looking for solutions.
Some research and non-tenure track faculty have described their position as a dead-end and feel stagnated. Two new reports from faculty working groups are spotlighting these concerns, from a lack of benefits to difficulties with promotion.
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