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  • Jun 15
  • University News
Award-winning journalist, editorial leader to lead Brown...

  • Jun 15
  • University News
Brown awards college scholarships to 20 Providence high...

The awards, from the Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence, go to college-bound students from the city’s public high schools for use at any accredited college or university.

  • Jun 14
  • University News
University extends access to BrownConnect to all alumni

  • Jun 13
  • University News
In endeavor to benefit local school kids, Brown employees...

  • Jun 13
  • University News
Organics on Ceres may be more abundant than originally...

A new analysis of data from NASA’s Dawn mission suggests that organic matter may exist in surprisingly high concentrations on the dwarf planet’s surface.

  • Jun 12
  • University News
People more likely to trust, cooperate if they can tolerate...

New research led by a Brown University faculty member shows that behavior in social situations is influenced by the ability to accept uncertain outcomes.

  • Jun 8
  • University News
Brown students, recent graduates earn 35 Fulbright...

This year’s recipients will travel to 25 countries to teach English or pursue graduate study or independent research.

  • Jun 8
  • University News
Rashid Zia named Brown’s new dean of the college

An accomplished educator, researcher and administrator, Zia will lead efforts to shape the academic experience for Brown’s 6,700 undergraduates.

  • Jun 7
  • Athletics
Field Hockey Announces 2018 Schedule

Brown field hockey head coach Jill Reeve revealed the Bears’ 17-game schedule for the 2018 season in an announcement on Thursday.

  • Jun 7
  • Athletics
Women's Basketball Introduces Six-Member Incoming Class of...

Brown University women's basketball will welcome six incoming freshmen to the program for the 2018-19 season as part of the Bears' Class of 2022, Brown head coach Sarah Behn announced on Thursday.

  • Jun 6
  • Athletics
Anderson Selected by Yankees on Final Day of MLB Draft

Senior right-handed pitcher Reid Anderson (Aledo, Texas) of the Brown University baseball team was selected by the New York Yankees on Wednesday on the third day of the 2018 Major League Baseball A

  • Jun 5
  • Athletics
Baseball Sends 12 Players to Summer Leagues

The Brown University baseball program will send 12 players to various summer baseball leagues around the country. 

  • Jun 5
  • Athletics
Brown Athletics Announces Katie Flynn Will Not Return as...

The Brown University Athletics Department announced today that Katie Flynn will not return as the head coach of the softball program.

  • Jun 5
  • University News
New research hints at ‘insane’ particles useful in...

  • Jun 4
  • Athletics
Green, Hagenbuch, Hechtman, Jung to Serve Gymnastics as...

Brown University gymnastics rising seniors Julia Green, Morgan Hagenbuch, Gabrielle Hechtman, and Cassidy Jung will serve the Bears as captains during the 2018-19 academic year, Brown head coach Sa

  • Jun 4
  • Athletics
No. 10 Women's Crew Collects All-Conference,...

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  • Jun 3
  • Athletics
Men’s Crew Finishes Sixth at National Championship

Brown University men’s crew placed sixth overall in the varsity eight grand final as the Bears completed competition at the IRA National Championship on a windy Sunday to conclude the three-day reg

  • Jun 2
  • Athletics
Men’s Crew Sends Varsity to National Championship Grand...

Brown men’s crew advanced the varsity eight to the grand final for the tenth-straight season as the Bears completed the second day of competition at the IRA National Championship Saturday morning a

  • Jun 1
  • Athletics
Men’s Crew Wraps Up Day One at IRA Championship

Brown men’s crew claimed a pair of top-two finishes and advanced all four boats to the A/B semifinals as the Bears kicked off the first day of competition at the 116th IRA National Championship Fri

  • Jun 1
  • University News
Universities must protect free expression, Paxson says at...

  • May 31
  • Athletics
Brown Kicks-Off Ivy League Football Television Schedule on...

The Ivy League’s new partnership with ESPN will include six Ivy football games on ESPNU throughout the 2018 season with Brown kicking-off the schedule, hosting a Friday evening match-up against Har

  • May 30
  • University News
Brown-affiliated neuroscience center at Providence V.A....

The Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology, based at the Providence V.A. Medical Center and led by a Brown professor, received a $4.5 million funding renewal.

  • May 30
  • Athletics
Men’s Crew Heads to IRA National Championship

Brown University men’s crew is ready to compete at the 116th Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship Regatta, Friday through Sunday, June 1-3, at Mercer Lake in West Windsor,

  • May 30
  • Athletics
Volleyball Announces 24-Match Schedule for 2018 Fall Season

Brown University volleyball will compete in 24 matches, including three pre-conference tournaments and 14 Ivy League contests, as part of its 2018 schedule, first-year head coach Ahen Kim announced

  • May 29
  • Athletics
Brown Football Class of 2022

Brown University head football coach Phil Estes has announced the Brown Football Class of 2022, with 23 freshman recruits launching their Brown careers in the fall of 2018.

  • May 29
  • Athletics
Martinez, Ratcliffe Named to Academic All-District Teams

Seniors Martin Martinez and Megan Ratcliffe of the Brown men’s and women’s track & field/cross country programs were both named to their respective 2017-18 CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams, a

  • May 27
  • University News
Brown awards seven honorary doctorates

During its 250th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 27, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of scholars, community leaders, activists and artists.

  • May 27
  • University News
Lexi Lerner: ‘The Bravery of Bridges’

2018 Senior Orations

  • May 27
  • University News
Naomi Chasek-Macfoy: ‘Walking Out, 50 Years Later’

2018 Senior Orations

  • May 27
  • University News
President Christina Paxson: ‘Do What You Love’

On Sunday, May 27, President Christina Paxson addressed the Class of 2018’s bachelor's degree recipients as part of Brown’s 250th Commencement.

  • May 27
  • University News
With an urge to better the world, Class of 2018 gets a...

  • May 26
  • University News
Ceremony honors new military officers and graduating...

With three new officers and the largest group of graduating veterans in recent years, Brown celebrated the achievements and service of its military community.

  • May 26
  • University News
Class of 2018 celebrates the Baccalaureate

With words of advice and a celebration of many faiths, Brown's soon-to-be graduates convened at the First Baptist Church in America on the eve of Commencement.

  • May 26
  • University News
Corporation approves revised PAC site, elects new members

During its annual Commencement week meeting, the University's governing body also approved the awarding of 2,795 degrees at Sunday's ceremonies.

  • May 25
  • University News
Brown to confer 2,795 degrees at Sunday's Commencement

The 250th Commencement

  • May 24
  • University News
Brown dedicates state-of-the-art Engineering Research Center

The new facility, the product of five years of planning, design and construction, will enable the expansion of research and teaching in the School of Engineering.

  • May 23
  • University News
$5 million gift establishes Excellence in Athletics fund

A new gift from Class of 1962 graduate and former Bears swimmer Tom McMullen will benefit student-athletes across Brown's 38 varsity teams.

  • May 23
  • University News
Brown engaged in talks with Partners and Care New England

University President Christina Paxson is optimistic that a partnership with Partners HealthCare and Care New England can address previous concerns.

  • May 23
  • University News
Early-life obesity impacts children’s learning and...

The study found a link between children’s weight status in the first two years of life and their school-age performance on cognitive tests.

  • May 23
  • University News
Study casts doubt on traditional view of pterosaur flight

A new study of how ligaments restrict joint movement suggests that pterosaurs and “four-winged” dinosaurs couldn’t have flown in the same way that bats do.

  • May 22
  • University News
Brown students, alumni earn scholarships to pursue graduate...

Scholarships awarded to one current student and three recent graduates include the Beinecke, Gates Cambridge and Schwarzman.

  • May 22
  • University News
Research reveals how order first appears in liquid crystals

  • May 21
  • University News
Brown faculty members earn awards, distinctions

Awards and Honors

Scholars from across the University have won prestigious recognitions for their work in recent months