Brown undergraduate Olivia Pichardo has become the first female athlete in NCAA Division I history to be named to a varsity baseball roster, marking a historic moment for women in sports and a personal milestone enabled by Olivia’s dogged determination.
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“Our world desperately needs you now. We need your new ideas because our old ones have made a big mess of things." – '04
. correspondent Alcindor will deliver Brown’s 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, titled “A Legacy of Purpose, Truth and Justice,” on Feb. 25.
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. astronaut and alum Jessica Meir ’99, who is currently orbiting Earth aboard the , will chat live with students and members of the greater Brown community via a video downlink on Thursday, Feb 13. brow.nu/meir1
Brown University will suspend classes and other University exercises and offer employees a paid holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, as well as all future federal Election Days. brow.nu/election
President Christina H. Paxson notified the campus community today that Brown will reinstate the varsity status of its men’s track, field and cross country teams.
After nearly two decades at Brown University as a medical resident, graduate student, professor and academic leader, Dr. Megan L. Ranney () has been named dean of the Yale School of Public Health.
Congratulations to first-year student Dhruv Gaur for winning the College Championship! #GoBruno 🐻 bit.ly/2JeI4Nh
Brown University has added a provision to its nondiscrimination policy that explicitly prohibits caste oppression, underscoring protections for the University community and calling attention to a subtle, often misunderstood form of structural inequality.
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On #NationalAstronautDay, we celebrate Jessica Meir ’99, chosen by in 2013 for the 21st astronaut class. said of her Brown experience: "it provided me with a solid foundation for my STEM career, but perhaps more importantly, taught me how to learn." 📷: NASA
Brown is out of this world! 🚀 astronaut Jessica Meir ’99 gazes out of the , taking in the view of Earth and perhaps looking for her alma mater 👀, where she will soon be making a virtual visit on Feb. 13.
Learn more & tune in: brow.nu/meir-live 📺
‘Jane the Virgin’ star Gina Rodriguez to Brown students: Be the hero in your own story news.brown.edu/articles/2016/
Kim Cobb, an award-winning climate scientist whose research focuses on building capacity for climate solutions, has been appointed director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, effective Friday, July 1. @BrownEnvt
Brown University has fully funded a commitment to establish $10 million in endowed funds to support current and future generations of Pre-K-12 students in Providence.
First-year undergraduate student Charlotte Silverman was an executive producer for Best Documentary Short Academy Award winner, “Period. End of Sentence.” Congratulations! 🎉 #oscars2019 #oscars #BrownUniversity
Andrew Yang ’96 will compete for the spotlight in the field of presidential hopefuls during tonight’s #DemDebate. has leveraged social media savvy and a Big Idea—universal basic income—to create a surprisingly successful presidential candidacy. brow.nu/yang
Message from Brown’s President and Provost: Commitment to our Community in a Time of Uncertainty
The first snow of the season on College Hill 🎃 ❄️
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Brown’s own College Championship winner Dhruv Gaur ’21 returns to the stage tonight for the Tournament of Champions!
Good luck, Dhruv!
The Biden administration has appointed Kim Cobb (), a leading climate scientist and Brown University professor who directs , a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.
Actress and Central Falls, RI native brings a Salomon Center audience to tears brownalumnimagazine.com/content/view/4
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, one of the world's leading infectious disease physicians and an expert #publichealth advisor on the coronavirus pandemic, will join incoming dean for a live-streamed conversation on Aug. 7. brow.nu/fauci_tw
Did you know? The first women’s college ice hockey team was organized at Brown.
In 1964, Nancy Schieffelin appeared in a men’s scrimmage disguised as a male player. Inspired by the experience, she organized a women’s team – the Pandas 250.brown.edu/timeline #WomensHistoryMonth
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Gail McCarthy, from Brown Dining Services, misses all #BrownU students and extends her love and well wishes for #Brown2020. Share your support using #Brown2020 or #BrownU!
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Congratulations and welcome to all regular decision applicants admitted to the Class of 2022! 🐻 🎉 Add your 📷 & 🎬 with #Brown2022
The number of applications for Brown’s master of public health program is more than double that of last year, with the largest increases coming from people of color. brow.nu/mph
Brown admits 2,551 students to #Brown2023
The #BrownPromise, which replaces loans with scholarship funds in all University-packaged undergraduate financial aid awards, played a significant role in attracting Brown’s largest applicant pool to date. brow.nu/news-admission1
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Brown is joining with a number of peer colleges and universities in filing an amicus brief in support of Harvard and MIT in the case; the brief is expected to be filed with the federal court on Monday, July 13.
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Surprise guest honors graduating student Nomvula Mbambo, an alumna of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.
Wishing all of the Brown community near and far a Happy New Year! ✨❄️
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Congratulations and welcome to the early decision applicants admitted to the Class of 2022! 🐻 🎉 Add your 📷 & 🎬 with #Brown2022 #BrownUniversity
All Brown University students in Paris study abroad programs are safe and accounted for. Our thoughts and support go to Paris & France.
In Baccalaureate remarks punctuated by a lot of laughter, , a Class of 2001 graduate and acclaimed actor cited Brown as “the cornerstone of his life and career.” #Brown2019
Congratulations to '94 for winning Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy for #blackish #goldenglobes
The Commencement Procession, one of Brown's greatest and oldest traditions, brings together the entire Brown community in a festive and joyous celebration. Congratulations, Class of 2018! #Brown2018 🎉🎓🐻
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Likening the political climate to a "tragic, dumbass comedy" honorary degree recipient Robert De Niro exhorts grads to "work for the change"
At the request of , , dean of Brown’s School of Public Health, will take a short-term leave to serve as White House coronavirus response coordinator, leading the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. brow.nu/biden_jha
"We must continue to be loud and clear that the hatred and violence we saw in Charlottesville this weekend is contrary to Brown values..."
Sunset over Brown & Providence 🌆
📷: anselmmolina – add yours with #SceneatBrown | #Providence #BrownUniversity #PVD #RI #RhodeIsland
Twelve-year-old Rhode Islander commits to Brown lacrosse team news.brown.edu/articles/2016/ @BrownLacrosse
Brown welcomes displaced University of Puerto Rico students, faculty 🇵🇷 🇺🇸 ❤️
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. #Brown2018 🎉🎓🐻
Brown to eliminate loans from University undergraduate aid packages in 2018-19 news.brown.edu/articles/2017/ #BrownPromise
From her office 250 miles above the Earth, history-making astronaut and Brown alumna answered students' questions about life in space. brow.nu/meir-news
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Breaking News: President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Janet Yellen, the former chair of the Federal Reserve and a labor market expert, to be his Treasury secretary. nytimes.com/2020/11/23/bus
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Good morning, Brunonia! 🎉
The University’s ceremonial Van Wickle Gates open for only two reasons: when new students enter campus to begin their studies and when new graduates depart for the world beyond Brown. The Commencement Procession begins at 9:45 a.m. #Brown2018 🐻🎉🎓
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Happy New Year from Providence, Rhode Island! 🎉 🎊 🎈 Where are you celebrating tonight?
The #BrownPromise: Replace all loans with scholarships in all University packaged financial aid for Brown undergrads brown.edu/brown-promise
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Introducing the newest Brunonians! Today the University celebrated its 258th Opening Convocation, welcoming Brown community members and kicking off the start of the academic year. #Brown2025 #BrownWelcome
Congratulations to first-year student Dhruv Gaur for moving on to the College Championship semi-finals!
Campus is beautiful year-round, but each season holds its own unique charm 💫Tell us your favorite season on College Hill! ☀️🍂❄️🌸
From largest applicant pool in history, Brown admits 2,722 to Class of 2021 news.brown.edu/articles/2017/ #Brown2021
Roses are red,
Blueno is blue.
Happy Valentine’s Day,
From Brown to you.
Congratulations to Dr. on her induction into , Class of 2022!
Another beautiful November day on College Hill 🍁🍂
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Congratulations and welcome to the early decision applicants admitted to the Class of 2023! 🐻 🎉 #Brown2023
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Brown launches campaign to eliminate loans from University undergraduate financial aid packages news.brown.edu/articles/2017/ #BrownPromise
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Brown was named among the world’s top universities in national and international rankings and was singled out by in a number of categories that recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning. brow.nu/rankings1
As we approach the May 24 #BrownU Virtual Degree Conferral, we’ll be sharing well wishes from faculty and staff for the Class of 2020. Watch as Barrett Hazeltine, Professor Emeritus of , extends his congratulations for #Brown2020.
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Last night, the Senate confirmed Janet Yellen ’67 LLD’98 hon. as the first woman to serve as secretary of the . Yellen, pictured here in her 1967 yearbook photo, graduated with honors in economics from Pembroke College and served as the former chair.
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Watch live as history is made when Jessica Meir ’99 and crewmate, Christina Koch complete the first-ever all-female spacewalk to replace a failed power controller on the 👩🏼🚀 #AllWomanSpacewalk
Welcome back, Brunonians! We wish all of the Brown community a fulfilling first day of virtual learning. We may be apart, but #WeAreBrownU.
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Brown eliminates SAT essay, ACT writing test requirement for applicants
Eighteen years ago, honorary degree recipient and Baccalaureate speaker ’01 submitted his senior honors thesis in the Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Department. #Brown2019 #BrownReunion #TBT
Jessica Meir ’99 is one of 18 astronauts selected for the Artemis program, the agency's new human space exploration program on the Moon. With the selection, Meir has a chance to become the first woman to walk on the moon. brow.nu/meir_artemis
One life-changing experience. Welcome to Brown, Class of 2025! It's been a challenging year for all of us, but today we celebrate you: all you've accomplished, all you will do at Brown, and all we will do together. Congrats, #Brown2025!
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The Van Wickle Gates open for only two reasons: when new students enter campus to begin their studies and when new graduates depart for the world beyond Brown.
Welcome to Brown! 🐻🎉#Brown2022 #BrownWelcome
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Decisions are live, and we can’t wait to see you HERE! Welcome to the early decision applicants admitted to Brown University’s Class of 2024! #brown2024 #brownuniversity
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Guido Imbens, a economist who earned his Ph.D. from Brown in 1991, is one of three recipients of the 2021 in Economic Sciences for his major role in analyzing causal relationships in the social sciences.
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