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As federal Medicaid changes take effect, Brown School of Public Health students are heading into Rhode Island communities to help residents understand new requirements and take steps to maintain their health coverage.

brown.eduWith federal Medicaid changes, Brown students aim to help people stay covered on health insuranceA new partnership between Brown’s School of Public Health and Rhode Island Medicaid is informing local community members about recent and upcoming Medicaid changes to help them keep their coverage.
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Opening their Family Weekend keynote with a song from “Avenue Q,” “Frozen” songwriters and Brown parents Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez shared a candid, humorous look behind their best-known work. Explore more highlights from Family Weekend: buff.ly/inWZmrS

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From academic discussions and hands-on archaeology to a cappella concerts, Saturday at Brown's Family Weekend was packed with events showcasing the vibrancy of life at Brown.

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A Family Weekend football game to remember! 🏈🐻 With families and alumni cheering from the stands, the Bears rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat Cornell 38-31 in overtime! The game also honored Brown's 1976 football team, which won the University's first Ivy League title 50 years ago.

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It's Brown Family Weekend! From student performances and campus tours to academic forums and family activities, the weekend offers a glimpse into life at Brown. Follow along for stories and highlights: buff.ly/inWZmrS

buff.lyBrown University Family Weekend 2026: Moments, memories and campus connectionsPacked with forums, tours, athletic events, student performances and more, the University’s annual Family Weekend invites thousands of loved ones to experience a taste of student life on College Hill.
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Brown alumnus Juan Loayza-Miranda received a master’s in urban education policy (UEP) in 2025. Now, Loayza-Miranda uses his college readiness, higher education access and recruitment skills as an assistant director of admissions at Roger Williams University School of Law.

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Through global health research and photography, Brown University medical student Benjamin Katz embodies the Warren Alpert Medical School’s commitment to humanistic medicine and treating the whole patient.

buff.lyBenjamin Katz: Bearing witness to global health issues while training to treat themEmbodying the Warren Alpert Medical School’s humanistic approach, the third-year medical student is looking at the “whole patient” not just with a physician's eyes, but through the camera lens.
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From biophysics research at Brown to one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026! Professor emeritus Derek Stein's research helped inspire Lilypad, an innovative paint and primer system designed to manage indoor humidity.

brown.eduFrom lab to launch: How Brown research inspired a breakthrough in sustainable buildingDerek Stein’s biophysics research at Brown, work with students and support from the University helped him launch Adept Materials and its award-winning new product, the Lilypad paint and primer system.
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Family Weekend 2026 starts tomorrow! No matter where you are in the world, we invite you to connect with us. #BrownFamilyWeekend See the full schedule of the weekend’s in-person and livestreamed events at: familyweekend.brown.edu

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For more than 20 years, Brown Football has turned strength into support, raising more than $200,000 for cancer patients and survivors across Rhode Island through its annual Bench Press for Cancer fundraiser. Learn more: www.brown.edu/news/2026-10... 📹 : Anthony Saccoccia

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A historic building on Brown University's campus has a new chapter ahead. Built in 1854, the Horace Mann House is now home to Brown's Department of Classics following renovations that preserve the building's historic character while creating modern spaces for teaching, learning and collaboration.

brown.eduBrown’s Department of Classics settles into new home in refreshed Horace Mann HouseThe University renovated the four-story 1854 brick building to support and unite students, faculty and staff in the Department of Classics, forming “a quadrangle devoted to ancient materials.”
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From voting rights to public health, four Brown University juniors are pursuing their passion for public service as recipients of the prestigious Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship. Meet the scholars and learn about their goals: buff.ly/7eYy8HH

brown.eduFour Brown University juniors awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public ServiceKnown as the Voyager Scholarship, the program supports future public service leaders through work-travel experiences, generous financial aid and a robust network of mentors.
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Family Weekend 2026 is Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026! Get excited for a weekend filled with activities, events and unforgettable memories. Learn more about Family Weekend 2026 and see a full schedule of events: buff.ly/gsB2G7g

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Four years of exploring courses and activities, building friendships and finding their way have given these seniors plenty of perspective — here’s what they want to tell the newest students on Brown’s campus.

brown.eduTake it from us: What Brown University seniors wish they knew as first-year studentsFour years of exploring courses and activities, building friendships and finding their way have given these seniors plenty of perspective — here’s what they want to tell the newest students on…
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Today, Brown University recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day in honor of Native American and Indigenous peoples and their diverse histories, cultures and contributions.

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In February 2016, Brown faculty voted to designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize “the contributions of Indigenous People/Native Americans to our community and our culture and foster a more inclusive community.”

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Since then, the University has continued to deepen its understanding of its history and relationships with Indigenous peoples and the land on which Brown sits by working to strengthen local relationships and expanding teaching, research and engagement.

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Welcome back to Earth, Jessica Meir! Meir, a NASA astronaut and Class of 1999 graduate, safely returned to Earth yesterday after spending 237 days aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. Photo Credit: NASA/Keegan Barber

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From classroom notes to an illustrated comic exploring the history of Providence's Chinese communities, Brown graduate Aidan Choi uses art to bring research to life. Now pursuing a dual master's degree at Brown, Choi is preparing for a career in public service.

buff.lyAidan Choi: Bringing together art, policy and public health to create positive changeThe Brown University MPA/MPH student is drawing on his undergraduate background in the humanities, social sciences and community engagement to help inform and empower vulnerable Rhode Islanders.
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Last year Brown Professor Emeritus of Economics Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Sciences for his mathematical model of creative destruction. Learn how his award-winning research will help society better understand economic growth.

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Two community-centered hubs on College Hill and a location for administrative operations in the Jewelry District will support a community-oriented public safety model, improve accessibility and upgrade essential facilities.

brown.eduBrown to enhance public safety, policing with new network of College Hill, Jewelry District locationsTwo community-centered hubs on College Hill and a location for administrative operations in the Jewelry District will support a community-oriented public safety model, improve accessibility and…
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Whether organizing initiatives for the student community or responding to calls for support, Russell relishes her role as a full-time staff member who lives and works on campus and helps students thrive.

brown.eduStaff Spotlight: Teniesea Russell builds community from the inside out in Brown’s residence hallsWhether organizing initiatives for the student community or responding to calls for support, Russell relishes her role as a full-time staff member who lives and works on campus and helps students…
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Associate Professor of Music Eric Nathan, the Rhode Island Philharmonic’s new composer in residence, invited his students to the rehearsal for the premiere of his work “The Mountains We Climb.”

buff.lyPhotos: Brown students go behind the scenes at R.I. Philharmonic rehearsalAssociate Professor of Music Eric Nathan, the Rhode Island Philharmonic’s new composer in residence, invited his students to the rehearsal for the premiere of his work “The Mountains We Climb.”
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New research from Brown University’s BrainGate clinical trial is offering new insights into how the brain responds when people watch others perform physical actions — findings that could help inform the next generation of brain-computer interfaces for people with paralysis.

brown.eduBrain-computer interface study sheds light on neural activity during observation, or 'mirror neurons'A study provides new details about how the brain’s motor cortex reacts when people watch actions by agents that may appear more human, or less.
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From smart wound care to technology tackling toxic algae blooms and Alzheimer’s disease, seven Brown-born startups pitched emerging innovations to investors and industry leaders at the Brown Invents Startup Challenge, part of Rhode Island Startup Week.

brown.eduAt Brown Invents Startup Challenge, investors get a firsthand look at Brown-born venturesDuring Rhode Island Startup Week, faculty and student entrepreneurs pitched emerging technologies to investors, industry leaders and potential partners to move research discoveries toward real-world…
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Introducing Research @ Brown: a video series that showcases the research happening at Brown and its impact on human health, technological innovation and the public good. Hear directly from researchers about how they conduct their research and why it matters. Watch now: buff.ly/BbWpkti

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A milestone on the path to becoming physicians! Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School welcomed 146 first-year medical students to the profession at its annual Ceremony of Commitment to Medicine, where members of the M.D. Class of 2030 received their white coats. Read more: buff.ly/VuDgXu0

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On Sept. 22, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Brown President Christina H. Paxson for the 106th Ogden Lecture, discussing U.S.-Canada relations, global conflict, leadership and more.

brown.eduAt Brown, Justin Trudeau discusses U.S.-Canada relations, global conflict and the power of storytellingIn a conversation with Brown President Christina H. Paxson, the former prime minister of Canada shared reflections from his time in public service and encouraged young people to become engaged in…
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After record growth for Brown’s endowment, Chief Investment Officer Jane Dietze will depart this December. To maintain the endowment’s strong momentum, Brown graduates Joshua Kennedy and Peter Levine will take on new elevated leadership roles in Brown's Investment Office.

brown.eduBrown names new Investment Office leaders, as chief investment officer departs after record growthJane Dietze will depart for the Fund for Science and Technology, and Brown alumni and longtime Investment Office professionals Joshua Kennedy and Peter Levine will lead efforts to build on Brown’s…
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After devastating floods struck Nepal, Brown University physician Ramu Kharel helped mobilize 300 volunteers in a single day through HAPSA Nepal, a nonprofit he founded. They assembled 5,000 sanitation kits — reaching 3,200 families so far.

buff.lyBrown-affiliated physician and scholar organizes emergency care in Nepal, including for flood victimsDr. Ramu Kharel, an emergency medicine doctor affiliated with Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School and Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies, helped to create a system that provides aid…
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Recognized for world-class faculty, robust financial aid, high-impact research and strong career outcomes, Brown earned top marks across major higher education guides and rankings this year.

brown.eduRankings highlight Brown’s strengths in teaching, research, career outcomes and impactAcross U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, LinkedIn, TIME and other higher education guides and rankings, Brown earned top marks for academic innovation, student experience, affordability and…
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Planes, trains, automobiles... and 2,000 miles on a bicycle. Before arriving on College Hill, first-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam spent 38 days pedaling across the U.S. to experience the country through a new lens.

brown.eduPedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.Driven by curiosity and a commitment to sustainable travel, Theodore Niemeyer Lam cycled for 38 days and gained new perspectives on the country before starting his college journey.
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A new discovery by neuroscientists at Brown University’s @carneyinstitute.bsky.social reveals how developing nerve cells use a genetic switch to guide their connections to the right place — a finding that could advance efforts to repair neural connections damaged by spinal cord injury or stroke.

brown.eduDiscovery on neural wiring could unlock paths toward treatment of spinal cord injury, strokeNew findings on how neurons find their targets during development provide a potential step forward for understanding how to repair broken neural connections.
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Cheers, smiles and plenty of high-fives for the first day of school! 🐻 Continuing a longstanding tradition, Brown student-athletes and coaches welcomed students to Vartan Gregorian Elementary School as they arrived to begin a new school year.

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What’s going on deep inside Mars? Using a technique developed by Brown researchers, scientists discovered a massive warm spot in the Red Planet’s southern mantle — one that could offer new clues about how Mars evolved over billions of years.

buff.lyResearchers reveal warm heart of Mars, with help from gravity and orbiting spacecraftUsing a technique developed by researchers at Brown, scientists have discovered a strange warm spot deep in the interior of the Red Planet.
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A new study led by Brown researchers found that younger U.S. military veterans had higher levels of PFAS — “forever chemicals” linked to a range of health risks — than non-veterans of similar ages. The findings could help guide health screenings for veterans.

brown.eduStudy: Young military veterans have higher ‘forever chemical’ levels than non-veteransA study led by Brown University researchers provides evidence that younger military veterans should consider getting screened for elevated PFAS levels and related health conditions.
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Talk about an out-of-this-world start to the semester. 🚀 Around 75 Brown students and faculty connected with NASA astronaut and alumna Jessica Meir ’99 — live from the International Space Station, 250 miles above Earth — to talk space exploration, life as an astronaut and more.

buff.lyNASA astronaut has a start-of-semester chat with Brown students, from spaceIn a private teleconference from the International Space Station, Brown alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir answered students’ questions about space exploration and the path that led her to…
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Four prominent leaders in government, journalism, human rights and public policy are joining Brown’s Watson School as senior fellows, bringing their expertise to campus through student mentorship, study groups, lectures and more.

brown.eduGina Raimondo, Iván Duque are among 2026-27 senior fellows at Brown’s Watson SchoolThe former Rhode Island governor and U.S. secretary of commerce, the former president of Columbia and two other distinguished policy experts will focus on engaging students and the public in…
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Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Brown community gathered at Patriots Court to remember the lives lost and honor the six Brown alumni who died on 9/11. The campus memorial bears their names and ensures their memories endure.

brown.eduBrown community marks 25 years of remembering those lost on 9/11On the 25th anniversary of the attacks in 2001, leaders from Brown’s Department of Public Safety and football team led a solemn ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy, including…
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A new $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island. Led by Brown, Advance RI-CTR will strengthen statewide collaborations that help move scientific discoveries from the lab into solutions that improve health and patient care.

brown.eduNew $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode IslandWith five years of renewed federal funding, a third phase of Advance RI-CTR will expand research innovation and collaboration to benefit people and patients in Rhode Island.