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Undergrads will be able to propose, vote on campus life improvement projects with new UCS program

By Tyler Timmers | October 5

The Office of the President has dedicated $25,000 to the pilot participatory budget program.

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Resiliency center opens downtown following shootings in Providence, Pawtucket

By Amara Freundschuh | October 29

The Ever Hope Center aims to provide resources for the communities impacted by the incidents of mass violence.

Costco to open first R.I. location in Smithfield

By Nate Barkow | October 29

The new location will likely open by late 2028 or early 2029, according to the president of the Smithfield Town Council.

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Four Brown faculty members inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

By Seyla Fernandez | October 29

The faculty members are among a class of over 250 scholars.

Erin Williams Benson begins tenure as director of Student Accessibility Services

By Tyler Timmers | October 29

Benson succeeds former interim director Allen Kropp.

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Former administrator sues Brown, alleging discrimination, retaliation

By James Libresco | October 28

Brown vigorously denied the allegations and said the case is meritless.

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U.S. Department of the Interior attempts to rescind approval for Revolution Wind

By Pavani Durbhakula | October 30

The offshore wind farm began generating energy earlier this year.

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Paused humanities, social sciences PhD programs resume admissions with reduced capacity

By Ian Ritter | October 28

Some departments warned that smaller doctoral cohorts could cut undergraduate course offerings.

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CharterCARE announces former R.I. EOHHS Secretary Richard Charest as new CEO

By Maxwell Silver | October 29

Charest previously drew criticism for interfering in the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.

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BCSC celebrates 50th anniversary with archival exhibition, new digital archive

By Naomi Stoll | October 29

The archival materials include documents that showcase a history of student activism.

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$23 million repair plan for Newport Cliff Walk approved by CRMC

By Michaela Hanson | October 29

The trail draws more than one million visitors per year.

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Anchor Fellowship to serve as newest SPH community partnership

By Noa Saviano | October 28

Set to launch in early 2027, the pilot program will connect MPH students with local health organizations.

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RIH residents, fellows ratify first union contract after months-long negotiations

By Charlie Walters | October 28

The contract will be in effect through June 2029.

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R.I. extends pause on new Flock cameras indefinitely, implements interim restrictions

By Claire Ke | October 28

The extension comes amid allegations of misuse of ALPR data.

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Rhode Island Hospital has turned over 112,000 pages of gender affirming care medical records to Texas federal court

By Talia Egnal | October 27

The records will be held in private by the court while the appeals process plays out.

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Barus and Holley classrooms to reopen in summer 2027

By Alejandro Ruiz | October 27

Following extensive redesigns, the classrooms will be in use for the first time since the Dec. 13 shooting.

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BOX, PSL, RISD students organize walkout following deaths of Nolan Wells, Kohen Wiley

By Marat Basaria | October 27

Speakers demanded justice for Wells, Wiley and the Black community as a whole.

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75% of PPSD schools earn 1, 2 stars out of 5 in RIDE report card

By Amber Marcus-Blank and Alejandro Ruiz | October 27

The RIDE data reflects the PPSD’s performance during the last year of state takeover.

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Arenberg’s second act: Colleagues, students, family remember Visiting Professor Richard Arenberg

By Ivy Huang | October 27

The professor and public servant, remembered for his intelligence and storytelling, passed away this month.

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R.I. Brain Health Collaboratory launches new partnership for Alzheimer’s research, treatment

By Laila Posner | October 27

The partnership is a collaboration between R.I. Life Science Hub and Cognito Therapeutics.