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Brown drops to No. 16 on US News rankings, lowest in Ivy League

By Ian Ritter | September 22

The University’s ranking is the lowest in 10 years.

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Behind the progressive wave in Providence’s primaries

By Talia Katz | September 21

In addition to David Morales’s mayoral victory, a slate of progressive candidates won their city council races across Providence.

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RIPTA moves forward with plans for new Providence transit center

By Pavani Durbhakula | September 21

The hub will be shifted from Kennedy Plaza to a space next to Providence Station.

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Vermont man convicted for attempted murder in shooting that left Brown undergraduate paralyzed

By Emily Feil | September 21

Two Palestinian students from other universities were wounded in the shooting.

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Filipino studies lecture series speakers share importance of Tagalog courses for community

By Tyler Timmers | September 21

Students said they hope the lecture series will show the administration the importance of a Tagalog course at Brown.

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UMass Dartmouth student stabbed, killed in Providence’s North End early Saturday morning

By Annika Melwani | September 21

Another first-year member of the university’s football team was injured outside of Mezzo Lounge.

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R.I. youth prepare for the future through summer learning programs

By Joshua Maynard | September 20

Brown Collegiate Scholars Program and Camp RYSE saw over 100 participants this summer.

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Brown faculty, students concerned about surveillance suggested in University action plan

By Emily Feil | September 20

Since December, the University has added over 700 security cameras to campus.

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Harvard Law Professor Cass Sunstein proposes seven steps toward constitutional ‘refounding’

By Seyla Fernandez | September 18

Sunstein delivered a lecture for a PPE event celebrating Constitution Day.

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Foster terminates Flock camera contract, joining four other R.I. towns

By Michaela Hanson | September 18

There are at least 280 Flock license plate camera readers in Rhode Island.

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More empty storefronts in Thayer Street area after four business closures

By Pavani Durbhakula | September 17

Kung Fu Tea, Tiger Sugar, Aroma Joe’s and Bagel Gourmet Ole have all closed since May.

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Washington Bridge on track for November 2028 reopening

By Kelly Ding | September 17

In August, Gov. Dan McKee released a detailed schedule for the bridge’s rebuilding.

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Brown reduces number of supplemental questions for fall 2027 applicants

By Lizaura Gomez Cabrera | September 17

The application no longer asks “In one sentence, Why Brown?” and “What three words best describe you?”

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Inaugural Slavery and Justice Lecture emphasizes pursuit of truth, accountability, openness

By Rachel Wicker | September 17

Last year, the University ended a program requiring first-years to read Brown’s 2006 Slavery and Justice Report.

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Ravi Bellamkonda PhD’94 brings love of intellectual exploration to role as Ohio State University president

By Samah Hamid | September 16

Bellamkonda, who was appointed to the position in March, credits his time at Brown for influencing his career path.

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Medical and graduate students find home in undergraduate clubs

By Noa Saviano | September 16

The Herald spoke to three graduate students about what attracted them to undergraduate groups.

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Newbery medalist Lauren Wolk ’81 ventures into the world of picture books

By Rebecca Goodman | September 16

The author is most known for her second novel, “Wolf Hollow,” and other works of middle-grade fiction.

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NSF, Education Department plan to implement contentious research grant changes

By Jeremiah Farr | September 16

On July 10, Vice President for Research Greg Hirth co-authored a comment for Brown advocating against the OMB’s changes.

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Brown revises plans for proposed economics building following community feedback

By Roma Shah | September 16

The building is now set to be located at the intersection of Brook and Charlesfield streets.

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RISD dining workers unionize, allege unfair labor practices including coercive actions

By Emily Feil and Izabella Piatkowski | September 15

The allegations were filed to the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 20 and Sept. 8.