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How much Brown’s meal swipes actually cost
By Donna Zhang and Tiffany Xiao | September 23Some students expressed frustration with dining pricing options.
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Brown sits at No. 13 on US News rankings for second year
By Roma Shah | September 23For the second year in a row, Brown has held on to its No. 13 spot in the 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings.
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Three of Brown’s smallest concentrations offer unique experiences despite low enrollment
By Donna Zhang | September 22Astronomy, contemplative studies and critical Native American and Indigenous studies see no interest from the class of 2029, Herald poll finds.
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University to lay off 48 employees, eliminate 55 unfilled positions
By Hadley Carr | September 22The plan aims to meet the University’s goal of filling a $15 million budget reduction.
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Student-athletes cite flexibility, collaboration among reasons to study economics
By Lizaura Gomez Cabrera | September 22Herald poll data found that recruited athletes in the class of 2029 are more likely to pursue economics than their peers.
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Computer science concentrators concerned about career as AI prevalence increases
By Olivia Stacey | September 21Computer science is one of the most popular concentrations at Brown. But the rise of artificial intelligence has sparked concerns about career opportunities in the field, particularly among computer science concentrators.
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Brown to eliminate five positions in staff consolidation across small academic departments
By Ethan Schenker | September 21Department chairs will form “neighborhoods” with shared staff under a plan intended to cut costs.
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Brown welcomes 38 new faculty members to College Hill
By Ana Neill | September 21Their fields of study span from Southeast Asian history to chemical engineering.
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Brown professor Prerna Singh honored with prestigious Max Planck-Humboldt Medal
By Ian Ritter | September 18Prerna Singh, associate professor of political science, international and public affairs and behavioral and social sciences, has been awarded a Max Planck-Humboldt Medal for her research on social welfare policy. The medal is one of Germany’s most prestigious awards and aims to bring prominent research ...
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Yale Law Professor Akhil Amar lays out vision for American identity, new book at Constitution Day Event
By Amber Marcus-Blank | September 18In his talk, Amar argued for the necessity of a national narrative.
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$16.75 million donation to fund Prince Lab transition to new Innovation and Design Hub
By Cate Latimer | September 18The building will house an expanded Brown Design Workshop and two engineering master’s programs.
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Indoor turf facility on track to open for spring semester
By Emily Feil | September 18A new indoor turf facility is set to open in January and will serve athletes across all levels.
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Third World Transition Program provides incoming first-year students with space for collective discussion, community
By Zarina Hamilton | September 18The pre-orientation program helps students adjust to Brown with a series of affinity-focused workshops, group discussions and social events.
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Behind the bagel bar: A day in the life of the Blue Room’s supervisor, Antonia Monteiro
By Maya Nelson | September 17Monteiro reflects on 25 years in Brown Dining and the challenges and joys of managing the Blue Room.
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Sarah Doyle Center celebrates 50th anniversary with archival exhibit, new initiatives
By Zarina Hamilton | September 17Since 1975, the center has provided student support and served as a hub for community-building.
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SJP reinstated as a student group, on probation following external investigation
By Sophia Wotman | September 16The decision came after a months-long disciplinary process of possible code-of-conduct violations at an October protest.
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Friedman aims to bring interdisciplinary voices, expansive events to new Watson School
By Roma Shah | September 16His goals include expanding faculty, exploratory learning and the Master of Public Affairs program.
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Brown doesn’t accept AP exams for credit, but admitted students take them anyway
By Teddy Fisher | September 16The University allows the use of AP credit for placement into higher-level courses.
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Recruited athletes less likely to submit a video introduction, more likely to concentrate in economics, Herald poll shows
By Teddy Fisher | September 15According to poll data, recruited athletes comprise about 6% of the first-year class.
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International students are more socioeconomically diverse after first year of need-blind admission, Herald poll shows
By Tiffany Xiao | September 15Poll data suggests an increase in the share of low-income international students.
