In April, the editorial page board called on the University to task a committee with examining Brown’s relationship with the United States, inspired by Yale’s “Report of the Committee on Trust in Higher Education.” We commended Yale for its report and public commitment to strengthening trust ...
Editors’ note: A previous version of this editorial incorrectly stated that the University had not provided an update on the status of the ad hoc committee developing a new action plan for the future of diversity and inclusion at Brown and reviewing past initiatives. The piece has been updated to ...
The editorial page board has historically been critical of the Undergraduate Council of Students. In the board’s 17-year tenure, we have written on low turnout in UCS elections, convoluted referendums, chaotic elections and consistent apathy toward student government. We offered these critiques in ...
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When it comes to Flock Safety camera implementation, the debate in Providence has been colored by the Dec. 13 mass shooting on our campus. The shooter’s gray rental car was photographed by a Flock camera on North Main Street the day before the tragedy. The photograph of the vehicle’s license plate ...
This month, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which monitors the state of free speech on college campuses, gave Brown a “D” letter grade in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings. This ranking places the University at 98th out of 261 schools in the foundation’s rankings. Believe ...
Nine years ago, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 delivered the last documented “State of Brown” Address. The event had been hosted regularly by the Undergraduate Council of Students since 2004.
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Last week, Yale released a report arguing that universities share responsibility for the nation’s loss of trust in higher education. Trust in private universities — along with the reputation of the Ivy League — is especially depressed. Faith in higher education reached a historic low of 36% in ...
Brown and Providence are fundamentally intertwined. The University’s successes benefit the city, and the city’s culture benefits Brown. Brown supports Providence with millions of dollars annually through direct community contributions, by employing locals and investing in the city’s workforce ...
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