University News
Federal court denies assistant professor Rasha Alawieh’s appeal challenging deportation
By Samah Hamid | October 18Alawieh’s case was first dismissed by a district judge in November 2025.
Samah Hamid
University News Editor Samah Hamid is a section editor covering faculty and career & alumni. She is from Sharon, Massachusetts is concentrating in Biology and Middle Eastern Studies. In her free time, you can find her taking a nap, reading, or baking a sweet treat.
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How faculty research achievement awardees intend to spend their funds
By Samah Hamid | September 28The University recognized 11 early and mid-career faculty members with a $5,000 stipend.
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Jessica Meir ’99, members of Crew-12 highlight time aboard ISS before impending return
By Samah Hamid | September 17After over six months in space, the crew described their experience and research.
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Ravi Bellamkonda PhD’94 brings love of intellectual exploration to role as Ohio State University president
By Samah Hamid | September 16Bellamkonda, who was appointed to the position in March, credits his time at Brown for influencing his career path.
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‘She had so much love’: In memory of Annie Song
By Samah Hamid | April 23Friends and family described Song as an exceptionally caring and joyous individual.
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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz ’94 MD’98 for CDC director
By Samah Hamid | April 16Schwartz served as deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term.
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Inaugural ‘Scholarship in the Spotlight’ event highlights applied mathematics, sociology, French and Francophone Studies
By Samah Hamid | March 16Faculty members from the three departments presented their programs’ histories and research.
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Paxson outlines goals to reduce University spending, maintain campus buildings
By Samah Hamid | March 4At the March faculty meeting, President Christina Paxson said that Brown is in a good financial position.
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How a Brown alum is contributing to a mission to put humankind back on the moon
By Samah Hamid | February 27Noah Petro PhD’07 outlined Artemis III’s goals and motivations.
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John Donoghue PhD’79 awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
By Nishita Malhan and Samah Hamid | February 18John Donoghue PhD’79 received the prize for his research on brain-computer interface development.
