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Following the senseless act of violence on our campus on December 13, 2025, the Brown community began the difficult work of moving toward healing and recovery.View stories of healing and recovery View updates from the University regarding the events of Dec. 13, 2025

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A celebratory weekend: Sights, sounds and stories from Commencement and Reunion 2026

May 21, 2026
Brown’s milestone weekend offers graduation ceremonies, alumni reunions and a vast array of other opportunities for graduates, alumni, family members and friends to honor accomplishments and reunite.

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President Paxson: In moments of both tragedy and togetherness, Class of 2026 offers reasons for optimism

May 24, 2026
In her annual Commencement address, Brown President Christina H. Paxson urged graduating seniors to let the friction of the last four years turn them into courageous people.

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Senior orators urge Brown’s Class of 2026 to build and sustain connections, community

May 24, 2026
In a Commencement celebration on the College Green, graduates Zein Faheem and Caelle Joseph offered reflections and advice in addresses to their peers, family members and friends.

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Bestselling author and Brown alumna Xochitl Gonzalez: ‘Never forget to keep asking why’

May 23, 2026
With advice on the power of curiosity from the award-winning writer, the Class of 2026 celebrated the Baccalaureate with a lively service marked by wisdom and hope.

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Researchers create novel structural state of matter with exotic properties

May 28, 2026
In a study published in Science, researchers used silver nanoparticles to assemble a theorized, but never-before observed crystal metallic structure.

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Brown University computer scientists clear a path to stream 3D ‘volumetric’ video

May 28, 2026
A new method called PackUV compresses massive 3D video data into everyday video formats, potentially bringing immersive video experiences closer to home televisions and computers.

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Nobel winner and Brown professor Michael Kosterlitz elected Fellow of the Royal Society

May 27, 2026
In another high honor for the 2016 Nobel Laureate, the longtime Brown University professor of physics has been elected to the world’s oldest continuously operating scientific society.

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Höweler + Yoon to lead design for new economics building at Brown

May 27, 2026
Brown selected the esteemed, Boston-based practice for its experience designing spaces that encourage innovative research and teaching, and its impressive portfolio of projects in historic urban contexts.

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Brown Corporation elects eight new trustees

May 27, 2026
Brown’s governing body elected each new member based on their commitment to the University and its mission of education and research.

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Brown Corporation approves operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027

May 27, 2026
The operating budget outlines investments in Brown’s students, employees and academic priorities, and advances efforts to ensure a long-term financial model reflective of a leading research university.

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Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, based in the College and rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum.

With innovative, student-centered academic training and a diverse and collaborative culture, Brown prepares graduate students to become leaders in their fields inside and outside of the academy.

Brown’s renowned medical school offers an integrated medical curriculum alongside immersive clinical experiences, where students work with physician-scientists on the leading edge of biomedical innovation.

Brown educates future leaders in the fundamentals of engineering in an environment of collaborative, world-class research centered on solving pressing global challenges.

Throughout its teaching and research, the School of Public Health trains future public health leaders, advances knowledge on pressing health challenges and enhances population health and well-being.

Brown’s School of Professional Studies offers executive education programs designed to advance the careers of accomplished professionals from across the globe.

The Watson School of International and Public Affairs is home to a vibrant network of faculty and policy practitioners, rigorous graduate and undergraduate educational programs, and globally-focused research centers that foster cross-disciplinary research and dialogue across diverse ideas and perspectives.

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About Brown

Brown is a leading nonprofit research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

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The Open Curriculum

Brown’s flexible yet rigorous approach to education pushes undergraduates to be deeply creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers and entrepreneurial problem-solvers.

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Undergraduate Education

Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum.

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Graduate and Professional

With innovative, student-centered academic training and a diverse and collaborative culture, Brown prepares graduate students to become leaders in their fields inside and outside of the academy.

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Brown is distinctively known as a University-College – a major research university where undergraduate education is based in the College, and students and faculty at all levels collaborate across the College, departments and schools.

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Undergraduate Programs

Brown offers more than 80 programs, what some colleges call majors. You'll sample courses in a wide range of subjects before immersing yourself in one of these focused areas.

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With more than 3,000 graduate and medical students and more than 700 full-time faculty members, Brown offers excellent academic training and mentoring within a supportive environment.

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In addition to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Brown offers certificates, an array of pre-college programs for high school students, and no-cost, no-credit online courses to learners across the globe.

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Academics

Through innovative teaching and groundbreaking research, Brown contributes in significant and enduring ways to the advancement of knowledge across all fields of study.

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Brown is distinctively known as a University-College – a major research university where undergraduate education is based in the College, and students and faculty at all levels collaborate across the College, departments and schools.

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Students and faculty collaborate across more than 40 academic departments at Brown’s schools and colleges.

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Brown students, faculty and staff live active, engaged lives of teaching, learning and making an impact within a diverse and supportive community.

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Brown is a Division I school and founding member of the Ivy League.

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Brown isn’t just a place where students study and learn. It's home.

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Brown and Providence

At the core of the Brown story is the story of Providence and Rhode Island. Across education, research, service, community engagement and the economy, Brown is deeply intertwined with the city we call home.

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University Events

Readings and performances. Lectures and panels. Exhibitions, concerts and film screenings — luminaries from across the globe are featured in exceptional and extraordinary events.

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Visit Brown

Undergraduate Admission offers tours on most weekdays, providing an opportunity to explore Brown’s campus and learn about the academic experience, campus landmarks, residential life, dining options, and Brown’s history and traditions.

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Driving Directions and Parking Information

Brown's campus is located in Providence, R.I. — here's what you need to know about coming by car.

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Accommodations in Providence

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This interactive campus map highlights campus buildings, exterior spaces, departments, rooms and more.

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Life in Providence

Brown is located in the heart of Providence, R.I., a vibrant place to live, work and study and a city rich in cultural diversity.

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Aligned with the campuswide Brown Ever True recovery effort, Brown Loves Providence encourages students, staff and faculty members to express gratitude to our neighbors in Providence as a result of the selfless aid they provided to the Brown community when we needed it most.About Brown Loves Providence

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Brown is distinctively known as a University-College – a major research university where undergraduate education is based in the College, and students and faculty at all levels collaborate across the College, departments and schools.

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Brown is distinctively known as a University-College – a major research university where undergraduate education is based in the College, and students and faculty at all levels collaborate across the College, departments and schools.

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The College

Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, based in the College and rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum.

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Graduate School

With innovative, student-centered academic training and a diverse and collaborative culture, Brown prepares graduate students to become leaders in their fields inside and outside of the academy.

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School of Engineering

Brown educates future leaders in the fundamentals of engineering in an environment of collaborative, world-class research centered on solving pressing global challenges.

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School of Professional Studies

Brown’s School of Professional Studies offers executive education programs designed to advance the careers of accomplished professionals from across the globe.

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School of Public Health

Throughout its teaching and research, the School of Public Health trains future public health leaders, advances knowledge on pressing health challenges and enhances population health and well-being.

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Warren Alpert Medical School

Brown’s renowned medical school offers an integrated medical curriculum alongside immersive clinical experiences, where students work with physician-scientists on the leading edge of biomedical innovation.

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Watson School of International and Public Affairs

The Watson School of International and Public Affairs is home to a vibrant network of faculty and policy practitioners, leading educational programs, and a growing number of research centers and initiatives that foster globally-focused research and support extensive programming.

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Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum.

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Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum.

Probe theoretical physics with a Nobel Prize winner. Invent a new musical instrument. Design a medical device to prevent strokes during cardiac surgery.
At Brown, undergraduates are creators, leaders and doers who are not satisfied with merely raising questions — they learn to confront, address and solve problems facing society, the nation and the world.
Students are the drivers of their own academic experiences, surrounded by a community of world-class scholars invested in their success. They are actively engaged in teaching and learning, empowered to advance their intellectual growth, and transformed to lead lives of action and purpose.

[H2] What makes a Brown education unique?
Ask undergraduate students what sets Brown apart, and you’re bound to get 6,560 different answers. That’s because no single experience defines a Brown education. Instead, a wide range of educationally innovative opportunities and experiences prepare graduates to flourish as accomplished leaders, independent thinkers and active global citizens dedicated to making an impact.

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The Open Curriculum

Brown’s flexible yet rigorous approach to education pushes undergraduates to be deeply creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers and entrepreneurial problem-solvers.

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Undergraduate Research

Brown sponsors a number of fellowship and grant programs that support undergraduate research during the academic year and the summer.

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Engaged Scholarship

Through programs and fellowships, students can link their passion for social justice and community engagement with their academic and career goals.

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Studying in Providence

Brown promotes numerous opportunities for students to work with community members in Providence.

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Internships, Careers and Life after Brown

Brown’s model of career exploration gives students the skills they need to successfully prepare for and navigate a lifetime of evolving career opportunities and pathways.

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Entrepreneurship at Brown

The Nelson Center supports a collaborative, adaptive, cross-disciplinary vision for entrepreneurship at Brown.

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Brown is a leading nonprofit research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

[H1] About Brown
Brown is a leading nonprofit research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading nonprofit research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.
The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. As a private, nonprofit institution, the University advances its mission through support from a community invested in Brown's commitment to advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.
Providence, Rhode Island — Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries — is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity.

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graduate students

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medical school students

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summer students (on campus, online and on location)

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medical residents and fellows

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regular faculty

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clinical faculty

[H2] Solutions to critical, complex problems
Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.
We are a learning community grounded in a commitment of respect for the diversity of viewpoints that is fundamentally essential to intellectual discovery. We encourage the right of all individuals to express ideas and perspectives — and we embrace the value of vigorous debate in pursuit of knowledge.

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President Paxson on Freedom of Expression

In a Washington Post forum, Brown President Christina Paxson defended the role that academic freedom plays in advancing knowledge.

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Impact: Research at Brown

Impact is a magazine devoted solely to the University’s research. It tells the stories of faculty and student achievements, and their influence in solving critical problems in the world through their exploration.

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News from Brown

Learn about the impact of the University's work. Brown is deploying knowledge to address critical and complex problems in the world.

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[H2] Innovative, student-centered learning
Brown’s academic excellence is rooted in a student-centered model of learning. The Open Curriculum is a flexible but rigorous approach to education that pushes students to be creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers and entrepreneurial problem-solvers. Brown undergraduates enjoy the freedom to study what they choose and the flexibility to discover what they love. Students leave Brown prepared to thrive as independent, innovative leaders, no matter what path they choose.
Brown’s graduate and professional programs offer intensive learning and research experiences that respect and develop each scholar’s interests and ideas within their intended specialty — equipping them with the tools they need to become the next generation of leaders in their fields.

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The Open Curriculum

Brown’s flexible yet rigorous approach to education pushes undergraduates to be deeply creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers and entrepreneurial problem-solvers.

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News about Undergraduate Research

At Brown, undergraduates are creators, leaders and doers who are not satisfied with merely raising questions — they learn to confront, address and solve problems facing society, the nation and the world.

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Educational Innovation

Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience.

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[H2] Scholarship that transcends boundaries
Brown brings people together in creative, unexpected ways. By transcending boundaries between fields of study, scholars are better equipped to create opportunities, address challenges and explore areas of inquiry ripe for discovery. This intensely collaborative culture infuses all of the University’s endeavors.
These are just a few illustrations of how Brown convenes the diverse range of perspectives, insights and expertise that today’s complex scientific and societal challenges demand:

With researchers from departments ranging from neurology and neurosurgery to engineering, computer science and more, the Carney Institute for Brain Science is deciphering the brain and pursuing breakthroughs for some of the world’s most devastating diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s.

Economists, historians, political scientists and sociologists at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs inform each other’s efforts to craft policy solutions that can change systems and societies for the better.

At the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, scholars in the sciences, social sciences and humanities work together to confront the causes and impacts of climate change.

Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.