Brown is a leading 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.

18 hours ago · PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Matthew Guterl, a professor of Africana studies and American studies at Brown University with an accomplished track record of academic leadership and involvement in Brown’s efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in pursuit of academic excellence, has been appointed the University’s vice president for diversity and inclusion, effective March 1, 2025.

Jan 28, 2025 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — In recognition of their academic achievements and Brown University’s commitment to supporting the development of exceptional scholars, three members of the Class of 2025 earned spots in the most recent cohorts of the prestigious Marshall and Schwarzman scholars and Pickering fellows. “These students reflect the dedication and vision all students at ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The new project will also expand Brown’s Community Dialogue Project, through which students and community members engage with the diversity of thoughts and experiences within and beyond the Brown community, building relationships across backgrounds, beliefs and viewpoints. “Dialogue is a crucial component of belonging, engagement and well-being within the University community, where we ...

Jan 27, 2025 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — When five-time Grammy Award-winner Jon Batiste walked onto a stage in front of about 50 Brown University students, he casually offered, “I’m here to be helpful.” Over the course of nearly two hours at an intimate master class at Brown’s Lindemann Performing Arts Center, the singer-songwriter and muti-instrumentalist fielded a wide range of ...

Leading to a Bachelor of Arts, the study of decision making at Brown covers descriptive questions like how people, institutions, and nations make judgments and decisions; normative questions about rationality, such as what constitutes the best judgments and decisions; and prescriptive questions, such as how the process of decision making can be …

Jan 8, 2025 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Over the past several months, Brown University faculty members received numerous accolades for outstanding research, service and leadership, with many awards, fellowships and other honors.The scholars, whose fields range from engineering to epidemiology to economics to history, earned both national and international recognition and support for their work.

A broad range of generous financial aid initiatives ensures that Brown is affordable for families from all economic backgrounds. We meet the full demonstrated financial need of every undergraduate student, guarantee five years of support for doctoral students and offer a range of financial aid initiatives to support master's students.

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 …

Brown is a leading research university and the seventh-oldest college in the U.S. At the heart of the University’s teaching, research and scholarship is a commitment to academic excellence, intellectual freedom and making an impact to better serve people, communities and society.