Student-led groups No Empty Seats and Attitude Dance Company organized a flash mob to help students de-stress in the sunshine before finals. Shoutout to Campus Police Officer Yaneris Moradel and Public Safety Program Coordinator Zara Salmon for joining the dance! More: www.brown.edu/news/2026-04...

Celebrated scientist and futurist Jaron Lanier visited Brown University for the second annual Leon Cooper Lecture, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the ways artificial intelligence is used and understood.

Measuring cell “squishiness” just got a major upgrade. Researchers from Brown, in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, developed a new approach to analyze hundreds of cells per second — a faster, more reliable way to study diseases like cancer and sickle cell.

New research from Brown University shows that AI language models can develop a mathematical “understanding” that differentiates between events that are commonplace, improbable, impossible or just plain nonsense.

As Brown community members continue to support one another in the aftermath of Dec. 13, the Brown Ever True initiative is collecting and sharing examples of care and strength expressed through art.

As Brown celebrates its 258th Commencement, Kenia Collins and Melanie Ortiz Alvarez de la Campa will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill.

Four Brown faculty — Michael Littman, Saul Olyan, Leela Prasad and Joseph Silverman — have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies.

Legendary musician Paul McCartney joined the Brown University community last night for a sold-out screening of “Man on the Run,” followed by a conversation with filmmaker Morgan Neville moderated by President Christina H. Paxson.

The universe should be expanding wildly fast — but it’s not. Why? A puzzle first posed by Albert Einstein may come down to math: the universe’s structure could cancel out most of that energy, leaving just a small, steady push.

The aromas of global cuisine — alongside music, dance, games and conversation — filled Sayles Hall on April 18 as the Global Brown Center’s International Festival brought hundreds together for a lively celebration of culture and community. See more: www.brown.edu/news/2026-04...

In a night of song, dance and storytelling, the student organization Hawai’i@Brown marked its third annual Spring Lū’au with a sold-out celebration exploring the enduring legacy of the paniolo and the richness of Hawaiian culture and traditions.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded fellowships to Brown University professors Ieva Jusionyte and Matthew Kraft. The prestigious fellowships will support continued impactful research, writing and fieldwork from both scholars.

Brown University has taken two initial steps toward realizing a long-held vision for a unified home on campus for its world-class Department of Economics.

A warm April day, a simple mission: spread kindness. 🌸 Bruno Leaders surprised fellow Brunonians on the Main Green with flowers — sparking smiles, conversation and connection. A reminder that small gestures can make a big impact.

Brown University President Christina H. Paxson has charged a committee of faculty, staff and students to make recommendations for a permanent campus memorial honoring the lives of Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, two undergraduates lost in the Dec. 13, 2025 campus shooting.

For exceptional heroism in a moment of crisis, Brown University has awarded Medals of Valor to seven officers from its Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management who were first to respond to the mass shooting on campus on Dec. 13, 2025, acting with urgency and courage.

In keeping with a Brown tradition that dates back more than two and a half centuries, seniors Zein Faheem and Caelle Joseph will address their fellow graduates at Brown’s 258th University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 24.

National Public Health Week offered students at the Brown University School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.

Nearly 400 high school students from 17 schools across Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls visited Brown on Wednesday, April 8 for College Day, an annual program now in its fifth year designed to immerse teens in everyday college life and spark curiosity about college and future pathways.

Longtime law enforcement leader Col. Hugh T. Clements Jr. has been appointed vice president for public safety and emergency management and chief of police at Brown University, effective April 8, 2026.

Actor, writer and director Tim Blake Nelson, a member of Brown University’s Class of 1986, returned to campus this week to reflect on how his experience on College Hill shaped his career during a conversation hosted by Brown Arts Institute.

How much sleep do we need? Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Mary Carskadon explains why it’s important for adults to get seven hours of sleep a night, and shares some tips on how to improve the sleep we’re getting. #BrownCurious

Nearly 60 years after contributing to NASA’s Apollo program, Brown University professor Jim Head shares his perspective on Artemis II — and what comes next in lunar exploration. Read the Q&A at the link below. ⬇️

What’s next for artificial intelligence? According to Yann LeCun, one of the field’s most influential pioneers, the answer isn’t today’s large language models.

Early screening can make all the difference. A pilot study from the Brown University School of Public Health found that liver screenings at community clinics can detect disease early — giving patients time to take action and reduce risk.

CT scans for lung cancer can reveal more than expected. A Brown University School of Public Health study of 26,000+ patients found certain abnormalities on scans may signal undiagnosed cancers elsewhere in the body — helping guide when follow-up care could catch cancer early.

Itohan Osayimwese, a Brown University professor of the history of art and architecture, will serve a two-year term as vice president of the Society of Architectural Historians before becoming president of the society in 2028.

On March 30, authors Edwidge Danticat and Lauren Groff came together for “Banned Books and Troublesome Texts,” conversation about censorship and creativity, hosted by Brown’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion as part of the Discovery Through Dialogue initiative.

Brown University's School of Public Health and Bryant University have launched a new program that will create a direct pathway for Bryant graduates to enroll in Brown’s master of public health program, expanding access to public health careers and strengthening Rhode Island’s health care workforce.

Tejal Desai, dean of Brown University’s School of Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific societies.

Brown’s 258th Commencement & Reunion Weekend returns May 22-24, 2026, welcoming graduates, alumni, families and friends to campus for three days of celebration, connection and reflection. Explore events and plan your weekend: commencement.brown.edu

On March 26, Brown University offered admission to 1,674 prospective members of its undergraduate Class of 2030. Admitted through Brown’s regular decision process, the students join 890 early decision applicants offered admission in December 2025 for a total admitted class of 2,564.

Congratulations to Brown’s Regular Decision Class of 2030! We invite you to imagine yourself as part of this community — one shaped by curiosity, creativity, and care. Learn more about Brown's undergraduate Class of 2030: www.brown.edu/news/2026-03...

At Brown University’s annual BEAR Day on Tuesday, March 24, members of the campus community convened on College Hill to recognize the impact, service, leadership, resilience and innovation of Brown staff.

In research that could be useful in making more capable robots, Brown University mathematicians developed an artificial neural network that can dynamically reproduce all sorts of animal walking and running movements.

In the wake of tragedy, the Brown community came together through Brown Loves Providence to return care and connection to the city Brown calls home.

Brown physicist Loukas Gouskos has received a prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Award. With $850K in funding, he and his team will develop AI tools to study the Higgs boson, the particle that gives matter mass — work that could help explain why the universe exists.

At Match Day 2026, 146 soon-to-be physicians from Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School learned where they will complete the next stage of their medical careers.

From Feb. 14 to March 16, the Brown community distributed 400+ handwritten cards and 78 gift bags to first responders, nonprofits, businesses and others as part of the Brown Loves Providence gratitude campaign. Visit the campaign page for a full recap: www.brown.edu/brown-loves-...

Established in 2024, Brown’s student-led ceramics club hosts daily studio sessions where students learn the craft, create their own pieces, and discover the meditative benefits of working with clay. Read more about Pottery@Brown: buff.ly/1lZHKW2

Researchers at Brown University identified neurons that help fruit flies decide what’s safe to eat — revealing the impressive computational power of a single neuron.

A lesser-known dementia, FTLD, has typically only been diagnosed after death. New research from Brown shows clinicians may be able to identify the disease alongside Alzheimer’s in living patients — offering clearer diagnoses and better support for families.

A new study from Brown and Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute shows how an implantable brain-computer interface enables rapid, accurate typing for people living with ALS and spinal cord injuries — helping restore communication after paralysis.

The 2026 Brown Brain Fair brought hundreds to campus for a day of hands-on science and discovery. Hosted in Sayles Hall, the free event featured interactive exhibits, games and demos from 25+ Brown labs exploring how the brain powers memory, movement and more.

Smarter robots — inspired by dogs. Brown University researchers developed a new approach that helps robots determine which objects people want them to retrieve by interpreting both spoken language and human gestures.

New clinical trial results from researchers at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital and VA Providence Healthcare show progress in restoring two-way communication across damaged spinal cord sites — a key step toward restoring movement and sensory feedback after spinal cord injury.

Organized by Brown University students, the 'Thank You PVD' concert brought performers, students and Providence residents together to celebrate and thank the people and places across the city that supported the Brown community in the wake of Dec. 13: buff.ly/VppNY6q

Brown University researchers have launched NEST, a new environmental sensor network that provides Rhode Island communities with real-time data on flooding, air quality and weather — while helping scientists better predict future emergency events.

Students from Brown’s Astronomy Club and an introductory astronomy class gathered at the Barus & Holley observatory to photograph the only total lunar eclipse of 2026 visible from North America. Check out the images they captured: www.brown.edu/news/2026-03...

At Brown’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, award-winning journalist and historian Jelani Cobb reflected on the enduring relevance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideas — and the power of ordinary citizens to shape democracy.