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.

Flowers left in remembrance at memorials on Brown’s campus following the Dec. 13 tragedy are being carefully preserved as part of an effort to honor the lives lost and document a difficult moment in the University’s history. Read more: buff.ly/mQB0EYq

A September 2025 White House briefing on acetaminophen use during pregnancy and leucovorin as a potential autism treatment was followed by sharp shifts in prescribing patterns, according to a new study from researchers at @brownpublichealth.bsky.social and Harvard Medical School.

What could recent military actions in Iran mean for the Middle East and global security? In a new Q&A, Brown political scientist and nuclear security expert Reid Pauly shares insights on the conflict and its potential implications.

Did telemedicine improve access to mental health care in rural communities? A new study from Brown University researchers finds the dramatic rise in virtual visits hasn’t substantially expanded care for underserved areas.

After a decade of research and writing, Brown literary arts professor Karan Mahajan is preparing to release his new novel, “The Complex.” In a Q&A, he reflects on the 10-year journey behind the book, his teaching at Brown and the influence of his roots in Delhi.

Journalist and historian Jelani Cobb will deliver Brown’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture on Monday, March 9. Rescheduled from February due to a snowstorm, this event marks the 30th anniversary of the lecture series honoring King. Registration is required: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-marti...

How long does it take to get last liquid drops from kitchen containers? Physicists at Brown have done the math to show just how long you might have to wait.

More than 1,000 AI-related bills have been introduced in the U.S. in the past three years. As lawmakers across the U.S. grapple with regulating rapidly evolving AI technologies, Brown researchers have launched a new tool to help track and analyze AI legislation.

Today’s lunar eclipse set behind the Providence skyline and the dome of the Rhode Island State House. Even on early mornings, the view from College Hill doesn’t disappoint 🌕 Photos by Nick Dentamaro

Following this week's historic blizzard, Brown University will resume normal campus operations on Monday, March 2.

Brown students, faculty and staff are uniting to thank and honor the city of Providence and its residents, businesses and officials through acts of appreciation including coordinated giving, local spending and volunteerism.

Due to the blizzard, travel conditions remain difficult in many areas, with ongoing impacts to roadways, sidewalks and services. Given these ongoing challenges, Brown will continue Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, 2026, under the same operational approach as today.

From snowmen and snow forts on the Main Green to peaceful walks across the snow-covered campus, our community made the most of a beautiful day after the blizzard ❄️ Photos by Nick Dentamaro

Following the blizzard, Brown will adjust campus operations on Wednesday, February 25. Classes should be held either remotely or in person at the instructor's discretion. Essential staff will report to work as directed. Staff who can perform their work remotely should do so. More: brown.edu.

Due to continued severe impacts from the blizzard affecting our region, Brown University administrative and academic offices will remain closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and no in-person classes will be held. More info: brown.edu

In light of the significant weather conditions affecting the area, the Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture featuring Jelani Cobb, scheduled for Monday, February 23, has been postponed and will be rescheduled. events.brown.edu/odi/event/32...

With significant winter weather conditions expected, Brown administrative and academic offices will be closed, and no in-person classes will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026. Classes scheduled for Monday may be held remotely at the discretion of the instructor. Visit brown.edu for full details.

A summit hosted last week by Brown University’s School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss the primary care crisis and other pressing health policy issues facing the state.

Since opening its doors in January, the University’s new, all-season indoor turf facility is already changing the game for both competition and community on campus.

#BrownLovesProvidence is underway, and through March 16, Brown students, faculty and staff members are coming together to show appreciation for the local community that showed up on Dec. 13 and in the days and weeks that followed. ❤️ Share your story of gratitude: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A new month-long campaign was announced by the university called "Brown Loves Providence." https://bit.ly/4aPMERw

In the two months since a deadly shooting claimed the lives of two students, Brown University has received an outpouring of love and support from the Providence community. Now, campus officials say it’s time to reciprocate.

A 75th anniversary dinner and 1950s-inspired menu marked a milestone for Brown’s largest dining hall, celebrating the generations of students who have enjoyed meals and community at Sharpe Refectory.

The people of #Providence stepped up for Brown when it mattered most. We’re saying thank you to the community that has given us so much by donating locally, shopping locally and volunteering locally. Learn how to take part: brown.edu/brown-loves-providence #BrownLovesProvidence

With 41 Fulbright grants offered to students and recent alumni, the University is among the top three Fulbright-producing institutions for the 10th consecutive year.

As part of a pledge to contribute $50M over 10 years to the #RI workforce, Brown awarded two $1.5M grants to the Community College of Rhode Island and Building Futures and launched an open call for letters of interest for future funding.

Brown held a campuswide memorial service on Saturday, Feb. 7 honoring the lives of Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov. Many of Brown's students, faculty and staff gathered at Sayles Hall and in satellite locations across campus, and more than 6,000 people joined via livestream.

The University Memorial Service will begin today at 4 p.m. EST Alumni, family and friends are invited to watch the service at livestream.brown.edu.

This winter and spring, Brown varsity teams are wearing Ever True patches and decals on game jerseys and helmets. Brown Ever True is a campuswide recovery and healing effort, launched after the senseless act of violence that took the lives of two students and injured nine others on Dec. 13, 2025.

A campuswide University Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, to honor the lives of students Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and bring the community together in a shared moment of remembrance, healing and recovery. Full details: events.brown.edu/university-e... 📸 Nick Dentamaro

It’s the first day of the spring semester, and our Brown community is back together on campus. The path to repair and recovery following the tragic events of Dec. 13 looks different for everyone, but we are grateful for the resilience, caring and strength that defines Brown. We are ever true. 🐻🤎

Temperatures were below freezing and snow blanketed campus, but Brown University’s newest students received a warm welcome on Tuesday, Jan. 20, as the University celebrated their arrival ahead of the Spring 2026 semester.

On the eve of the spring term’s official start, Brown University’s president reflected on the impacts of a tragic act of violence in December and steps toward recovery, healing and a return to the rhythms of the semester.

What happens when the lab meets the studio? In the course “Binding Agents: Chemistry and Art,” students learn how the molecular structure of pigments, binders and other materials shapes the art we see every day and put their newfound understanding into practice through creating original artwork.

Interrupting one function of a protein that plays a key role in cell signaling could enable the development of new cancer treatments, according to a study led by Dr. Martin Taylor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Brown University Professor Emeritus of Economics Peter Howitt accepted the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on Dec. 10 in Stockholm.

A $20 million gift from Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch will provide transformative support for career exploration programs at Brown University that empower students to achieve meaningful lives and careers.

With contributions from Brown faculty and students, the LZ experiment sets a new record in the hunt for dark matter.

Brown’s annual Midyear Completion Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, will honor the achievements and unique paths of “.5ers,” undergraduates who complete their degree requirements this month.

In a Q&A, Brown University economist and 2025 Nobel laureate Peter Howitt discussed his research, its lessons for today and his appreciation for Brown’s stimulating academic environment. Read the Q&A: buff.ly/Ps3mfFM

Research led by Brown University's Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice is highlighted in two museums in Rio de Janeiro in exhibitions that focus on the global legacies of racial slavery.

After serving five years as dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, Dr. Ashish K. Jha will depart Brown the end of December 2025 to lead an initiative that aims to bolster the nation’s defenses against emerging pandemic and biological threats.

Brown University provided $41.3 million in voluntary payments and community contributions to the City of Providence in Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025), supporting local priorities including economic growth, K-12 education and medical care for residents.

Doctoral candidate Chanelle Dupuis is leveraging Brown's culture of open inquiry to advance research on the sense of smell through French language and literature, neuroscience and history.

How can we better protect infants and communities from RSV each year? New research from Brown's School of Public Health shows that providing year-round access to RSV immunization would minimize the risk of large seasonal outbreaks across the nation, including in both urban and rural areas.

Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving recess is right around the corner. 🦃

Researchers from across the nation with expertise in computer science, psychology, neuroscience and other areas gathered at Brown University from Nov. 20-21 to formally launch Brown’s new National Science Foundation-funded AI research institute.

How does the brain shape the way we feel pain, experience anxiety or respond to the world around us? Frederike Petzschner, a researcher affiliated with Brown’s Carney Institute for Brain Science, is uncovering those mind-body connections — and using them to create real solutions for patients.

Brown engineers are shedding light on how sodium behaves inside sodium-ion batteries — insights that could help build more stable, higher-density and lower-cost energy storage.