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Gobble, gobble!
Thanksgiving recess is right around the corner. 🦃
Thanksgiving recess is right around the corner. 🦃
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Gobble, gobble!
Thanksgiving recess is right around the corner. 🦃
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.
Researchers launch Brown University-based national institute on AI in mental health
ARIA, a Brown-based research consortium supported by a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation, welcomed scientists from across the U.S. to kick off its five-year program with a launch ...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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.
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.
From the Lab: Frederike Petzschner maps mind-body connections for improved well-being
The Brown University cognitive neuroscientist studies how the brain and body interact, with the goal of translating insights into treatments and solutions for patients facing a variety of health chall...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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.
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.
Research provides new design specs for burgeoning sodium-ion batteries
A study provides new guidance for designing sodium-ion batteries, which are emerging as a less expensive and more environmentally friendly complement to lithium-based batteries.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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.
Ingrid Daubar, an associate research professor at Brown, helps to lead the science team for NASA’s HiRISE camera, which caught images of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it streaked past Mars — only the third object ever identified as entering our solar system from elsewhere in the galaxy.
Stalwart Mars camera snaps image of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas
A Brown University researcher helps to lead the science team for NASA’s HiRISE camera, which caught images of the comet as it streaked past Mars.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ingrid Daubar, an associate research professor at Brown, helps to lead the science team for NASA’s HiRISE camera, which caught images of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it streaked past Mars — only the third object ever identified as entering our solar system from elsewhere in the galaxy.
Seventy-six years of history and harmony at Brown. 🎶🐻
Meet the Jabberwocks, Brown University's oldest a cappella group. From concerts on College Hill to international tours in places like Northern California and South Korea, the ’Wocks bring their sound to audiences around the world.
Meet the Jabberwocks, Brown University's oldest a cappella group. From concerts on College Hill to international tours in places like Northern California and South Korea, the ’Wocks bring their sound to audiences around the world.
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Seventy-six years of history and harmony at Brown. 🎶🐻
Meet the Jabberwocks, Brown University's oldest a cappella group. From concerts on College Hill to international tours in places like Northern California and South Korea, the ’Wocks bring their sound to audiences around the world.
Meet the Jabberwocks, Brown University's oldest a cappella group. From concerts on College Hill to international tours in places like Northern California and South Korea, the ’Wocks bring their sound to audiences around the world.
Does using cannabis actually influence how much people drink?
Brown University researchers have published the first randomized, placebo-controlled trial to directly test whether smoking cannabis affects alcohol consumption.
Brown University researchers have published the first randomized, placebo-controlled trial to directly test whether smoking cannabis affects alcohol consumption.
As ‘California sober’ catches on, study suggests cannabis use reduces short-term alcohol consumption
A new study led by researchers at Brown University suggests that while other risks remain, smoking marijuana can temporarily cut down how much people drink.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Does using cannabis actually influence how much people drink?
Brown University researchers have published the first randomized, placebo-controlled trial to directly test whether smoking cannabis affects alcohol consumption.
Brown University researchers have published the first randomized, placebo-controlled trial to directly test whether smoking cannabis affects alcohol consumption.
As communications coordinator for Brown’s Department of Chemistry, Melissa Shein works to build community with students and colleagues while engaging the broader public on STEM education and the fight against cancer.
Staff Spotlight: Melissa Shein takes chemistry to the community
As communications coordinator for Brown’s Department of Chemistry, Shein works to build community with students and colleagues while engaging the broader public on STEM education and the fight against...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As communications coordinator for Brown’s Department of Chemistry, Melissa Shein works to build community with students and colleagues while engaging the broader public on STEM education and the fight against cancer.
Brown University seniors Keidy Palma Ramirez and Coco Huang and Class of 2025 alumnus Nicholas Sanzi have been named Rhodes Scholars.
The Rhodes Scholarship is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious academic awards available to undergraduate students.
The Rhodes Scholarship is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious academic awards available to undergraduate students.
Two Brown University seniors, Class of 2025 graduate named 2026 Rhodes Scholars
Brown University seniors Keidy Palma Ramirez and Coco Huang and Class of 2025 alumnus Nicholas Sanzi will pursue graduate degrees at Oxford through one of the most prestigious awards for international...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Brown University seniors Keidy Palma Ramirez and Coco Huang and Class of 2025 alumnus Nicholas Sanzi have been named Rhodes Scholars.
The Rhodes Scholarship is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious academic awards available to undergraduate students.
The Rhodes Scholarship is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious academic awards available to undergraduate students.
Insights from nearly 150 research projects were on proud display at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School in mid-November as part of the medical school’s 19th annual academic symposium.
Academic symposium spotlights medical students’ research
During an event at the Warren Alpert Medical School, nearly 150 medical students shared what they learned and what they found during summer research projects.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Insights from nearly 150 research projects were on proud display at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School in mid-November as part of the medical school’s 19th annual academic symposium.
The wood from a beloved American elm tree that shaded Brown’s College Green for decades before its necessary removal in 2024 is seeing new life through two campus art exhibitions — one currently on view and one that is planned for Spring 2026.
Art exhibitions at Brown University honor and interpret historic campus elm tree
A current solo show and an in-development group exhibition invite the Brown community and the public to create new meaning out of the wood from an American elm that previously flourished on campus.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The wood from a beloved American elm tree that shaded Brown’s College Green for decades before its necessary removal in 2024 is seeing new life through two campus art exhibitions — one currently on view and one that is planned for Spring 2026.
Three bands featuring Brown University employees took center stage at Brown's Lindemann Performing Arts Center for the first-ever Brown Gives Battle of the Bands in support of United Way of Rhode Island.
🎶 Explore the full concert recap: www.brown.edu/news/2025-11...
🎶 Explore the full concert recap: www.brown.edu/news/2025-11...
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Three bands featuring Brown University employees took center stage at Brown's Lindemann Performing Arts Center for the first-ever Brown Gives Battle of the Bands in support of United Way of Rhode Island.
🎶 Explore the full concert recap: www.brown.edu/news/2025-11...
🎶 Explore the full concert recap: www.brown.edu/news/2025-11...
Fall really understood the assignment this year. 🍁✨
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fall really understood the assignment this year. 🍁✨
Brown University marked Veterans Day with two significant steps forward in its ongoing work to expand access and strengthen support for military veterans enrolled as Brown students.
Brown expands financial support for graduate student veterans, enhances peer-mentorship program
In an important step toward expanded access, Brown will significantly grow funding for U.S. military veterans pursuing graduate degrees, while a generous donation will establish the Cisneros Veterans ...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Brown University marked Veterans Day with two significant steps forward in its ongoing work to expand access and strengthen support for military veterans enrolled as Brown students.
At Brown’s Veterans Day ceremony, speakers including Brown President Paxson, Sen. Jack Reed, Rear Adm. Darryl L. Walker, and Staff Sgt. Kloey Albertson ’27 honored veterans’ service — and celebrated new initiatives supporting student veterans.
Veterans Day ceremony honors contributions of veterans to the nation and to the Brown community
U.S. Sen. and U.S. Army veteran Jack Reed and Rear Admiral Darryl L. Walker of the U.S. Naval War College joined Brown leaders, student veterans and ROTC students in celebrating the service of the nat...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
At Brown’s Veterans Day ceremony, speakers including Brown President Paxson, Sen. Jack Reed, Rear Adm. Darryl L. Walker, and Staff Sgt. Kloey Albertson ’27 honored veterans’ service — and celebrated new initiatives supporting student veterans.
Nearly a thousand Brown University alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are convening on campus from Friday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 9, to celebrate 130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown.
130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown: Celebration, connection and tradition
Packed with lively social events, panels, seminars, a timeline exhibition and more, a landmark alumni-led event celebrates the profound history of Jewish life at the University.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Nearly a thousand Brown University alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are convening on campus from Friday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 9, to celebrate 130 Years of Jewish Life at Brown.
Brown community members flexed their muscles for a cause in early November at the 21st annual Bench Press for Cancer on the College Green, organized by Brown University's football team.
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Brown community members flexed their muscles for a cause in early November at the 21st annual Bench Press for Cancer on the College Green, organized by Brown University's football team.
On Nov. 7 and 8, physicists from across the region will gather at Brown for the annual meeting of the APS New England Section.
Brown Professor Brad Marston, president-elect of the American Physical Society, shares his vision for leading the nation’s largest community of physicists.
Brown Professor Brad Marston, president-elect of the American Physical Society, shares his vision for leading the nation’s largest community of physicists.
Brown hosts American Physical Society meeting highlighting research from across New England
Both longtime and aspiring physicists will showcase their work at Brown during the New England regional meeting of the American Physical Society.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
On Nov. 7 and 8, physicists from across the region will gather at Brown for the annual meeting of the APS New England Section.
Brown Professor Brad Marston, president-elect of the American Physical Society, shares his vision for leading the nation’s largest community of physicists.
Brown Professor Brad Marston, president-elect of the American Physical Society, shares his vision for leading the nation’s largest community of physicists.
How can a tiny woodpecker drill holes into solid wood without injury?
New research from Brown biologists reveals that these birds rely on more than just strong necks — they use their entire bodies and their breathing to deliver powerful, precisely coordinated strikes.
New research from Brown biologists reveals that these birds rely on more than just strong necks — they use their entire bodies and their breathing to deliver powerful, precisely coordinated strikes.
Pecking with power: How tiny woodpeckers deliver devastating strikes to drill into wood
A new study reveals how woodpeckers combine breathing and whole-body coordination to drill into trees with extraordinary force.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
How can a tiny woodpecker drill holes into solid wood without injury?
New research from Brown biologists reveals that these birds rely on more than just strong necks — they use their entire bodies and their breathing to deliver powerful, precisely coordinated strikes.
New research from Brown biologists reveals that these birds rely on more than just strong necks — they use their entire bodies and their breathing to deliver powerful, precisely coordinated strikes.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined Brown President Christina H. Paxson for a conversation on leadership, mentorship and public service during the University’s 105th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. ’60 Memorial Lecture on International Affairs.
At Brown, Condoleezza Rice discusses foreign policy, research universities and an accomplished career
In a conversation with Brown President Christina H. Paxson, Rice shared insights on her professional life, the current state of foreign affairs, and the role of universities in American democracy.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined Brown President Christina H. Paxson for a conversation on leadership, mentorship and public service during the University’s 105th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. ’60 Memorial Lecture on International Affairs.
The doors to the Galen V. Henderson Admission Welcome Center, a dynamic new space that will welcome prospective students and families visiting Brown University from across the world, opened on Monday, Nov. 3, in the heart of campus in the University’s historic Manning Hall.
New admission welcome center at Brown opens its doors to prospective students and families
Brimming with design details that bring the Brown experience to life, the Galen V. Henderson Admission Welcome Center captures the warm and welcoming energy of the alumnus for whom it is named.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The doors to the Galen V. Henderson Admission Welcome Center, a dynamic new space that will welcome prospective students and families visiting Brown University from across the world, opened on Monday, Nov. 3, in the heart of campus in the University’s historic Manning Hall.
Brown researchers, backed by a $12M @NIH grant, will study how programs in RI, MA and VT are addressing rising rates of substance use, HIV, hepatitis C and overdose — aiming to identify barriers to care and improve prevention efforts.
Brown team to co-lead $12M study to improve well-being of people who use drugs in New England
With a focus on Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, a project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse will analyze trends in drug use and barriers to care with the goal of strengthening tr...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Brown researchers, backed by a $12M @NIH grant, will study how programs in RI, MA and VT are addressing rising rates of substance use, HIV, hepatitis C and overdose — aiming to identify barriers to care and improve prevention efforts.
After surviving acute liver failure and a transplant at 17, Brown senior Andrew Herring channels resilience and gratitude into everything he does — on and off the squash court.
Andrew Herring: Squashing limitations after second chance at life
After a life-saving liver transplant at 17, the Brown University senior and standout squash player has embraced a life driven by resilience, community and gratitude.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
After surviving acute liver failure and a transplant at 17, Brown senior Andrew Herring channels resilience and gratitude into everything he does — on and off the squash court.
In late October, physicists from around the world gathered at Brown University for the annual Higgs Conference to explore fundamental unanswered questions about what we know — and what we still need to discover — about the Higgs boson particle.
Q&A: Brown physicist on the Higgs boson and whether it might change the fate of the universe
Scientists from around the world are at Brown to discuss what is known, and what needs to be learned, about the long-sought particle discovered a decade ago.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In late October, physicists from around the world gathered at Brown University for the annual Higgs Conference to explore fundamental unanswered questions about what we know — and what we still need to discover — about the Higgs boson particle.
🎃🐻 Bruno’s got that glow! Who says bears can’t carve out some Halloween spirit?
Have a safe, sweet and slightly spooky Halloween, Brunonians — or should we say, BOO-nonians? 👻
Have a safe, sweet and slightly spooky Halloween, Brunonians — or should we say, BOO-nonians? 👻
October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🎃🐻 Bruno’s got that glow! Who says bears can’t carve out some Halloween spirit?
Have a safe, sweet and slightly spooky Halloween, Brunonians — or should we say, BOO-nonians? 👻
Have a safe, sweet and slightly spooky Halloween, Brunonians — or should we say, BOO-nonians? 👻