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.

Providence-area students experience a slice of college life at Brown’s annual College Day Designed to spark curiosity about college and future pathways, Brown’s annual program welcomed nearly 400 high schoolers from Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls to explore campus and join classes and workshops.

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.

Brown appoints Col. Hugh T. Clements Jr. police chief and VP for public safety, emergency management After three months in an interim leadership role, the Providence native and former Providence Police Department chief will guide Brown’s efforts toward a secure campus defined by preparedness, vigilan...

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.

From Brown to the big screen: How Tim Blake Nelson’s classics degree propelled a Hollywood career Actor, writer and director Tim Blake Nelson, a member of Brown University’s Class of 1986, talked about the impact of his time on College Hill during a conversation hosted by Brown Arts Institute.

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

This Brown professor worked on Apollo — here’s what he says about NASA’s latest foray to the Moon With the launch of Artemis II, Jim Head — who helped train astronauts, select landing sites and analyze samples during the Apollo Moon landings nearly 60 years ago — is excited about a new chapter in ...

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. ⬇️

In lecture at Brown, Yann LeCun discusses a new approach to AI No stranger to controversy, AI pioneer Yann LeCun told a capacity crowd that large language models are not the future of AI and that a new approach is needed if machines are to achieve human-like inte...

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.

Liver screening at health clinics can save lives, according to pilot study in Rhode Island A small study in which patients were screened for liver disease at a community health clinic identified issues with enough time for patients to make changes and reduce risk.

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.

Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers, study finds An analysis of lung screening data led by Brown University researchers helps identify which abnormalities detected outside the lungs may warrant follow-up attention and treatment.

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.

Brown University scholar to become president of the Society of Architectural Historians Itohan Osayimwese, a 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…

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.

At Brown, renowned authors discuss the consequences of banning books, suppressing expression In a conversation as part of the University’s Discovery Through Dialogue project, authors Edwidge Danticat and Lauren Groff discussed being writers and readers at a time when book banning is on the ri...

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 School of Public Health, Bryant University launch pathway to MPH program A new pathway program will help strengthen the workforce pipeline within Rhode Island’s health care sector, according to leaders.

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.

Brown engineering dean elected AAAS Fellow The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society has honored Tejal Desai for contributions to the field of biomedical engineering.

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

Brown University admits 2,564 students to the undergraduate Class of 2030 The University offered admission to 1,674 prospective members of next year’s incoming class on Thursday, March 26, who join 890 early decision applicants admitted in December.

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...

Brown’s annual BEAR Day offers ‘profoundly deep moment of reverence’ for staff members’ impact A poignant ceremony and joyful celebration honored staff excellence, service milestones, and the collaboration and resilience that defines how staff approach their work across the Brown campus.

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.

Artificial neural network reproduces gait patterns of four-legged animals 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…

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 wake of tragedy, Brown community comes together to celebrate and thank Providence From supporting small businesses to volunteering with community organizations to thanking first responders, Brown Loves Providence returned care and connection to the city Brown calls home.

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 awarded prestigious Department of Energy grant for research at Large Hadron Collider Using cutting-edge AI, Loukas Gouskos aims to probe whether the Higgs boson holds the key to why the universe is made of something rather than nothing.

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.

‘Match Madness’ ensues as Brown medical school students receive their residency matches 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.

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-...

Close-up of a student shaping a small clay vessel on a spinning pottery wheel, their hands coated in wet clay as they lean in with focused attention.

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

Brown University scientists discover neuron pair in fruit flies that makes life or death decisions Researchers at Brown’s Carney Institute for Brain Science identified a pair of neurons that integrate sweet and bitter signals to decide whether something is safe to eat.

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.

New research shows how to diagnose people with Alzheimer’s plus a hard-to-identify dementia type The findings could help clinicians use neuropsychiatric symptoms to prepare patients and families for a type of dementia previously only diagnosed via autopsy.

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.

Brain computer interface enables rapid communication for two people with paralysis Implantable device research from the BrainGate clinical trial enables communication through rapid typing for a patient with ALS and a patient with a spinal cord injury.

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.

Photos: Rhode Island families enjoy a day of discovery at the Brown Brain Fair Hundreds of local residents came to campus to explore brain puzzles, art projects and hands-on science experiments, all designed to make neuroscience fun and accessible for every age.

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.

What can dogs tell us about how robots can locate objects? Gestures may be as important as words By incorporating insights from canine companions, researchers enable robots to use both language and gesture as inputs to help fetch the right objects.

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.

Study: Electrical stimulation can restore ability to move limbs, receive sensory feedback after spinal cord injury In new results from a clinical trial, researchers show that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can restore the muscle control and sensory feedback required for coordinated walking movements.

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.

Three musicians sit on stage playing guitars under red and blue stage lights during the Thank You PVD benefit concert at the Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence.

A vocalist sings into a microphone at center stage while a drummer plays behind her during the concert.

A student vocalist sings into a microphone while a large group of singers performs behind her under bright green and blue stage lights.

The concert MCs stand on stage and interact with the large crowd watching from the floor during the Thank You PVD benefit concert at the Strand Ballroom and Theatre.

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