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Brown Corporation employs leadership consulting firm in presidential search
The Corporation - the University's highest governing body - will employ leadership search firm Spencer Stuart for guidance in finding a replacement for President Christina Paxson P'19 P'MD'20, according to a Wednesday announcement by Chancellor Brian Moyn
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Trump admin pushed for settlement despite lacking evidence in Brown Title VI investigation, whistleblower alleges
The Trump administration continued to pursue a settlement agreement with Brown over antisemitism allegations despite a lack of evidence, a complaint released on Tuesday alleges.In the complaint, former U.S. Department of Justice attorney Haley Van Erem an
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Brown among universities to back Harvard lawsuit against federal research funding cuts
Brown, along with 35 other colleges and universities, joined an amicus brief on July 22 emphasizing the importance of federal funding in conducting Harvard's academic research. The brief comes in response to a district judge's decision that Harvard's fund
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University launches new office to aid students directly affected by Dec. 13 shooting
On August 1, the University launched the Office of Student Recovery and Care - housed in the Division of Campus Life - to provide a resource for students who self-identify as being most directly affected by the events of the Dec. 13 shooting.The initiativ
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New federal rule caps visa durations for international students, scholars
On July 17, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will replace the "duration of status" model for F and J visa holders and their dependents with fixed-period visa allocations.Currently, the DHS admits F-1 students and J-1 exchange scholars for
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Paxson to step down at end of 2026-27 academic year
President Christina Paxson P'19 P'MD'20 will step down from her role as University president at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, she announced in a message shared with the Brown community Monday.The Brown Corporation - the University's highest govern
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University leaders oppose potential changes to federal grant regulations
On July 10, Provost Francis J. Doyle III and Vice President for Research Greg Hirth submitted a comment advocating against the federal Office of Management and Budget's suggested changes to research grant distribution regulations. The rule would prioritiz
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University report finds split AI adoption patterns, concerns of risks
The Generative AI in Teaching and Learning Committeereport found asymmetric patterns of generative AI use across campus according to a Tuesday Today@Brown message.According to the report - shared with the community Provost Francis Doyle - 56% of undergrad
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Paxson earned over $1.9 million in 2024, an approximately 39% decrease from previous year
President Christina Paxson P'19 P'MD'20 earned about $1.95 million in total compensation in 2024, according to the University's fiscal year 2025 nonprofit tax filings. This marks an approximately 39% decrease from her compensation of over $3.1 million in
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Man charged with murder of 86-year-old on College Hill
Providence police have charged a man for the murder of an 86-year-old.According to a press release, 25-year-old Dylan Sutphin was taken into custody without incident in downtown Providence on Thursday. Sutphin is being charged for the murder of John Conle
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