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Science and Technology
Artificial neural network reproduces gait patterns of four-legged animals
March 23, 2026
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.
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Science and Technology
Brown physicist awarded prestigious Department of Energy grant for research at Large Hadron Collider
March 23, 2026
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.
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Health and Medicine
‘Match Madness’ ensues as Brown medical school students receive their residency matches
March 20, 2026
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.
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Science and Technology
Smart wound dressing delivers antibiotics on-demand, accelerating healing and reducing resistance
March 20, 2026
To help in the fight against antibiotic overuse and resistance, researchers have developed a new wound dressing material that releases antibiotic nanoparticles only when harmful bacteria are present.
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Student Life
The art of slowing down: Pottery@Brown offers students space to create and contemplate
March 19, 2026
Established in 2024, the student-led club hosts daily studio sessions where Brown and RISD students learn the craft, create their own pieces, and enjoy the meditative benefits of making pottery.
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Health and Medicine
Brown University scientists discover neuron pair in fruit flies that makes life or death decisions
March 18, 2026
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.
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News and Events
Data on cost, political inclusion counters negative higher ed narrative, Brown president says at AEI event
March 17, 2026
American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Frederick M. Hess and Brown President Christina H. Paxson discussed the future of higher education in a conversation at the public policy think tank’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.
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Student Life
Swapping syllabi for the stage, Brown faculty and students build connections through dance
March 17, 2026
Hosted by the Ballroom Dance Team, “Dancing with the Professors” pairs faculty across disciplines with student dancers for a months-long partnership that culminates in a live, judged ballroom performance.
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Health and Medicine
New research shows how to diagnose people with Alzheimer’s plus a hard-to-identify dementia type
March 16, 2026
The findings could help clinicians use neuropsychiatric symptoms to prepare patients and families for a type of dementia previously only diagnosed via autopsy.
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Science and Technology
Brain computer interface enables rapid communication for two people with paralysis
March 16, 2026
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.
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Photos: Rhode Island families enjoy a day of discovery at the Brown Brain Fair
March 15, 2026
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.
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Science and Technology
What can dogs tell us about how robots can locate objects? Gestures may be as important as words
March 13, 2026
By incorporating insights from canine companions, researchers enable robots to use both language and gesture as inputs to help fetch the right objects.
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Study: Electrical stimulation can restore ability to move limbs, receive sensory feedback after spinal cord injury
March 11, 2026
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.
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Science and Technology
New sensor network makes real-time flooding, air-quality data available to Rhode Island communities
March 10, 2026
Data from flood sensors that track coastal and roadway flooding, along with air-quality readings and weather information, are freely available to the public through a new dashboard.
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News and Events
At Brown, Jelani Cobb looks to Martin Luther King Jr.’s writing for context on current political moment
March 9, 2026
The award-winning journalist and historian delivered the University’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, applying historical lessons to present-day challenges and celebrating the power of ordinary citizens. \
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University Initiatives
Flower preservation effort at Brown focuses on finding new life for Dec. 13 memorial flowers
March 9, 2026
Samples of the flowers community members have placed at memorials to the victims of the mass shooting on campus are being held in trust at the Brown University Herbarium.
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Science and Technology
Photos: Students capture lunar eclipse images from Barus & Holley rooftop
March 9, 2026
Students from Brown’s Astronomy Club and an introductory astronomy class gathered at the observatory atop the Barus & Holly building to photograph a total lunar eclipse.
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Student Life
Student-led benefit concert celebrates Providence, raises $20,000 for local nonprofits
March 6, 2026
Organized by Brown University students, the “Thank You PVD” concert brought performers, students and Providence residents together for a night of music, gratitude and collective healing.
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Social Sciences
A nuclear security scholar’s take on recent military actions in Iran
March 6, 2026
In this Q&A, Brown University political scientist and nuclear security expert Reid Pauly shares insights and context on the expanding conflict in the Middle East.
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Health and Medicine
White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns, study finds
March 5, 2026
A new study showed a significant decrease in acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a surge in leucovorin prescriptions after a September 2025 announcement that included comments by the president and head of the FDA.
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Health and Medicine
Growth in telemedicine has not improved mental health care access in rural areas, study finds
March 5, 2026
While telemedicine provides convenience for patients who move to areas far from their providers, researchers found it does not substantially improve care access for those in rural or underserved areas.
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News and Events
Brown Brain Fair invites Rhode Islanders to explore the science of the brain
March 5, 2026
The free, family-friendly event on March 15 welcomes visitors for a day of fun and exploration, featuring games, art projects, lightning talks and demonstrations that highlight the wonders of the human brain.
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Arts and Humanities
From Delhi to Providence, Karan Mahajan’s ‘The Complex’ culminates 10 years of research, writing
March 4, 2026
In this Q&A, Brown University Associate Professor of Literary Arts Karan Mahajan discusses his forthcoming novel, teaching and multi-genre writing career that spans fiction, criticism and essays.
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Science and Technology
How long does it take to get last liquid drops from kitchen containers? These physicists know the answer
March 4, 2026
In a research project that has real implications for their regular laboratory work, a pair of physicists at Brown University shed light on everyday fluid dynamics in the kitchen.
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Science and Technology
Brown University researchers launch AI legislation tracking and analysis portal
March 3, 2026
As a tool for researchers, lawmakers, journalists and the public, the CNTR AISLE Portal provides analysis of state- and federal-level AI bills pending across the U.S.
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News and Events
Photos: Historic ‘Blizzard of 2026’ arrives at Brown
February 25, 2026
The Brown University campus continues to dig out from record-breaking snowfall that blanketed Providence in more than three feet of snow during a late-February blizzard.
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University Initiatives
Through ‘Brown Loves Providence,’ Brown community members turn appreciation into action
February 25, 2026
Brown University students, faculty and staff are uniting to thank and honor Providence and its residents, businesses and officials through acts of appreciation including coordinated giving, local spending and volunteerism.
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Health and Medicine
With federal award of up to $22 million, researchers to study treatment to slow the human aging process
February 24, 2026
Researchers from Brown University and the University of Rochester will lead a multi-institution project to test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for longer.
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University Initiatives
Staff Spotlight: A leader on Brown’s dining team, Hout Seng builds community through food
February 19, 2026
Starting in an entry-level role and rising to lead cook at Andrews Commons, Hout Seng channels his passion for food to create moments of comfort, joy and belonging for Brown students.
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Health and Medicine
Leaders gather for an authentic, lively conversation about health care policy in Rhode Island
February 11, 2026
A summit hosted by Brown University’s School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss pressing health policy issues facing the state.
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Student Life
More ways to play: Penner Field House expands access to athletics and recreation at Brown
February 11, 2026
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.
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Health and Medicine
Dr. Mukesh K. Jain appointed to expanded role as Brown’s senior associate provost for life sciences
February 10, 2026
Brown’s senior vice president for health affairs and dean of medicine and biological sciences will guide life sciences strategy with a focus on advancing research, teaching and signature life sciences initiatives.
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Health and Medicine
Study finds outdated Medicare rule delays nursing care, wastes hospital resources
February 9, 2026
A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.
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News and Events
Brown Corporation sets Fiscal Year 2027 tuition, fees, employee salary pool and elects next secretary
February 9, 2026
The University’s highest governing board took the first steps toward approving next year’s budget amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, and also elected Brown alumnus Dr. Jeffrey F. Hines as secretary.
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Brown University students, faculty and staff unite to remember, grieve and heal as a community
February 7, 2026
As community members continue on a path toward recovery, a campus-wide memorial service honored the lives of Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, whose lives were lost in December.
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Health and Medicine
Study reveals insights about brain regions linked to OCD, informing potential treatments
February 6, 2026
Researchers found differences in how brain regions work together during certain cognitive tasks, which may help clinicians more effectively treat and assess obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Student Life
A throwback menu for a timeless institution: Celebrating 75 years of the ‘Ratty’
February 6, 2026
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.
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News and Events
With support from a Brown education scholar, Central Falls charts path to return schools to local control
February 6, 2026
Research led by education policy scholar Ken Wong is helping to guide the Rhode Island city’s transition from state to local control, shaping how the community will govern and fund its schools.
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Arts and Humanities
Large-scale AI analysis to explore how centuries of knowledge passed through Jewish communities
February 4, 2026
Supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, Brown University scholar Michael Satlow will use cutting-edge computational techniques to analyze 18 centuries of traditional Jewish texts.
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Health and Medicine
Rhode Islanders report challenges with cost of living, access to affordable housing and nutritious food
February 4, 2026
Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, also reflected rising concerns about health care access.
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News and Events
Brown ranked No. 2 nationally for 2025-26 Fulbright winners
February 3, 2026
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.
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Science and Technology
Brown University professor John Donoghue wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
February 3, 2026
Donoghue was awarded the prize, considered among the most prestigious honors in engineering, for pioneering work in developing brain-computer interfaces, which enable the restoration of voluntary communication and limb function in people with paralysis.
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Science and Technology
Parts of the tropics may warm more than expected as CO2 rises, study finds
February 2, 2026
A reconstruction of temperature in Colombia during the Pliocene, when CO2 levels were similar to today, suggests that parts of the tropics might soon experience more dramatic warming than previously expected.
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Health and Medicine
Childhood lead exposure associated with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence
January 30, 2026
A federally funded study led by Brown University researchers links increased childhood blood lead concentrations with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence, with larger increases when exposure occurred later in childhood.
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Arts and Humanities
Exhibition of drawings by Israeli and Palestinian children is on view at Brown
January 29, 2026
“Innocent Knowledge,” a project developed in a public humanities course at Brown, shares the perspectives of children living amid conflict through their drawings, and is on view at the University through Feb. 20.\
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News and Events
Brown University invests $3 million to boost Rhode Island’s workforce in education, construction
January 29, 2026
As part of a pledge to contribute $50 million over 10 years to local workforce development initiatives, Brown has awarded two $1.5 million anchor grants and launched an open call for letters of interest for future funding.
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Brown outlines plan to engage community members during external safety, security reviews
January 29, 2026
Team of experts including from global consulting firm Teneo will lead engagement with campus stakeholders and Brown’s neighbors in Providence during After-Action Review, Campus Safety and Security Assessment.
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Health and Medicine
Risk of maternal death during pregnancy greatly underestimated, study finds
January 28, 2026
A new study comparing deaths of pregnant people and of those who have an abortion show that risk of death due to pregnancy is three times higher than previously estimated.
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Student survey affirms inclusive environment at Brown, identifies opportunities for growth
January 27, 2026
Brown University will pursue five actions to build on initiatives to sustain an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and to address areas where the University can do more to ensure a fully inclusive community.
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The shape of things to come: How spheroid geometry guides multicellular orbiting and invasion
January 26, 2026
In research that could shed light on the growth and formation of complex tissue architectures, Brown University engineers show how cells orbit and reconfigure their surroundings to venture outward from confined spheroids.
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