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Brown undergraduate Olivia Pichardo has become the first female athlete in NCAA Division I history to be named to a varsity baseball roster, marking a historic moment for women in sports and a personal milestone enabled by Olivia’s dogged determination. brown.edu/news/2022-11-21/ol…
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“Our world desperately needs you now. We need your new ideas because our old ones have made a big mess of things." –@DaveedDiggs '04
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.@WhiteHouse correspondent @Yamiche Alcindor will deliver Brown’s 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, titled “A Legacy of Purpose, Truth and Justice,” on Feb. 25.
Join the conversation ⬇️ mlklecture2021.eventbrite.co…
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.@NASA astronaut and alum Jessica Meir ’99, who is currently orbiting Earth aboard the @Space_Station, will chat live with students and members of the greater Brown community via a video downlink on Thursday, Feb 13. brow.nu/meir1
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Brown University will suspend classes and other University exercises and offer employees a paid holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, as well as all future federal Election Days. brow.nu/election
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President Christina H. Paxson notified the campus community today that Brown will reinstate the varsity status of its men’s track, field and cross country teams.
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After nearly two decades at Brown University as a medical resident, graduate student, professor and academic leader, Dr. Megan L. Ranney (@meganranney) has been named dean of the Yale School of Public Health. @YaleSPH brown.edu/news/2023-01-31/ra…
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Congratulations to first-year student Dhruv Gaur for winning the @Jeopardy College Championship! #GoBruno 🐻 bit.ly/2JeI4Nh
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Brown University has added a provision to its nondiscrimination policy that explicitly prohibits caste oppression, underscoring protections for the University community and calling attention to a subtle, often misunderstood form of structural inequality.
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With a vote by its governing body to accept an advisory committee recommendation, Brown will not divest from 10 companies described in a student-led proposal as facilitating “the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territory.”
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On #NationalAstronautDay, we celebrate Jessica Meir ’99, chosen by @NASA in 2013 for the 21st astronaut class. @Astro_Jessica said of her Brown experience: "it provided me with a solid foundation for my STEM career, but perhaps more importantly, taught me how to learn." 📷: NASA
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Brown is out of this world! 🚀@NASA astronaut Jessica Meir ’99 gazes out of the @Space_Station, taking in the view of Earth and perhaps looking for her alma mater 👀, where she will soon be making a virtual visit on Feb. 13.
Learn more & tune in: brow.nu/meir-live 📺
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Kim Cobb, an award-winning climate scientist whose research focuses on building capacity for climate solutions, has been appointed director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, effective Friday, July 1. @BrownEnvt
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Brown to waive application fee for low-income students news.brown.edu/articles/2017…
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Brown University has fully funded a commitment to establish $10 million in endowed funds to support current and future generations of Pre-K-12 students in Providence.
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First-year undergraduate student Charlotte Silverman was an executive producer for Best Documentary Short Academy Award winner, “Period. End of Sentence.” Congratulations! 🎉 #oscars2019 #oscars #BrownUniversity
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‘Jane the Virgin’ star Gina Rodriguez to Brown students: Be the hero in your own story news.brown.edu/articles/2016… @HereIsGina
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The Biden administration has appointed Kim Cobb (@coralsncaves), a leading climate scientist and Brown University professor who directs @Brown_IBES, a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. brown.edu/news/2023-01-26/co…
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The first snow of the season on College Hill 🎃 ❄️
ALT A person walks off of the Main Green as the snow falls.
ALT A bird's eye view of University Hall as it snows on the Main Green.
ALT Two individuals walk out into the snow carrying umbrellas.
ALT Adirondack chairs on the Main Green are covered in snow.
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Message from Brown’s President and Provost: Commitment to our Community in a Time of Uncertainty news.brown.edu/articles/2017…
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Andrew Yang ’96 will compete for the spotlight in the field of presidential hopefuls during tonight’s #DemDebate. @AndrewYang has leveraged social media savvy and a Big Idea—universal basic income—to create a surprisingly successful presidential candidacy. brow.nu/yang
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With tough personal stories, @violadavis seeks to inspire students news.brown.edu/articles/2016…
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Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, one of the world's leading infectious disease physicians and an expert #publichealth advisor on the coronavirus pandemic, will join incoming @brown_sph dean @ashishkjha for a live-streamed conversation on Aug. 7. brow.nu/fauci_tw
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Gail McCarthy, from Brown Dining Services, misses all #BrownU students and extends her love and well wishes for #Brown2020. Share your support using #Brown2020 or #BrownU!
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Brown’s own @Jeopardy College Championship winner Dhruv Gaur ’21 returns to the stage tonight for the Tournament of Champions!
Good luck, Dhruv!
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Did you know? The first women’s college ice hockey team was organized at Brown.
In 1964, Nancy Schieffelin appeared in a men’s scrimmage disguised as a male player. Inspired by the experience, she organized a women’s team – the Pandas 250.brown.edu/timeline #WomensHistoryMonth
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Commencement morning mood 🎉🎉 Congrats to the Class of 2019! #Brown2019
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Actress and Central Falls, RI native @violadavis brings a Salomon Center audience to tears brownalumnimagazine.com/cont…
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Congratulations and welcome to all regular decision applicants admitted to the Class of 2022! 🐻 🎉 Add your 📷 & 🎬 with #Brown2022
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The number of applications for Brown’s master of public health program is more than double that of last year, with the largest increases coming from people of color. brow.nu/mph
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Brown admits 2,551 students to #Brown2023
The #BrownPromise, which replaces loans with scholarship funds in all University-packaged undergraduate financial aid awards, played a significant role in attracting Brown’s largest applicant pool to date. brow.nu/news-admission1
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Brown is joining with a number of peer colleges and universities in filing an amicus brief in support of Harvard and MIT in the case; the brief is expected to be filed with the federal court on Monday, July 13.
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Surprise guest @Oprah honors graduating student Nomvula Mbambo, an alumna of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.
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Congratulations and welcome to the early decision applicants admitted to the Class of 2022! 🐻 🎉 Add your 📷 & 🎬 with #Brown2022 #BrownUniversity
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In Baccalaureate remarks punctuated by a lot of laughter, @JohnKrasinski, a Class of 2001 graduate and acclaimed actor cited Brown as “the cornerstone of his life and career.” #Brown2019 brown.edu/news/2019-05-25/ba…
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Congratulations to @TraceeEllisRoss '94 for winning Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy for #blackish #goldenglobes
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All Brown University students in Paris study abroad programs are safe and accounted for. Our thoughts and support go to Paris & France.
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At the request of @POTUS, @ashishkjha, dean of Brown’s School of Public Health, will take a short-term leave to serve as White House coronavirus response coordinator, leading the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. brow.nu/biden_jha
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Sunset over Brown & Providence 🌆
📷: anselmmolina – add yours with #SceneatBrown | #Providence #BrownUniversity #PVD #RI #RhodeIsland
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The Commencement Procession, one of Brown's greatest and oldest traditions, brings together the entire Brown community in a festive and joyous celebration. Congratulations, Class of 2018! #Brown2018 🎉🎓🐻
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Congratulations to Janet Yellen ’67 LLD’98, former Federal Reserve chair, who is expected to be selected by President-elect @joebiden to serve as treasury secretary! #EverTrue
Breaking News: President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Janet Yellen, the former chair of the Federal Reserve and a labor market expert, to be his Treasury secretary. nytimes.com/2020/11/23/busin…
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"We must continue to be loud and clear that the hatred and violence we saw in Charlottesville this weekend is contrary to Brown values..."
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Likening the political climate to a "tragic, dumbass comedy" honorary degree recipient Robert De Niro exhorts grads to "work for the change"
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Twelve-year-old Rhode Islander commits to Brown lacrosse team news.brown.edu/articles/2016… @BrownLacrosse
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Welcome home, @Astro_Jessica!
Home safe and sound. 🌍
Today's landing wraps up a 205-day mission for both @Astro_Jessica and Oleg Skripochka and a 272-day mission for @AstroDrewMorgan. Welcome home!
Watch live as the space travelers are helped out of their vehicle: nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1djGXQnrB…
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Winter isn't over quite yet. 🐻🌨
ALT A bronze statue of a Kodiak bear outside on the Brown University campus during a winter snow flurry.
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Congratulations to Dr. @meganranney on her induction into @theNAMedicine, Class of 2022! @Brown_SPH @BrownMedicine brown.edu/news/2022-10-17/ra…
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Introducing the newest Brunonians! Today the University celebrated its 258th Opening Convocation, welcoming Brown community members and kicking off the start of the academic year. #Brown2025 #BrownWelcome
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Brown awards seven honorary doctorates
During its 250th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 27, Brown University bestowed honorary degrees on a diverse group of scholars, community leaders, activists and artists. #Brown2018 🎉🎓🐻 news.brown.edu/articles/2018…
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From her office 250 miles above the Earth, history-making astronaut and Brown alumna @Astro_Jessica answered students' questions about life in space. brow.nu/meir-news
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Brown to eliminate loans from University undergraduate aid packages in 2018-19 news.brown.edu/articles/2017… #BrownPromise
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Brown welcomes displaced University of Puerto Rico students, faculty 🇵🇷 🇺🇸 ❤️ news.brown.edu/articles/2017…
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Early October sunset over the College Green 🌇🍂
📷: olakisgoat – add yours with #SceneatBrown
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Congratulations to first-year student Dhruv Gaur for moving on to the @Jeopardy College Championship semi-finals! news.brown.edu/articles/2018…
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Good morning, Brunonia! 🎉
The University’s ceremonial Van Wickle Gates open for only two reasons: when new students enter campus to begin their studies and when new graduates depart for the world beyond Brown. The Commencement Procession begins at 9:45 a.m. #Brown2018 🐻🎉🎓
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Campus is beautiful year-round, but each season holds its own unique charm 💫Tell us your favorite season on College Hill! ☀️🍂❄️🌸
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The #BrownPromise: Replace all loans with scholarships in all University packaged financial aid for Brown undergrads brown.edu/brown-promise
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As we approach the May 24 #BrownU Virtual Degree Conferral, we’ll be sharing well wishes from faculty and staff for the Class of 2020. Watch as Barrett Hazeltine, Professor Emeritus of @brownengin, extends his congratulations for #Brown2020.
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Another beautiful November day on College Hill 🍁🍂
ALT Two students wearing masks walk in front of Sayles Hall on a beautiful fall day.
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Congratulations and welcome to the early decision applicants admitted to the Class of 2023! 🐻 🎉 #Brown2023
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Last night, the Senate confirmed Janet Yellen ’67 LLD’98 hon. as the first woman to serve as secretary of the @USTreasury. Yellen, pictured here in her 1967 yearbook photo, graduated with honors in economics from Pembroke College and served as the former @federalreserve chair.
ALT A black and white photo of Janet Yellen from a yearbook. Yellen is seated at an angle and is looking towards her left shoulder. She's wearing a white shirt and her hair is short in a dark bob with a slight curl on the ends.
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Brown was named among the world’s top universities in national and international rankings and was singled out by @USNewsEducation in a number of categories that recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning. brow.nu/rankings1
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Watch live as history is made when Jessica Meir ’99 and crewmate, Christina Koch complete the first-ever all-female spacewalk to replace a failed power controller on the @Space_Station 👩🏼🚀 #AllWomanSpacewalk
Our #AllWomanSpacewalk is happening today!
Tune in to nasa.gov/live to watch @Astro_Christina & @Astro_Jessica embark on their venture to replace a failed power controller:
📺 6:30am ET - Coverage begins
👩🏻🚀 7:50am ET - Our @NASA_Astronauts exit the @Space_Station
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Fall in downtown Providence at @Brown_SPH 🍁 #SceneAtBrown
ALT Yellow and orange leaves fall from a tree in downtown Providence by the Brown University School of Public Health.
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Welcome back, Brunonians! We wish all of the Brown community a fulfilling first day of virtual learning. We may be apart, but #WeAreBrownU.
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Jessica Meir ’99 is one of 18 @NASA astronauts selected for the Artemis program, the agency's new human space exploration program on the Moon. With the selection, Meir has a chance to become the first woman to walk on the moon. brow.nu/meir_artemis
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Happy New Year, Brunonians! 🎉
ALT Snow-covered trees in front of Wayland Arch, part of the Wriston Quadrangle, on the Brown University campus.
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Congratulations to first-year student Dhruv Gaur for moving on to the finals of the @Jeopardy College Championship! #GoBruno 🐻 news.brown.edu/articles/2018…
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Guido Imbens, a @Stanford economist who earned his Ph.D. from Brown in 1991, is one of three recipients of the 2021 @NobelPrize in Economic Sciences for his major role in analyzing causal relationships in the social sciences.
Read more: brown.edu/news/2021-10-11/no…
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Eighteen years ago, honorary degree recipient and Baccalaureate speaker @johnkrasinski ’01 submitted his senior honors thesis in the Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Department. #Brown2019 #BrownReunion #TBT
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Decisions are live, and we can’t wait to see you HERE! Welcome to the early decision applicants admitted to Brown University’s Class of 2024! #brown2024 #brownuniversity
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One life-changing experience. Welcome to Brown, Class of 2025! It's been a challenging year for all of us, but today we celebrate you: all you've accomplished, all you will do at Brown, and all we will do together. Congrats, #Brown2025!
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Brown eliminates SAT essay, ACT writing test requirement for applicants news.brown.edu/articles/2018…
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Brown launches campaign to eliminate loans from University undergraduate financial aid packages news.brown.edu/articles/2017… #BrownPromise
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The Van Wickle Gates open for only two reasons: when new students enter campus to begin their studies and when new graduates depart for the world beyond Brown.
Welcome to Brown! 🐻🎉#Brown2022 #BrownWelcome
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University Hall in the still, dark night.
We hope you all enjoy the shortest day, as we look ahead to more light!
Happy #FirstDayOfWinter ❄️
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Brown’s own @Jeopardy College Championship winner Dhruv Gaur ’21 returns to the stage tonight for the Tournament of Champions!
Good luck, Dhruv!
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From largest applicant pool in history, Brown admits 2,722 to Class of 2021 news.brown.edu/articles/2017… #Brown2021
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Watch a recap of all the Commencement activity from today, as we celebrated the achievements of our College graduates during two identical ceremonies. Congratulations, Class of 2021! #Brown2021 #BrownU
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