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The Brown community is resilient, caring and strong. We are ever true.

Brown Ever True is a whole-campus recovery effort, launched in the wake of a senseless act of violence that took the lives of two students and injured nine others on December 13, 2025. Brown Ever True coordinates the work of the entire campus via a roadmap to recovery intended to build our community’s sense of security and ensure that students, faculty and staff have a space to help us heal and move forward together.

The unofficial motto of the Brown community, “ever true” is tied directly to the University’s official fight song and has developed over the last century into a shorthand for the lifelong loyalty of the Brunonian community. In the wake of the attack on December 13, members of the Brown community began using the phrase to signify the strength and resolve of Brown in the face of tragedy.

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Letter from President Paxson: ‘As we start a new semester’

On the eve of the spring term’s official start, Brown University’s president reflected on the impacts of a tragic act of violence in December and steps toward recovery, healing and a return to the rhythms of the semester.
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Brown names Penner Field House in recognition of generous gift

The investment from the Penner Family Foundation is providing crucial support for Brown to create 76,000 square feet of indoor space for high-performance athletic training and year-round recreational opportunities.
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David Lindstrom named Brown’s new dean of the Graduate School

The accomplished scholar and academic leader with experience directing international research collaborations will work to strengthen Brown’s doctoral programs and create new opportunities for over 1,700 doctoral students.
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Letter from President Paxson: ‘As we start a new semester’

On the eve of the spring term’s official start, Brown University’s president reflected on the impacts of a tragic act of violence in December and steps toward recovery, healing and a return to the rhythms of the semester.
Read Article
News and Events

Brown names Penner Field House in recognition of generous gift

The investment from the Penner Family Foundation is providing crucial support for Brown to create 76,000 square feet of indoor space for high-performance athletic training and year-round recreational opportunities.
Read Article

Academics at Brown University

Innovative teaching, rigorous scholarship and diverse perspectives cross boundaries and infuse Brown academics.

The College

Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, based in the College and rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum.

Graduate School

With innovative, student-centered academic training and a diverse and collaborative culture, Brown prepares graduate students to become leaders in their fields inside and outside of the academy.

Warren Alpert Medical School

Brown’s renowned medical school offers an integrated medical curriculum alongside immersive clinical experiences, where students work with physician-scientists on the leading edge of biomedical innovation.

School of Engineering

Brown educates future leaders in the fundamentals of engineering in an environment of collaborative, world-class research centered on solving pressing global challenges.

School of Public Health

Throughout its teaching and research, the School of Public Health trains future public health leaders, advances knowledge on pressing health challenges and enhances population health and well-being.

School of Professional Studies

Brown’s School of Professional Studies offers executive education programs designed to advance the careers of accomplished professionals from across the globe.

Watson School of International and Public Affairs

The Watson School of International and Public Affairs is home to a vibrant network of faculty and policy practitioners, rigorous graduate and undergraduate educational programs, and globally-focused research centers that foster cross-disciplinary research and dialogue across diverse ideas and perspectives.

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About Brown

Brown is a leading nonprofit research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
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The Open Curriculum

Brown’s flexible yet rigorous approach to education pushes undergraduates to be deeply creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers and entrepreneurial problem-solvers.
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Undergraduate Education

Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum.
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Graduate and Professional

With innovative, student-centered academic training and a diverse and collaborative culture, Brown prepares graduate students to become leaders in their fields inside and outside of the academy.
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Schools and Colleges

Brown is distinctively known as a University-College – a major research university where undergraduate education is based in the College, and students and faculty at all levels collaborate across the College, departments and schools.
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Undergraduate Programs

Brown offers more than 80 programs, what some colleges call majors. You'll sample courses in a wide range of subjects before immersing yourself in one of these focused areas.
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Graduate Programs

With more than 3,000 graduate and medical students and more than 700 full-time faculty members, Brown offers excellent academic training and mentoring within a supportive environment.
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Non-Degree Programs

In addition to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Brown offers certificates, an array of pre-college programs for high school students, and no-cost, no-credit online courses to learners across the globe.
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Academics

Through innovative teaching and groundbreaking research, Brown contributes in significant and enduring ways to the advancement of knowledge across all fields of study.
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Schools and Colleges

Brown is distinctively known as a University-College – a major research university where undergraduate education is based in the College, and students and faculty at all levels collaborate across the College, departments and schools.
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Academic Departments

Students and faculty collaborate across more than 40 academic departments at Brown’s schools and colleges.
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Life at Brown

Brown students, faculty and staff live active, engaged lives of teaching, learning and making an impact within a diverse and supportive community.
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Brown and Providence

At the core of the Brown story is the story of Providence and Rhode Island. Across education, research, service, community engagement and the economy, Brown is deeply intertwined with the city we call home.
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University Events

Readings and performances. Lectures and panels. Exhibitions, concerts and film screenings — luminaries from across the globe are featured in exceptional and extraordinary events.
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Visit Brown

Undergraduate Admission offers tours on most weekdays, providing an opportunity to explore Brown’s campus and learn about the academic experience, campus landmarks, residential life, dining options, and Brown’s history and traditions.

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Campus Map

This interactive campus map highlights campus buildings, exterior spaces, departments, rooms and more.
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Life in Providence

Brown is located in the heart of Providence, R.I., a vibrant place to live, work and study and a city rich in cultural diversity.
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