Division of Campus Life
Campus Life in the News
Explore a selection of stories about the Division of Campus Life.
Campus Life in the News
Explore a selection of stories about the Division of Campus Life.
In a campus conversation hosted as part of a new Discovery Through Dialogue community project, psychologist and author Jamil Zaki shared practical strategies for cultivating common ground.
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A new campus-wide project will create more opportunities for students, faculty and staff to advance dialogue skills and participate in meaningful conversations across a wide range of perspectives.
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Brown’s signature student-centered ethos shined this holiday season as students who didn’t travel home for the holidays were paired with members of the Brown community to enjoy family time and cozy meals.
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News from Brown
24 for ’24: The year in stories
A retrospective on a year of impact, innovation and achievement at Brown, these 24 stories for 2024 highlight some of the University’s most memorable moments from the past 12 months.
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As it celebrates 10 years, 1vyG conference returns to Brown
Launched by Brown students a decade ago, the annual 1vyG conference convenes undocumented, first-generation and low-income students from across the country for a weekend of collaboration and community.
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The family-owned café has opened on campus at Chen Family Hall, offering premium coffee, locally sourced food and a cozy gathering spot for both the Brown and Providence communities.
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The Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recognizes the University’s campus-wide commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion across all facets of its community.
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By pairing new students with a roommate, the University’s long-held practice of randomized roommate selection has enabled lasting Brunonian connections and friendships for generations of students.
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A new home for the Office of Military-Affiliated Students offers collaborative spaces, accented with odes to the veteran community, that enable Brown to support a growing community of student veterans and ROTC participants.
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News from Brown
Photos and video: A lively beginning to the academic year
During a week of welcome events, Brown’s campus buzzed with the unmistakable spirit of new beginnings as the Fall 2024 semester kicked off.
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As students heralded the start of their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders urged them to build relationships across difference, be curious and courageous, and embrace the magic of the Brown experience.
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A successful Brown program for a quarter-century, International Orientation focuses on offering new undergraduates from outside the U.S. mentorship, relationship-building, fun and a smooth transition to college.
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Nearly 2,000 staff members enjoyed a full day of activities that included workshops, tours, community engagement opportunities and more.
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"So That We May Write and Be Heard," on view at Stonewall House, unearths and expands on a decades-old collection of collaborative journals written by students at Brown, and adds alumni reflections.
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News from Brown
Passages: Vice President for Campus Life Eric Estes
An accomplished campus life leader who held professional and governance roles at Brown, Oberlin, Duke, Syracuse and Trinity College, Estes leaves a legacy as a caring, trusted colleague deeply committed to students.
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Photos: A Day on College Hill offers a taste of life at Brown
More than 1,000 admitted students convened on College Hill for two days of introductory experiences and activities organized for Brown’s Class of 2028.
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Through workshops, a guest keynote, excellence awards and a community celebration, Brown’s concurrent BEAR Day and Global Day of Inclusion events honored and boosted Brown employees.
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Building on its support for first-generation and low-income students, Brown launched the Kessler Scholars Program this fall to expand resources, advising and community support throughout students’ undergraduate education.
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Brown University celebrated not one but two new residence halls that opened in August 2023.
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U.S. Sen. and Army veteran Jack Reed and Class of 1975 alumnus Benjamin Cassidy joined University leaders, student veterans and Brown ROTC students in celebrating the nation’s military members.
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Students who live on campus are more likely to remain enrolled, experts say.
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A year ahead of schedule, the University has increased student veteran enrollment and exceeded its fundraising goal, cementing a future that supports veterans from all income levels and U.S. military backgrounds.
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Thanks to a generous donation, Brown’s LGBTQ Center significantly expands space, programming and resources for the University’s queer community with its new location, known as Stonewall House.
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One of two buildings under construction on Brook Street set to open in 2023, the Danoff Residence Hall’s new name comes in recognition of a gift from Ami Kuan Danoff and William Danoff.
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News from the Brown Daily Herald
The Brown Daily Herald (BDH) is an independent, student-run newspaper that has served the Brown community since 1891.
2024
- New University office to oversee federal compliance, investigations
- GSC approves new budget, increases money allocation for recognized student organizations
- Brown to voluntarily recognize Third World Labor Organization
- CAPS TimelyCare partnership aims to expand accessibility to services, wellness resources
- Brown Pharmacy launches prescription take back service
- Hazel Origin Coffee to open Chen Family Hall location after spring break
- Global Brown Center, Brown Cooking Club host International Festival
- ‘What home means to me’: International students reflect on IMP’s 25th anniversary
- Angela Davis speaks on social movements at BCSC’s ‘Heritage Series’
- Vice President for Campus Life Eric Estes dies at 55
- Brown welcomes incoming students at 261st Convocation ceremony
- Students from across the world find home in each others during International Orientation
- For rural first-year students, new orientation group provides welcome familiarity
- Brown opens new office space for growing military-affiliated student population
- Brown students cultivate community and spiritual growth in religious spaces
- Stress relief right on campus, courtesy of the Brown University Relaxation Project
- Brown celebrates 24th annual International Education Week
2023
- Brown chaplains, Hillel respond to ceasefire protest arrests, violence in Israel, Gaza
- Suzanne Goin ’88 hosts cooking event, discusses culinary career
- University commemorates National First-Generation College Celebration Day
- A step inside the LGBTQ Center’s queer, gender-affirming closet
- Students celebrate National Coming Out Day on Main Green
- Community Coordinators announce plans to unionize
- University Hazing Prevention Coalition expands StopHazing partnership with mandatory online modules for student groups
- Brown to receive new COVID-19 vaccine
- Global Brown Center welcomes two ‘incredible’ additions to staff
- Clubs face lowered budgets after UFB spends full surplus
- Health Services now offers free, over-the-counter emergency contraception
- How U. community members celebrated Rosh Hashanah on College Hill this year
- New year, new look: Campus spaces see renovations over summer break
- Global Brown Center expands International Mentoring Program, orientation
- Flooding, leakages strike campus following flash flood warning
- New LGBTQ Center assistant director Keri McDonough discusses position, future of center
- Editorial: Orientation needs a major makeover
- Brown Center for Students of Color announces new assistant director, program coordinator
- Health services offers 5NP ear acupuncture to address emotional, physical distress
- Laundry to remain free for ‘foreseeable future’
- What you need to know about campus fundraising
- Former Brown-RISD dual degree program associate director reflects on transition to CAPS psychotherapist
- The FDA authorized abortion pills for distribution in retail pharmacies. What does that mean?
- Free laundry will continue into spring semester
- U. flu vaccine, COVID booster clinics see continued student demand
- ‘Lovely, gracious building’: Tracing the history of Andrews House
- International students discuss winter break on campus