White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns, study finds
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 ...
A September 2025 White House briefing on acetaminophen use during pregnancy and leucovorin as a potential autism treatment was followed by sharp shifts in prescribing patterns, according to a new study from researchers at @brownpublichealth.bsky.social and Harvard Medical School.
06.03.2026 18:23
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A nuclear security scholarβs take on recent military actions in Iran
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.
What could recent military actions in Iran mean for the Middle East and global security?
In a new Q&A, Brown political scientist and nuclear security expert Reid Pauly shares insights on the conflict and its potential implications.
06.03.2026 16:03
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From Delhi to Providence, Karan Mahajanβs βThe Complexβ culminates 10 years of research, writing
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.
After a decade of research and writing, Brown literary arts professor Karan Mahajan is preparing to release his new novel, βThe Complex.β
In a Q&A, he reflects on the 10-year journey behind the book, his teaching at Brown and the influence of his roots in Delhi.
05.03.2026 16:54
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2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture with Jelani Cobb
2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture with Jelani Cobb
Journalist and historian Jelani Cobb will deliver Brownβs 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture on Monday, March 9. Rescheduled from February due to a snowstorm, this event marks the 30th anniversary of the lecture series honoring King.
Registration is required: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-marti...
05.03.2026 15:18
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Brown University researchers launch AI legislation tracking and analysis portal
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.
More than 1,000 AI-related bills have been introduced in the U.S. in the past three years.
As lawmakers across the U.S. grapple with regulating rapidly evolving AI technologies, Brown researchers have launched a new tool to help track and analyze AI legislation.
03.03.2026 20:40
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Todayβs lunar eclipse set behind the Providence skyline and the dome of the Rhode Island State House. Even on early mornings, the view from College Hill doesnβt disappoint π
Photos by Nick Dentamaro
03.03.2026 14:50
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Snow blankets Sayles Hall and the College Green on Brown Universityβs campus.
Following this week's historic blizzard, Brown University will resume normal campus operations on Monday, March 2.
28.02.2026 19:31
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Framed by bare trees and large fresh drifts, Wayland Arch on Brown Universityβs campus stands blanketed in snow after a recent blizzard.
Classes scheduled for Thursday and Friday should be held remotely or in-person at the discretion of the instructor. Essential staff will report to work Thursday and Friday as directed by management. Staff who are able to perform their work remotely should plan to do so.
Full details: brown.edu
25.02.2026 20:24
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Due to the blizzard, travel conditions remain difficult in many areas, with ongoing impacts to roadways, sidewalks and services. Given these ongoing challenges, Brown will continue Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, 2026, under the same operational approach as today.
25.02.2026 20:24
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Following the blizzard, Brown will adjust campus operations on Wednesday, February 25. Classes should be held either remotely or in person at the instructor's discretion. Essential staff will report to work as directed. Staff who can perform their work remotely should do so. More: brown.edu.
24.02.2026 18:19
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Due to continued severe impacts from the blizzard affecting our region, Brown University administrative and academic offices will remain closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and no in-person classes will be held. More info: brown.edu
23.02.2026 18:32
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With significant winter weather conditions expected, Brown administrative and academic offices will be closed, and no in-person classes will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026. Classes scheduled for Monday may be held remotely at the discretion of the instructor. Visit brown.edu for full details.
21.02.2026 21:30
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Leaders gather for an authentic, lively conversation about health care policy in Rhode Island
A summit hosted by Brown Universityβs School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss pressing health policy issuesβ¦
A summit hosted last week by Brown Universityβs School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss the primary care crisis and other pressing health policy issues facing the state.
21.02.2026 16:00
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Two hands of students pass off a thank you note over a Brown Loves Providence table covered with cards, pens and stickers.
A table with a Brown Loves Providence sign, thank-you cards and pens.
A woman sits behind a Brown Loves Providence table filled with posters, pens, stickers and thank-you cards.
A Brown Loves Providence sign directing people to show their appreciation on top of a whiteboard that says Welcome to Swearer Center.
#BrownLovesProvidence is underway, and through March 16, Brown students, faculty and staff members are coming together to show appreciation for the local community that showed up on Dec. 13 and in the days and weeks that followed. β€οΈ Share your story of gratitude: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
19.02.2026 16:30
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Brown thanks Providence with new billboard, monthlong campaign
Brown University has received an outpouring of love and support from the Providence area in the two months since a deadly shooting claimed the lives of students Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokoβ¦
In the two months since a deadly shooting claimed the lives of two students, Brown University has received an outpouring of love and support from the Providence community. Now, campus officials say itβs time to reciprocate.
14.02.2026 02:32
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The people of #Providence stepped up for Brown when it mattered most. Weβre saying thank you to the community that has given us so much by donating locally, shopping locally and volunteering locally. Learn how to take part: brown.edu/brown-loves-providence #BrownLovesProvidence
15.02.2026 01:56
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Brown University students, faculty and staff unite to remember, grieve and heal as a community
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.
Brown held a campuswide memorial service on Saturday, Feb. 7 honoring the lives of Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov. Many of Brown's students, faculty and staff gathered at Sayles Hall and in satellite locations across campus, and more than 6,000 people joined via livestream.
08.02.2026 13:29
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Livestream | Brown University
Memorial Service - Communal Gatherings
The University Memorial Service will begin today at 4 p.m. EST Alumni, family and friends are invited to watch the service at livestream.brown.edu.
07.02.2026 15:22
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This winter and spring, Brown varsity teams are wearing Ever True patches and decals on game jerseys and helmets. Brown Ever True is a campuswide recovery and healing effort, launched after the senseless act of violence that took the lives of two students and injured nine others on Dec. 13, 2025.
06.02.2026 15:02
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A campuswide University Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, to honor the lives of students Ella Cook and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and bring the community together in a shared moment of remembrance, healing and recovery.
Full details: events.brown.edu/university-e...
πΈ Nick Dentamaro
05.02.2026 17:01
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