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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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A nuclear security scholar’s 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Growth in telemedicine has not improved mental health care access in rural areas, study finds 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…

Did telemedicine improve access to mental health care in rural communities?

A new study from Brown University researchers finds the dramatic rise in virtual visits hasn’t substantially expanded care for underserved areas.

05.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Delhi to Providence, Karan Mahajan’s β€˜The Complex’ 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, β€œThe Complex.”

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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 Brown’s 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How long does it take to get last liquid drops from kitchen containers? These physicists know the answer 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.

How long does it take to get last liquid drops from kitchen containers?

Physicists at Brown have done the math to show just how long you might have to wait.

04.03.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s 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 doesn’t disappoint πŸŒ•

Photos by Nick Dentamaro

03.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Snow blankets Sayles Hall and the College Green on Brown University’s campus.

Snow blankets Sayles Hall and the College Green on Brown University’s campus.

Following this week's historic blizzard, Brown University will resume normal campus operations on Monday, March 2.

28.02.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Through β€˜Brown Loves Providence,’ Brown community members turn appreciation into action 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 spen...

Brown students, faculty and staff are uniting to thank and honor the city of Providence and its residents, businesses and officials through acts of appreciation including coordinated giving, local spending and volunteerism.

26.02.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Framed by bare trees and large fresh drifts, Wayland Arch on Brown University’s campus stands blanketed in snow after a recent blizzard.

Framed by bare trees and large fresh drifts, Wayland Arch on Brown University’s 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

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From snowmen and snow forts on the Main Green to peaceful walks across the snow-covered campus, our community made the most of a beautiful day after the blizzard ❄️

Photos by Nick Dentamaro

25.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Where We Went from There: Notes on King and Democracy in Times of Trouble Jelani Cobb, staff writer at The New Yorker and dean of Columbia Journalism School, will deliver Brown’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, tit...

In light of the significant weather conditions affecting the area, the Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture featuring Jelani Cobb, scheduled for Monday, February 23, has been postponed and will be rescheduled. events.brown.edu/odi/event/32...

21.02.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leaders gather for an authentic, lively conversation about health care policy in Rhode Island 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…

A summit hosted last week by Brown University’s 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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More ways to play: Penner Field House expands access to athletics and recreation at Brown 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.

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.

20.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two hands of students pass off a thank you note over a Brown Loves Providence table covered with cards, pens and stickers.

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 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 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.

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. ❀️ Share your story of gratitude: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

19.02.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown reaches out to community after deadly shooting A new month-long campaign was announced by the university called "Brown Loves Providence."

A new month-long campaign was announced by the university called "Brown Loves Providence."
https://bit.ly/4aPMERw

16.02.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 Umurzoko…

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 it’s time to reciprocate.

14.02.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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A throwback menu for a timeless institution: Celebrating 75 years of the β€˜Ratty’ 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.

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.

17.02.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The people of #Providence stepped up for Brown when it mattered most. We’re 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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown ranked No. 2 nationally for 2025-26 Fulbright winners 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.

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.

13.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Brown University invests $3 million to boost Rhode Island’s workforce in education, construction 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…

As part of a pledge to contribute $50M over 10 years to the #RI workforce, Brown awarded two $1.5M grants to the Community College of Rhode Island and Building Futures and launched an open call for letters of interest for future funding.

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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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

πŸ“Έ Nick Dentamaro

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