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WEBThe Brown Daily Herald. Lifespan — soon to be Brown University Health — has agreed to pay Providence $1.5 million over three years as part of a new arrangement for payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, commonly abbreviated as PILOT. The agreement still needs to be signed and will be presented to the City Council on Thursday.
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WEBServing the Brown community since 1891. The Brown Daily Herald, Inc. is a financially independent, nonprofit media organization with more than 250 students working across our journalism, business and web divisions to bring you The Brown Daily Herald and Post- Magazine.The Herald has served as the daily newspaper of record for the Brown community since 1891.
Before we were bears: A 115-year history of Brown's mascot
WEBMay 24, 2019 — At a match-up against Dartmouth in 1905, a live bear was first introduced to rouse crowds and cheer on the football team. This live bear tradition continued well into the 20th century. “Our bear was probably the most famous mascot in the country,” Mackie said. “Especially in the 30s, (the live bear) was a nationally known thing.”.
Brown admits 14.4% of early decision applicants to class of 2028
WEBDec 15, 2023 — This year’s early decision admitted cohort is the largest in the University’s history. With an acceptance rate of 14.4%, this early decision cycle was the second-most selective in Brown’s history. Applicants to the class of 2028 are among the country’s first to be considered under a new application review process developed after the ...
‘It’s so Brown’: Nudity, controversy, body positivity on campus
WEBOct 14, 2022 — Students pointed to Brown’s liberal-leaning tendencies, the freedom and body positivity nudity can bring and the general prominence of stripping down in college life across the country as reasons nudity has left an impact on College Hill. Historically, nudity on campus has sparked conservative criticism and discomfort, but many students said ...
Brown accepts 14.6% of early decision applicants for class of 2026
WEBDec 17, 2021 — Accepting 14.6% of early applicants, the University has set a record for the lowest ever acceptance rate in the early decision program for the fourth year in a row, a trend that began with the class of 2023. Last year, the University accepted 15.9% of early applicants — 885 total — from a pool of 5,540 students.
Marcus ’82: Three tips for 18-year-old me - The Brown Daily Herald
WEBSep 10, 2021 — More than four decades have passed, but I keep wishing someone had cornered the 18-year-old me and shared wisdom. As classes start for thousands of students at Brown and across the country, I want to offer several bits of advice. 1. Rethink the boundaries of “campus.”.
Sylvia Carey-Butler reflects on new position
WEBOct 22, 2021 — On June 24, the University announced the appointment of Dr. Sylvia R. Carey-Butler for the position of Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity, The Herald previously reported.The University’s announcement stated that her position would include leading the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, implementing Brown’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, providing ...
Brown admits 13% of early decision applicants to class of 2027, …
WEBDec 21, 2022 — The University accepted 879 students to the class of 2027 from a pool of 6,770 early decision applicants, wrote Logan Powell, current dean of admission and incoming associate provost for enrollment, in an email to The Herald. Applicants were informed of their decisions Tuesday evening.
Brown celebrates fifth-ever Love Data Week
WEBFebruary 15, 2024 | 11:23pm EST. This week, Brown held its fifth-ever Love Data Week, featuring presentations on research data management and data services delivered by researchers, professors and industry professionals, according to the event’s website. This year’s theme — “My Kind of Data” — emphasizes the personal nature of data ...