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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Two Brown alums have joined The Watson School as senior fellows for the 2026-27 academic year: Jaykumar Menon ’90, an international human rights lawyer and social entrepreneur, and David Rohde ’90, the Senior National Security Reporter for MS NOW. bit.ly/4jz19Om
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The Watson School welcomes four distinguished senior fellows for the 2026-27 academic year
The Watson School welcomed four notable policy leaders to its Senior Fellows program this fall: former Rhode Island Governor and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo; former President of Colombia...
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Bruno Gives Back Day is in one week! 🐻 “It is so inspiring to see the power of the Brown community and the outpouring of support generated in a single day!" said volunteer Molly Hawksley Murphy ’09. Learn Murphy's reasons for volunteering to help student-athletes: bit.ly/4rtENQx
Molly Murphy is holding a baby in front of an ice hockey rink while a hockey game is going on. She's wearing a Brown sweatshirt.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Brown earned top marks across major higher education guides and rankings this year—including for alumni career success! Check out all of the ways Brown scored: bit.ly/47hWOYB
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Rankings highlight Brown’s strengths in teaching, research, career outcomes and impact
Across U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, LinkedIn, TIME and other higher education guides and rankings, Brown earned top marks for academic innovation, student experience, affordability and workplac...
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Cheers to another unforgettable Bruno on the Vineyard! ☀️ Over 240 Brunonians and friends came together for community, connection, and celebration. Read about this year’s unprecedented fundraising success: bit.ly/3VJupYN
Two women embrace in a hug as others are gathered around them.Guests are seated holding up auction signs and smiling. Three guests stand together for a photo.Two men and one woman are dancing on the dance floor. One man has his armed raised in the air.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Taryn Simon ’97 is the artist behind “Father Country I Do Love You,” an exhibit that opens tomorrow, 9/18, at the Guggenheim Museum. It's the first time the entire rotunda will be dedicated to a monographic exhibition by a photography-based artist. bit.ly/4y7V5Ri
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TARYN SIMON | FATHER COUNTRY I DO LOVE YOU | The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation
Experience an interactive installation by Taryn Simon featuring never-before-seen photographs, text, video, and sculpture.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Last week, 75 Brown students and faculty had the extraordinary opportunity to meet remotely with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir ’99—who dialed in live from the International Space Station! bit.ly/4hp8ZZs
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NASA astronaut has a start-of-semester chat with Brown students, from space
In a private teleconference from the International Space Station, Brown alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir answered students’ questions about space exploration and the path that led her to explore...
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Brown University @brown.edu · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Brown community gathered at Patriots Court to remember the lives lost and honor the six Brown alumni who died on 9/11. The campus memorial bears their names and ensures their memories endure.
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Brown community marks 25 years of remembering those lost on 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of the attacks in 2001, leaders from Brown’s Department of Public Safety and football team led a solemn ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy, including…
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Many Brown undergrads are returning to College Hill after incredible summer experiences—some of which were made possible by Brown donors. Erin Finn ’27 went to an archaeological site in Turkey thanks to partial funding from the Joukowsky Fieldwork Fund: bit.ly/4xcCvGL
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Erin Finn: Analyzing ancient remains to discover new insights about the past
With support from the Joukowsky Fieldwork Fund and Brown archaeologist Candace Rice, rising senior Erin Finn collected and studied remains at a Roman-era excavation site on Turkey’s southern coast.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
With a $37 million investment from the Starr Foundation, which is chaired by alumnus Jeffrey W. Greenberg ’73, Brown University and Brown University Health will launch a new partnership to accelerate breakthroughs in aging research, clinical trials, and patient treatments. bit.ly/4xCWEXo
A provider in a white coat is seated with an elderly patient, both looking at information on an iPad.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
First-year students arrive on College Hill tomorrow! If one thing hasn’t changed over the decades, it’s the excitement of move-in day, from meeting your roommate for the first time, to saying goodbye to your family, to finding your way around.
Two young women sitting on the floor smiling at someone. There's a pile of luggage and personal belongings next to them.A student hugging a parent behind a station wagon. An aerial photo of students gathered around a bulletin board.
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Brown University @brown.edu · 28/08/2026
After reviews of 2025 campus shooting, Brown releases action plan to further strengthen preparedness. While external review found it “highly unlikely” the shooting could have been prevented, it stresses the need to continue to bolster safety and security for the future: buff.ly/d2Sbqk7
Photo of Brown University’s Van Wickle Gates with sunlight shining through the ornate ironwork above the text: “Brown releases findings from external review of shooting. Action plan to further strengthen preparedness.”Brown University graphic featuring a quote from Chancellor Brian T. Moynihan and President Christina H. Paxson: “As we continue to mourn the victims and support the recovery of the injured students, we remain resolute and steadfast in maintaining safety and security at the center of everything we do... The enduring contribution of these external reviews rests in the ways the findings will continue to strengthen Brown’s security model for the future.”
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
T-minus 12 days until the Van Wickle Gates open! The newest Brunonians—the Class of 2030—will walk through the gates on September 8 during the 263rd Opening Convocation, officially beginning their Brown journey with this time-honored tradition. 🐻📚
The Van Wickle Gates at Brown, shown with sunlight shining on them. Lush green trees are in the background.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Have you checked out the Lessons in Leadership series from Brown’s School of Professional Studies? It’s a conversational webinar series that dives into leadership topics to help you build new skills and spark ideas. Learn more and register for free: bit.ly/4itq1GN
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Lessons in Leadership
A conversational webinar series bringing together members from the Brown community to discuss various perspectives on timely leadership topics.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Every year, Brown clubs around the world host summer send-off events, welcoming incoming first-year students and their families to Brown! Check the calendar to see if your local club has one soon: bit.ly/2WQsiVe 📷 Images from Rocky Mountain Brown Club & Brown Club of DC
A group of incoming first-year Brown students standing together outside, with the front row holding a Brown banner.A cake that reads "Good luck Class of 2030!" with the Brown insignia. It sits on a table covered with a red and white checkered tablecloth. A poster labeled "One must do at Brown" and covered in various comments from alumni, like "See a Brown jazz band concert" and "Waterfire!".
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Brown alumni and parents in San Francisco came together for “Transcending Boundaries: AI + Science,” a Brown+Beyond conversation between two AI leaders: Michael Littman PhD’96, P’21 and Brenda Rubenstein ’07. See what they discussed: bit.ly/4wWl1yJ
Littman and Rubenstein seated in front of an audience with a slide in the background that says "Brown+Beyond".Michael Littman seated, speaking mid sentence.Rubenstein speaking, gesturing with both hands.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Sofia Barnett '25 is now a staff reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Read what Barnett shared about the first year of her journalism career and how her history degree shapes her reporting: bit.ly/4xxIZQY
Sofia Barnett smiling, in front of a white background
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Every summer, alums come back to offer advice during B-Lab, the summer accelerator for student and recent grad entrepreneurs. Learn more about the pitches they heard this year: bit.ly/451qyrF
Three people are seated around a table in discussion. One person, sitting across from the other two, appears to be listening attentively. The background includes a whiteboard with notes.One of the students in the B-Lab cohort sitting in conversation around a table with two mentors. A recent Brown grad is presenting his startup idea in a conference room, using a projector. Several attendees are seated, facing the presenter.
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Brown University @brown.edu · 03/08/2026
President Christina H. Paxson and Chancellor Brian T. Moynihan announced Aug. 3 that Paxson has decided the 2026-27 academic year will be her last as Brown University’s president, making way for a new leader to launch a new strategic planning process. Read the announcement: buff.ly/QSJ55dA
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Hey alums: The Brown Loves Providence apparel store has reopened until 8/10! When you purchase exclusive apparel, including sweatshirts, T-shirts, and athletic pants, you’ll be helping to support Providence organizations and community initiatives. Check it out: bit.ly/4pLksVM
Four people walking across Providence's Pedestrian Bridge, wearing Brown sweatshirts. The superman building is in the background behind them.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Here’s a sneak peek inside Danoff Labs! When it’s completed in 2027, this donor-funded building will provide labs and workspaces for Brown researchers in cancer, aging, immunity, brain science, and more. Take a look inside: bit.ly/4yOe18O
A person walking past the under-construction Danoff Labs building. The structure is modern with large windows. A construction zone and signs are visible in the foreground.A group of construction workers wearing safety vests and hard hats discuss something in a partially constructed walkway. A view from inside under-construction Danoff Labs: There are metal beams and materials on the floor inside, and floor-to-ceiling windows show a construction worker walking outside.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Brown’s intellectual environment shaped how Yen Tran ’14 sees the world. Now, it’s the driving force behind his decision to volunteer. Read our Q&A with Tran to see how this alum’s love for Brown’s Open Curriculum led him to take action: bit.ly/4b6Oi0Y
Yen Tran '14, Brown volunteer. Representative-at-Large, Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4)
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
How many of you remember a Hazeltine handshake? Generations of Brunonians recently came together to celebrate one legendary professor: Barrett Hazeltine. Missed it? Watch the recording and see what fellow alums shared: bit.ly/4wWXopI
A close-up of Hazeltine pins.Hazeltine on screen during the event.Hazeltine shaking hands with a woman at the event.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
ICYMI: The Ratty turned 75 this year! Take a look back at the vintage photos, stories, and memories that Brown Alumni Magazine put together to celebrate this Brunonian dining hall that so many once called home. bit.ly/4fzfCYa
A vintage photo of people working in the Ratty dining hall.A man and a woman eating at a table, with a Cap'N Crunch cereal box to the side.Another vintage photo of a table of students talking and laughing.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Have you seen how Brunonians are reshaping Brown’s campus? Just within this past year, donor-funded projects have created new spaces for student life and state-of-the-art facilities for research, scholarship, and athletics. bit.ly/44sh4W4
A person browses an exhibit in Brown's new welcome center.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The People Directory on BrownConnect+ is your go-to tool for finding Brunonians around the world. Get started now: brownconnectplus.brown.edu/page/alu… New to BrownConnect+? Find out how to log in: bit.ly/3MF2ZiJ
Explore the People Directory promotional image for Brown Connect, featuring geometric lines and nodes. Text reads, "Connect with fellow Brunonians.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It’s trivia time! Can you guess the town Brown was originally located in before moving to its current spot on the Hill in 1770? 1. Westerly 2. Little Compton 3. Warren 4. Portsmouth 5. Jamestown Hint: It’s famously known as the “smallest town in the smallest county.”
Aerial view of Brown University campus with its historic buildings and expansive green spaces. The city's skyline is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
From high school athletes to professional players from every major sports franchise in Philadelphia, sports medicine surgeon Christopher Dodson ’99 MD’03 is helping competitors return to the sports they love after injury. medicine.at.brown.edu/news/2026-05-…
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Top Sports Medicine Surgeon: From Brown to the Big Leagues
An alum helps top athletes get back in the game.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy Independence Day from College Hill! Did you know that from 1776 to 1782, University Hall served first as a barracks for Continental troops and then as a hospital for French soldiers? This plaque on the exterior wall honors the service of Brown faculty, students, and alumni.
Plaque on a brick wall at Brown commemorating the occupation of University Hall during the Revolutionary War. A leafy branch partially obscures the view.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
After roles spanning law, government, and even acting and screenwriting, Reza Breakstone EMBA’24 charted a course that draws on the full breadth of his diverse professional experiences. Read more: professional.brown.edu/news/2026-03…
This image features a quote that reads, "It was the first time I felt in the exact right place, at the exact right time, doing the exact right thing." Below the quote, it is attributed to Reza Breakstone EMBA'24, Founder, RB Unlimited, LLC.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
It has been over a month, but we’re still smiling when we think about this year’s Commencement Procession! Somehow the rain made the experience all the more memorable.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Congrats to 35 recent Brown alums and four Brown graduate students who just earned Fulbright scholarships! These Brunonians will be heading off to 24 countries to teach English or pursue research.
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Recent Brown University alumni, current graduate students earn 39 Fulbright scholarships
This year’s 39 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across five continents in Fall 2026.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
There are many ways to volunteer your time and expertise to help Brown and the Brunonian community. You could help plan events, fundraise, serve on committees or boards, mentor students, and so much more. Get involved today: alumni-friends.brown.edu/volunteer/…
A group of individuals sitting around a round table at a professional event at Brown.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Long before Spotify playlists, Brunonians discovered new music through WBRU. Brown alumni, what was your favorite show or the program during your years on campus? Photo credit: Brown Archives
A person operating turntables at WBRU during the 1980s.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
While Commencement has come and gone, the next chapter for our newest alumni starts with staying connected. Whether you graduated in May or just a few years ago, the relationships built at Brown are worth holding onto.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In an important step toward creating a new, unified home for its world-class Department of Economics, Brown University has selected Höweler + Yoon as architect. www.brown.edu/news/2026-05-27/econo…
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Höweler + Yoon to lead design for new economics building at Brown
Brown selected the esteemed, Boston-based practice for its experience designing spaces that encourage innovative research and teaching, and its impressive portfolio of projects in historic urban conte...
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A Brunonian is headed to the professional ranks. Brown women's hockey player Jade Iginla ’26 was drafted by the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Hamilton team in the second round of the 2026 PWHL Draft. Photo credit: Joe Ruzicka/Brown Athletics
Jade in a Brown University jersey wearing a helmet with a face cage and holding a hockey stick on the ice.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Generations of Brown astronomers have experienced the wonders of the night sky from Brown’s historic Ladd Observatory. Did you know that initial plans called for construction of the Victorian-era observatory on the College Green?
Side-by-side comparison of the Ladd Observatory in 1891 and 2026.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Even with a wealth of experience in media, Brian Norris EMBA’16 felt there was still more to learn and discover in this rapidly changing landscape. Through the IE Brown Executive MBA (EMBA) program, he took his career to the next level. Read more: bit.ly/3RJoqkY
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Two alums who returned for their 40th Reunion last month had extra reason to be excited—it was also their wedding. Read more about this Brunonian love story: bit.ly/3RrAKpP
A person in a suit and a person in a white dress, holding a bouquet of flowers, are standing together outdoors at Brown University.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Earlier this spring, students, faculty mentors, alumni, and families gathered to welcome Brown’s newest cohort of Royce Fellows and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fellowship.
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Thirty Years of Community-Engaged Research, Royce Fellowship Inducts 2026 Cohort
Earlier this month, students, faculty mentors, alumni and families gathered to welcome Brown's newest cohort of Royce Fellows. These 27 undergraduate students are preparing to spend the coming months conducting independent community-engaged research pro...
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Nationally recognized AI pioneer and former NASA engineer Ayanna Howard '93 has been named the next president of Spelman College. Read about her appointment: bit.ly/4uncsuW
Portrait of Ayanna Howard.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A generous gift from a family foundation led by accomplished business leader Orlando Bravo ’92 will fund the establishment of two endowed professorships and support research focused on pivotal economics and policy issues.
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Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown
A $12 million gift from a family foundation led by accomplished business leader Orlando Bravo ’92 will bolster research and teaching in the University’s Department of Economics and Watson School of In...
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Last month, supporters of the Penner Field House project gathered to dedicate the newly constructed indoor turf facility — one of the latest additions to campus. Learn more about Penner Field House: bit.ly/3Q9Yxds
A group of people walk by a decorative balloon column during a dedication ceremony inside Penner Field House. A group of people raising glasses for a toast inside Penner Field House. A group of people posing together for a selfie inside Penner Field House. Two people warmly embracing while others are engaged in conversation inside Penner Field House.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The Warren Alpert Medical School celebrated alumni from 1976 to 2021 and welcomed the MD Class of 2026 to the alumni family during a weekend of reflection, recognition, and community. Read more about Medical Reunion Weekend 2026: bit.ly/4emYa8M
A group of people from Brown’s medical community raising glasses in a celebratory toast. Three recipients of the Brown Medical Alumni Association Awards.A group of smiling people, gathered closely together for a group photo. A group of people standing outdoors, smiling and posing with arms raised. One person in the center holds a sign that says "Welcome Class of 2001."
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
It’s globally recognized as a premier destination for artistic excellence, a historic stage almost every musician dreams of one day gracing. That dream became reality for members of the Brown University Orchestra when they took their talents from College Hill to New York’s Carnegie Hall.
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Brown University Orchestra takes center stage at Carnegie Hall
Student-musicians performed before a full house at the acclaimed concert venue in New York City, a significant milestone made possible by the generosity of Brown donors.
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In 2021, Richard Yen ’53 and his wife Fukan decided to support Brown’s efforts to launch need-blind admission for international students. They established the Richard H. and Fukan T. Yen Scholarship, helping to ensure that Brown can continue to enroll the brightest students from around the world.
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A champion for international financial aid and innovation in engineering education
For Richard Yen ’53, giving back to Brown is about more than repaying a scholarship. It’s about engineering an environment for today’s Brown students where hard work is balanced by the joy of the jour...
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Brown Alumni & Friends @brownalumni.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Reunion 2026 brought a record-breaking 7,500+ alumni and guests to College Hill for an unforgettable celebration with Brunonians across the generations. Relive the magic of the weekend: alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2026-05... #BrownReunion | #BrownAlumni
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