PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown celebrates its newest Nobel laureate, Peter Howitt, in a return visit to Providence * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Ten days after winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Brown University Professor Emeritus of Economics Peter Howitt returned to campus on Oct. 23 for a daylong visit to celebrate with Brown colleagues, who toasted his achievement at an event at Brown's Faculty Club.  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown hits a high note with new Stephen Sondheim Amphitheater, revamped Simmons Quad * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Once a traditional campus green defined by stone staircases and open lawns, Brown University's Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle between Thayer Street and Sayles Hall has been transformed into a dynamic new focal point for student life. The quad is now home to a terraced amphitheater, new s more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown professor emerita Dr. Maureen Phipps elected to the National Academy of Medicine * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The National Academy of Medicine has elected Dr. Maureen Phipps, a professor emerita of obstetrics and gynecology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, a member of its 2025 class. Phipps is one of 100 new members invited to join this year's class, which the ac more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 25 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * From industry demands to innovative learning, Kirsten Hokeness shares insights on the future of healthcare, education By Emma Bartlett As director of Bryant University's School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Kirsten Hokeness, Ph.D., is immersed in the evolving world of healthcare -- from emerging trends and industry demands to innovative learning opportunities. Her goal? To prepare students with the c more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Conversation series deepens Brown's culture of inquiry as part of Discovery Through Dialogue * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As part of its campus-wide Discovery Through Dialogue project, Brown University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion will present a three-part series that brings leading thinkers to the University to engage in deep and challenging conversations. The series, which is free an more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New federal grant enables study of policing strategy that may decrease overdose deaths * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will enable a team led by Brown University public health researchers to study a policing program that connects people who use drugs to care, treatment and resources instead of sending them to jail. People  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New federal grant enables study of policing strategy that may decrease overdose deaths * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will enable a team led by Brown University public health researchers to study a policing program that connects people who use drugs to care, treatment and resources instead of sending them to jail. People  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New study: AI chatbots systematically violate mental health ethics standards * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As more people turn to ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) for mental health advice, a new study details how these chatbots -- even when prompted to use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques -- systematically violate ethical standards of practice established by organizations li more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Professor Awarded Omohundro Institute Fellowship to Further Research in Interpreting the History of Slavery RWU History Professor Kristin Gallas was awarded a fellowship to support critical research that will shape how museums and historic sites interpret the impact of slavery. By Angie Garippa '26 After a highly competitive application process, Roger Williams University Hi more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 24 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * RWU Introduces Online Tool That Helps Students Design Powerful Combinations of Academic and Real-World Learning The Rhode Island university recommits to empowering students to create a unique academic path and a career-ready skillset. * Roger Williams University (RWU) launched a bold rebrand celebrating its powerful combinations of academic excellence, real-world experiences, and life skills that sh more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * What Dean John N. Friedman envisions for Brown's recently launched Watson School * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] When he thinks about the future of Brown University's recently launched Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs, Inaugural Dean John N. Friedman sees tremendous opportunity for growth. "The fact that we're building on an extremely strong base of the former Watson  more PR