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Professor Eric Morrow's research into the genetic roots of some forms of autism can give families something that until very recently, didn't exist: an explanation for why their child has developed this way.

First generation immigrants like Estefany Flores-Cortez bring a unique perspective on public health research to Brown's soon-to-be School of Public Health.

With a dedicated coach and players willing to commit their all, this smart, tough team has gone to Nationals every year since 2004. The Sports Foundation Annual Fund has helped. 

With a leadership gift of $1 million from Nancy L. Buc ’65, ’94 hon., Brown’s Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women is launching a campaign to build an endowment to support its archives.

Ann and Sam Mencoff '78, P'11, P'15 hosted President Paxson and 200 Brown alumni and friends at the Chicago Club in February.

Twenty-five students were inducted into the independent-research fellowships on April 10, becoming the sixteenth class of Royce Fellows.

Kyle McNamara '14 is part of a team that has developed a military helmet to prevent traumatic brain injury.

Saved species or invasive plant: how one student is making the decision

Watch Brown's Davis Cup Scholars as they reflect on their time abroad and at the University.