Obituaries

In Memoriam

Catherine Gody Wolf ’72 AM, ’74 PhD

“Who says there’s no fun in ALS?”
In Memoriam
photo of William Simmons ’60

William Simmons ’60

“One of the most distinguished scholars of Native New England”
In Memoriam
photo of Stanley Falkow PhD ’61

Stanley Falkow PhD ’61

Stanley Falkow PhD ’61 was “one of the great microbe hunters of all time”
In Memoriam
Bob Reichley surrounded by journalists

Robert A. Reichley

A farewell to the former BAM editor and "perfect PR man."
Education
Photo of Tom Eastler ’66 in a red/black plaid coat

Tom Eastler ’66

He showed anyone, anywhere, how to racewalk
In Memoriam
Judge Joseph L. Tauro ’53

Joseph L. Tauro ’53

His decisions transformed countless lives, in the courtroom and beyond
In Memoriam

Maryori Conde ’18, ’19 MAT

An activist for students of color, she planned to return to L.A. as a teacher
In Memoriam
Photo of Tony Horowtiz ’80 Puliter Prize winning author Farewell

Tony Horwitz ’80

Finding the American story that lies between red and blue
In Memoriam
Photo of Ken McDaniel ’69 with others on stage at his 50th reunion

Ken McDaniel ’69

Walkout leader and champion for low-income students in STEM
In Memoriam
Suzanne Whang ’86 ScM photo doing standup comedy

Bye, Felicia

Suzanne Whang ’86 ScM found the humor in everything, even if it killed her
In Memoriam
Photo of Arlene Gorton ’52

Fighting the Good Fight

Arlene Gorton ’52: a warrior for female athletes through turbulent times, including the Brown-Pembroke merger and the passage of Title IX.
Sports & Recreation
Jackie Court image by Stew Milne

Joy and Determination

Women’s gymnastics coach Jackie Court led the team through many victories.
In Memoriam
Image of Norman Boucher

Writing Toward Redemption

The longtime BAM editor was tough, tender, and always looking through all the words to find that transcendent story.
Ever True
Artemis A.W. Joukowsky and Ruth Simmons

Ever True

Artemis A.W. Joukowsky ’55 was one of Brown’s biggest cheerleaders and fundraisers.
In Memoriam
Image of smiling Aaron Beck

Unseating Freud

Aaron Beck ’42 created cognitive behavioral therapy and transformed the field of mental health
In Memoriam
Image of Leon Haley in dr coat

Healthcare Hero

Leon L. Haley Jr. ’86, a doctor and CEO who inspired a COVID vaccination rally
In Memoriam
Image of James Barnhill

“That Changed Everything”

Professor Jim Barnhill founded the Theatre Arts department and helped launch Trinity Rep, Rites and Reason, and several acting careers
In Memoriam
Image of Martha Joukowsky

Excavating Joy

Martha Sharp Joukowsky’s renowned field methods included a liberal dose of fun
In Memoriam
Photo of Kathy Flores and rugby teammates

Play Hard, Love Harder

Rugby legend and beloved coach Kathy Flores took Brown’s women’s team from club to varsity
In Memoriam
Black and white image of Leon Talley sitting in a chair with his hands on his lap and fabric surrounding him

Chiffon Sophisticate

Globally renowned fashion expert André Leon Talley ’73 AM combined scholarship and style
Issues

Topics
Departments