Spring 2026

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University News

Open Doors

Over winter break, the Brown community welcomed students into their homes and hearts.
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University News

Our American Elm

—a prayer
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University News

Campus Safety in an Era of Gun Violence

Brown turns to experts in community policing to bolster security.
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University News

Ever True

Brown launches a trauma-informed recovery initiative.
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University News

In Memoriam

In a campuswide service, the Brown community remembered Ella Cook ’28 and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov ’29.
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University News

Voices: December 13, 2025

Following the mass shooting at Barus & Holley, members of the Brown community shared their stories with the BAM.
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University News

The Road Back

Lessons from colleges that have experienced mass shootings, and when normality might return to Brown.

Obituaries

Nicholas Clapp ’57
In Memoriam

Adventure-Seeking Filmmaker

Content

Image of the memorial at the gates
Ever True

Defined by Purpose

A letter from the President

Current Obsession

Image of Capotosto stationed outside the Ratty on December 14
First Person

Free Mom Hugs

Five minutes with Andrea Capotosto at the School of Public Health

From the Editor

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Ever True

The Road Back

A letter from the Editor

Beyond the Gates

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Sports & Recreation

Cornhole Poobah
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Science & Tech

Nuclear Fiction

A new novel of Atomic Era intrigue and romance—based on real life
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The Arts

Market Maker

Amrita Jhaveri ’91 has helped put contemporary South Asian art on the map.
Barry Jacobs
Business & Entrepreneurship

Caregiving Made Easy(er)

Barry Jacobs ’80 offers takeaways from his new AARP Caregiver Answer Book.
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Science & Tech

A Very Prickly Passion

Molecular biologist by day, cactus fanatic 24-7
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Humanities & Culture

Growth in Guinea

A former pro football player helps businesses achieve their goals.
Dr. Nisha Mehta
Medicine & Health

Doctor, De-Stress Thyself!

An online platform offers support and community for physicians experiencing burnout.
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Politics & Law

Jailhouse Rock

A propulsive original score drives Robe Imbriano ’86’s animated doc about harsh bail policy.
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Sports & Recreation

Beautiful Game

Brett Johnson ’92 bought a franchise license, built a stadium, and now R.I. has a pro soccer team.

Fresh Ink

Book spines by Ja-Naé Duane, Steve Fisher, David Levithan, and Emily Lieb
The Arts

Fresh Ink for Spring 2026

Reviewed by Edward Hardy