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A Milestone Year in the Making

Dear Brown alumni,

A small group of trailblazers walked onto campus in October 1891 and into a new chapter of the University’s history. The 2021-22 academic year marks 130 years since the first women attended Brown and 120 years since the first women of color began their studies. The Brown Women’s Network will commemorate these milestones with events throughout the year to help Brown women forge connections, celebrate their achievements, and reflect on common experiences.

This fall we also welcome the next generation of changemakers to campus, a group selected from the largest applicant pool in the University’s history. Join us on September 6 for the live streamed Class of 2025 convocation.

How will the coming years help shape these future alumni? How will they contribute to the meaningful work and creative problem solving that our worldwide Brown community is known for? What an exciting time to be a Brunonian.

Be well and stay Ever True,

Andy Shaindlin ’86, Vice President for Alumni Relations
Carlos Lejnieks ’00, President, Brown Alumni Association

Upcoming Events

All in-person events are subject to change and must observe current local public health regulations.

Watch. Listen. Learn.

Recorded lectures, panels, and community conversations featuring Brown faculty and alumni

Brunonians in Focus

Spotlighting alumni, students, faculty, and friends pursuing lives of usefulness and reputation

Carlos Lejnieks ’00 believes in the power of mentorship. The first Latinx president of the Brown Alumni Association hopes to grow mentoring for historically underrepresented groups during his term, which began July 1.

Dr. Shideh Shafie MD’07 offers tips for practicing self-advocacy in healthcare so you won’t find yourself tongue-tied at the doctor’s office.

Rachel Boynton ’95 explores questions of national memory in her upcoming documentary “Civil War (Or, Who Do We Think We Are).”

“Love The World” by DAP The Contract (Dolapo Akinkugbe ’16) was chosen for NPR’s 2021 Tiny Desk Top Shelf series.

Seven new graduates discuss their on-campus academic experience with the Brown Alumni Magazine.

Yanling He EMCS ’21 has been named a finalist in the 2021 Cyber Security Woman of the Year Awards.

Sosie Bacon ’14 scores a starring role in HBO’s new hit crime drama “Mare of Easttown.”

Campus News Roundup

• Uncovering alternatives to animal testing 
• For new BCSC director, success for students of color starts with inclusivity, community 
• Brown Arts Institute plans for in-person performances, exhibitions, film screenings 
• Brown’s School of Public Health emerges as center for pandemic leadership 
• For second consecutive year, First Readings will examine Brown’s historical ties to the slave trade 
• Brown professor and associate provost to receive teaching award from IEEE 
• Brown Stadium gets new playing surface 
• On-campus students, employees achieve 90% COVID-19 vaccination 
• Accomplished higher ed leader to head institutional equity and diversity at Brown 

As Seen on Social