Obituaries
Obituaries from the July/August 2016 issue
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What You Thought
Readers weigh in on diversity, Barrett Hazeltine, Brown's rescued herbarium, and more.
Beach Reads
What are you reading this summer? Is it a “beach read”? What is a beach read, anyway? We asked some acclaimed Brown authors—including Jeffrey Eugenides ’82, Rick Moody ’83, Lois Lowry ’58, and Meg Wolitzer ’81—what they're reading this summer. And being Brown alums, a few even deconstructed the whole idea of a beach read.
Too Big a Heart
For 51 years Michael Harper did all he could to help his students while quietly becoming one of America’s great poets.
Before Orlando
A 1988 campus publication demonstrated that for Brown the struggle for LGBT acceptance begins at home.
From the President July/August 2016
President Paxson began her time at Brown with the arrival of the class of 2016. In May, she bid them adieu.
Brown, Time and Again
A photo in the room of an undergraduate reminds her of the connection between her parents, their friends, Brown, and her.
Key Security
A Commencement forum debate over whether the FBI or Apple is the bad guy when it comes to iPhone privacy.
Our Newest Officers
Among the graduating seniors in the class of 2016, four received military commissions from ROTC.
A Revolution in Stroke Care
Med school professor Karen Furie ’87, ’90 MD explains the latest on how to prevent a stroke and how to treat it once it happens.
Spreading Viruses
When it comes to the spread of infectious diseases, we're doing all the wrong things, according to researchers from the School of Public Health.
Same Old, Same Old
Think this year's presidential race is the most polarized in U.S. history? Think again, says political science prof. Wendy Schiller.
Urban Art
Honorary degree recipient and AS220 founder Umberto Crenca on how to welcome artists to the inner city.
History Lessons
Baccalaureate speaker Kevin Gover challenged graduates not to let their ideas cloud their view of the past.
Out of the Spotlight
Unveiling a portrat in Sayles Hall, Thomas J. Tisch ’76, Brown's biggest benefactor, steps down after 9 years as its chancellor.
Med School
Sara Rhoads was one of 116 new medical doctors to emerge from the Alpert Medical School Commencement ceremony.
Welcome Home
Thanks to a new library archive and a dogged Brown writer, alumni Vietnam vets told their stories on campus after 50 years.
Camera Activists
Women documentarians Betsy West ’73, Marcela Gaviria ’91, Alison Klayman ’06, and Debbie Lum ’91 tell their own stories.
Student Orators
Commencement orators Jamelle Watson-Daniels and Sabrina Imbler spoke about identity and change.
Honorary Roundup
An artist, a Nobel economist, a doctor, and a Native American leader were among this year's honorary degree recipients.
Out Through the Gates!
This year's Commencement weekend—which created 2,630 new alums—put every facet of Brown's character on display.
Our Bodies, Our Selves
A debut novel by Mona Awad ’14 MFA argues that sometimes losing weight can mean losing your self.
Fresh Ink
A literary thriller, tips for improving your home, and why Republicans turned from green to mean.
Unheroic Hero
A new history from Nathaniel Philbrick ’78 asks: is Benedict Arnold’s treason behind the success of the American Revolution?