Fear of Failing
Computer industry giant Michael Dell tells students how to be a success—even though he dropped out of college to become one.
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Another Call to Action
At Opening Convocation, President Paxson and Professor of African Studies Tricia Rose addressed U.S. racial issues.
Saying Yes
A look at statistics behind the class of 2019 shows that 12 percent of its members are the first in their families to go to college.
The Country’s Reflection
National Public Radio’s Nina Totenberg looks back on 47 years of covering the Supreme Court.
Stamps of Approval
Before Al Hirschfeld stepped in, postage stamps had no personality. Then they paid tribute to laughter.
From the President November/December 2015
After searching for a name for Brown's new fund-raising campaign, President Paxson chose BrownTogether. Here's why.
A World in Turmoil
Before the rise of the the U.S. State Department got so big, diplomacy could be a more personal affair.
Same Time Next Year?
Four members of the class of 1955 vowed to stay friends forever. Now that friendship has lasted for 60 years.
Working As One
With BrownTogether, the $3 billion comprehensive fund-raising campaign the University kicked off in February, Brown will raise twice as much money as it ever has before. How that money will be spent reveals a great deal about how Brown sees itself now and well into the future.
Fresh Ink
New books include a Washington novel by Thomas Mallon ’73, a biography of Lou Reed, and a look at the modern mind.
Human Experience
Film executive Todd Hoffman ’89 is betting on movies that may lack special effects but are built on strong stories and characters.
A Mug in the Morning
Susan Cheever ’65 looks at U.S. history and finds a lot of booze, from the Pilgrims to Richard Nixon.
A Generous Spirit
Tucker Nichols ’93 always wanted to be an artist. Now he's illustrated This Bridge Will Not Be Gray, Dave Eggars new kids book.
Life in a Mill Town
Sweat, the new play by Pulitzer-winner Lynn Nottage ’86, will begin a run at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., in January.
Hunger Games
A debut novel by Alexandra Kleeman ’07, weaves together beauty standards, female friendship, and suburban life.
An Epic Tale
In the Heart of the Sea, the survival adventure by Nathaniel Philbrick ‘78 comes to the big screen.
Back to Basics
For Oscar-winning special effects wizard Scott Anderson ’86, blockbusters are not enough.
The Mentor
Professor of Computer Science Andy van Dam has inspired new computer languages and a favorite Pixar character.
What You Thought
Reader comments on the 2015 reunion, alums in Nepal after the earthquake there, and the latest on ROTC.
Obituaries
Obituaries from the September/October 2015 issue.
Totally Fun Things He’ll Never Do Again
A farewell to John Maxtone-Graham '51.
Passion for Figuring Things Out
Michael Hoffmann ’74 PhD A boyhood chemistry set led to a career in understanding and ending pollution.
Launch ‘Em and Leave ‘Em
Andrea Razzaghi ’82 The secret to success at NASA: a curious mind and a knack for getting things done.
Stories and Data
Meet Sheryl Brissett-Chapman ’71, executive director of the National Center for Children and Families.