Brown University
Brown University Student Survives Second School Shooting: Mia Tretta's Ongoing Fight for Campus Safety
Dec 15, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Brown University junior Mia Tretta, who survived the 2019 Saugus High School shooting, experienced a second campus tragedy when gunfire erupted during finals week, leaving two dead and nine injured. Her story highlights the disturbing reality of recurring gun violence in educational settings and her continued advocacy for stronger gun safety measures.
Brown University Joins MIT in Rejecting Trump's College Compact Over Academic Freedom Concerns
Oct 16, 2025 03:46 pm CST
Brown University has declined the White House's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, becoming the second institution after MIT to reject the proposal. President Christina Paxson cited concerns about academic freedom and institutional autonomy, stating the compact would contradict a previous July agreement that preserved the university's core values while restoring research funding.
Nobel Economist Peter Howitt Warns of AI's Dual Impact on Employment and Innovation
Oct 14, 2025 07:08 am CST
Nobel Prize winner Peter Howitt cautions that artificial intelligence requires regulation despite its revolutionary potential, highlighting the economic theory of "creative destruction" where technological advancement simultaneously creates opportunities and eliminates jobs. Fellow laureates Philippe Aghion and Joel Mokyr offer complementary perspectives on how emerging technologies reshape labor markets and drive sustained economic growth.