Welcome, Parents and Families
Brown University values families’ participation in the life of the University. We hope you'll stay in touch and visit often. Please consult the links page for answers to many of your questions.
SPECIAL: Letter to parents and alumni from President Simmons
In a Nov.11 letter, President Ruth J. Simmons explains the University’s campus-wide strategy for coping with the current economic downturn. Read the letter.
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News for Brown Families
Policy on outstanding student debt and course registration
Provost David Kertzer announced that students with outstanding Brown debts of $1,000 and over may register for spring courses – a reversal of earlier policy. Read press coverage of the policy.
Career planning in an uncertain economy
With seniors jittery about post-graduation job prospects and recruiters curtailing campus visits, the Brown Career Development staff is offering increased services and counseling.
President Simmons on the Today show: Watch!
President Ruth J. Simmons joined Today host Meredith Vieira and three other guests for a "Brunch with Power Women" on Oct. 24 in New York. The topic: Women and equity in the workplace. Alumna Hannah Seligson ’04, author of New Girl on the Job, was part of the discussion.
Going trayless in the dining halls = win for the environment
Starting on Wed., Oct. 15, one of Brown’s dining halls will eliminate trays for carrying meals to tables. Find out why!
Watch, and hear, your student’s professors
Podcasts featuring lectures and presentations by 12 Brown faculty members are available for you to view and download at the Brown Alumni Association Web site.
“Today at Brown” Web site has news, information
All members of the Brown community, including families, are invited to visit the University's internal Web site, Today at Brown.
Questions about life on campus?
The Office of Campus Life and Student Services posts updates and special announcements on its home page.