Brown University is a private Ivy League research university founded in 1764 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. Brown is known for its Open Curriculum, which allows students to design their own course of study with more academic freedom than traditional curricula. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, with a strong emphasis on research and liberal arts education.
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QS World University Rankings
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U.S. News & World Report National Universities Ranking
11516
Total enrollment
Ivy League Membership
Member of the Association of American Universities (AAU)
New England Commission of Higher Education
Brown University provides comprehensive career services through its Center for Career Exploration. The center offers a wide range of resources and support to help students and alumni navigate their professional paths, including advising appointments, assistance with internships, student employment programs, resources for preparing professional materials, access to job listings, and networking events. The Career Center's approach is tailored to meet the diverse needs of Brown's student body, helping them bridge the gap between their education and professional aspirations across various industries.
99.5%
Employment rate within 6 months of graduation
93%
Graduate students job offer rate within 3 months
$75000
Alumni starting salary
13%
Alumni in director or manager roles
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Pioneering Engineering Education and Research at Brown University
Dr. Karen Haberstroh is a distinguished educator and researcher at Brown University, serving as a Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Associate Director of Engineering Programs in the School of Professional Studies. With a background in biomedical engineering, including degrees from Brown University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Haberstroh brings a wealth of experience to her roles. Her research has focused on innovative nano-structured polymeric materials for soft tissue engineering applications. Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Haberstroh is deeply committed to advancing engineering and science education, particularly in increasing diversity in STEM fields. She has worked tirelessly to forge connections between Brown University and the Providence Public School system, inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Bridging Early American Literature and Digital Humanities at Brown University
James Egan is a distinguished Professor of English at Brown University, specializing in early American literature and digital humanities. He joined Brown in 1991 after completing his Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Professor Egan's research uniquely combines traditional literary scholarship with innovative digital approaches to analyze and interpret texts